uptodate understanding of I
Most all religions are stories or hearsay. most were penned after the demise of the main character, sometimes centuries afterward, their main legacy committed topaper after their death , relying on the ability and nclincation of their follwoers. we are to assume that their followers are accurate and just as committed to that particualr barnd of truth as the originator of that philosphy,
wha are the chances that anything has survived such scrutiny?
has ours?
no proof of that...is there?
further many differences between I amdn muslimism. 2 separate issues. i is the document purportedly left behind by the prophet.
muslimism si what we have now. cult like in its starkness and insistence on adherence to outdated concepts and practices, refusing a renewed interpretation, and a frightening desire to living in the past. it is true we learn from history and are doomed to repeat it if we do not learn from it..but what part of that history and he morals that are repeated to us ad infinitum and ad nauseum are accurate in the first place?
for example______________
further repeating something through generations also incurs the rite of morphogenesis or the 100th monkey. and if it is a lie that is being perpetrated then over years assumes a holographic density disproportionate to its validity ( or lack thereof).
do we know anymore what the original religion was like?
what part of it was derived from pbuh and what from his followers..how do we differentiate unless we are allowed to interpret and contemplate for ourselves and are permitted a healthy discussion. why are we afraid ?
what is our understanding and concept of A?
Examples from authoritative sources.at least 10, from different schools of thought_______
how a is referred to in the Q...atleast 10 examples_____________
how many of us are entitled to speak in the name of A ..the prohet was and he was the last living person to do so. from then on anone so inclined can and should be allowed to interpet religion their own way and follow it their own way without any compulsion, as long a s the do nto compel others to do no..not ven their own families. everyine should have the ability to to create and come to an understanding of the i in light of their own ability.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Paradigm
The book.
Any insight about the true beginnings of I
What is Abraham's lineage?
Understanding the Q in light of the hermetic teaching
Channeling the metaphysical meaning of each chapter in light of this teaching. I need to connect with some guide for this.
Analyzing the 5 pillars.
Why and how do the five pillars impact our spiritual growth. Are they effective without full comprehension? why or why not?
the role of and understanding of myth and morphogenetic fields in belief work
understanding life changes and how they occur in a hermetic sense, and how we are held ransom because we do not.
How we can empower ourselves with this understanding
what is true communication with ourselves in a spiritual level and cellular level
our holographic selves
the correspondence between I'ic and mental dynamics
the importance of a renewed interpretation of the Q:mre,ulusi,ahya
beginning with ulusi work.
Any insight about the true beginnings of I
What is Abraham's lineage?
Understanding the Q in light of the hermetic teaching
Channeling the metaphysical meaning of each chapter in light of this teaching. I need to connect with some guide for this.
Analyzing the 5 pillars.
Why and how do the five pillars impact our spiritual growth. Are they effective without full comprehension? why or why not?
the role of and understanding of myth and morphogenetic fields in belief work
understanding life changes and how they occur in a hermetic sense, and how we are held ransom because we do not.
How we can empower ourselves with this understanding
what is true communication with ourselves in a spiritual level and cellular level
our holographic selves
the correspondence between I'ic and mental dynamics
the importance of a renewed interpretation of the Q:mre,ulusi,ahya
beginning with ulusi work.
Beginnings
I am renewing this blog again after quite a while it seems.
This time hopefully with a greater degree of persistence since now i have an overarching mission and clearer end goal.
In the interim since i wrote last i have had some major insights and done some major work ~ probably the most significant and most relevant commitment wise was the theta healing workshop. That one was a true blessing.
Also yesterday i had some major 'd-uh!' insights:
1. A clearer understanding of "what i attract to me is a clear mirror of what i
think". I think of my self as a small version of A. not in a heretical sense, but understanding that A has given us some a part of himself, or the fact that he is 'nearer to us than our jugular vein' imbues us with some of his essence. thus just as he manifests whatsoever he wishes, so to do we. the thing to remember is that our manifestation speed and accuracy varies in proportion to our godliness. how close are we to him in terms of our goodness, moral uprightness and understanding of him by morality i do not mean the strait laced version but the one that encompasses kindness, goodness and a real love for this planet. thus happiness and joy leads to manifestation, and worry leads to problems.
2.Also how true are our feelings in relation to our expectations?
do we desire the riches of this world yet are afraid we cant handle the responsibility that comes with it ?
if yes then we wont get it, for the fear tells our subconscious that no, i am not ready for it...if by some force of desire we do get them we will most always lose them in record time, unless we modulate our behavior and wavelength to one of richness and deserving।
3.The events and ppl in my life have been a mirror of MY emotional and worthiness state. So what does this tell me of the ppl and events that I have received in my life?
what does this say of my state of worthiness, and my ability to project my thoughts and expectations in the hologram world?
Lets see:
A--> settling for what I could not tolerate and living with that sense of contrast.
A--> more of the above,and then some even less than that; a sense of shame and guilt and wrongdoing.
E-->even worse, proof positive of the depth that I had sunk to, to the extent that it involved my child.
R-->sinking lower and lower, and settling for less and less, robbed in every sense of the word, deceived with eyes wide shut, hitting rock bottom. Poor health, poor self esteem and giving till i had nothing left to give. I cry tears of blood for myself.
F-->a sign of better times only when i was in complete surrender and not willing to settle for anything less than what felt right to me. Still not completely there yet, but a huge improvement over what I done in the past. A keeper and will stay the course , and rise higher from now on. And remember that rising does not meaning compromise in any sense of the word unless you subscribe to the notion that it is. You are what you think. It is possible to have it all
4.Getting some sense of the meaning of 'As above, so below'.
In this context, what does , my below say about my above? Reverse metaphysics...or the biggest clue to belief work.
Having a good partner: I deserve and am open to having one
Not being fit: Fitness is hard work, i dont deserve good health,i dont deserve to be my ideal at all times. Important to discriminate between what is perfect health and physique for me or my desire, and what is hologram's idea of it.
Not having my desired career. Again what is the difference between my ideal life's work and what it would look like in practice, without regard to what the world expects?
My ideal house or this home that i love so much: how can i manifest change in it to mirror what i want in my house? Start with a room. Start with clutter clearing and space clearing of the whole home.
Some things: cassette player, i tunes, record player, crafts surface, sewing machine table, crystals,bookshelf, candles, labyrinth, dream catcher, always in transition and always in movement.
More later. much more!
This time hopefully with a greater degree of persistence since now i have an overarching mission and clearer end goal.
In the interim since i wrote last i have had some major insights and done some major work ~ probably the most significant and most relevant commitment wise was the theta healing workshop. That one was a true blessing.
Also yesterday i had some major 'd-uh!' insights:
1. A clearer understanding of "what i attract to me is a clear mirror of what i
think". I think of my self as a small version of A. not in a heretical sense, but understanding that A has given us some a part of himself, or the fact that he is 'nearer to us than our jugular vein' imbues us with some of his essence. thus just as he manifests whatsoever he wishes, so to do we. the thing to remember is that our manifestation speed and accuracy varies in proportion to our godliness. how close are we to him in terms of our goodness, moral uprightness and understanding of him by morality i do not mean the strait laced version but the one that encompasses kindness, goodness and a real love for this planet. thus happiness and joy leads to manifestation, and worry leads to problems.
2.Also how true are our feelings in relation to our expectations?
do we desire the riches of this world yet are afraid we cant handle the responsibility that comes with it ?
if yes then we wont get it, for the fear tells our subconscious that no, i am not ready for it...if by some force of desire we do get them we will most always lose them in record time, unless we modulate our behavior and wavelength to one of richness and deserving।
3.The events and ppl in my life have been a mirror of MY emotional and worthiness state. So what does this tell me of the ppl and events that I have received in my life?
what does this say of my state of worthiness, and my ability to project my thoughts and expectations in the hologram world?
Lets see:
A--> settling for what I could not tolerate and living with that sense of contrast.
A--> more of the above,and then some even less than that; a sense of shame and guilt and wrongdoing.
E-->even worse, proof positive of the depth that I had sunk to, to the extent that it involved my child.
R-->sinking lower and lower, and settling for less and less, robbed in every sense of the word, deceived with eyes wide shut, hitting rock bottom. Poor health, poor self esteem and giving till i had nothing left to give. I cry tears of blood for myself.
F-->a sign of better times only when i was in complete surrender and not willing to settle for anything less than what felt right to me. Still not completely there yet, but a huge improvement over what I done in the past. A keeper and will stay the course , and rise higher from now on. And remember that rising does not meaning compromise in any sense of the word unless you subscribe to the notion that it is. You are what you think. It is possible to have it all
4.Getting some sense of the meaning of 'As above, so below'.
In this context, what does , my below say about my above? Reverse metaphysics...or the biggest clue to belief work.
Having a good partner: I deserve and am open to having one
Not being fit: Fitness is hard work, i dont deserve good health,i dont deserve to be my ideal at all times. Important to discriminate between what is perfect health and physique for me or my desire, and what is hologram's idea of it.
Not having my desired career. Again what is the difference between my ideal life's work and what it would look like in practice, without regard to what the world expects?
My ideal house or this home that i love so much: how can i manifest change in it to mirror what i want in my house? Start with a room. Start with clutter clearing and space clearing of the whole home.
Some things: cassette player, i tunes, record player, crafts surface, sewing machine table, crystals,bookshelf, candles, labyrinth, dream catcher, always in transition and always in movement.
More later. much more!
Friday, July 18, 2008
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the humility of islam
As Salaam Alaykum.
First of all I would like to point out that this particular post is an admonishment to myself, for my heart is full of pride, conceit , vanity and arrogance I pray that Allah cures me of these diseases.I in no way intend to hurt or injure the feelings of others.
Hazrat Umar Al Farooq (ra) appointed Abu Musa Al Ashari (ra)
as the Governor of Basra. On his arrival He addressed the people and said:
" The Amir has ordered me to rule over you justly, to teach you your religion and to sweep your streets."
The people were amazed the Governor is going to sweep our streets they said in bewilderment. For they had never heard of a ruler, who acted in such humility.The false Pride of Jahiliyah had perished, and the Humility of Islam had arrived.
Some points to reflect.
Brothers and sisters look at our condition, in our youth and our zeal we think we are going to change the world. Through our arrogance and conceit we think that we and only we are capable of transforming the fortunes of the ummah.
Subhanallah we think it is beneath us to sweep the floors and clean the wash area's of the Masajid. We cannot even humble ourselves in the Masajid
Yet we think we are capable of changing the world, Abu musa al Ashari (ra) is sweeping the streets of Basra, he did not say I am the governor this is beneath me. He did not think of this task as demeaning he saw it as an act of Honour, he did not see himself as a leader but as a servant. Yet we are afflicted with the diseases of Hubb e Jah (love of fame and leadership), Hubb e Maal (love of wealth), Hubb e dunya ( love of dunya), Takkabur (pride and conceit).The Sahaaba Humbled themselves before Allah, and the world humbled itself before them. Their hearts emanated the fragrance of the Prophets (saw) Ikhlaaq and Adaab.
Here are the words of shaykh Masood Azhar mujahid (dB) He says:
" When the love of the Prophet (saw) and his sunna dominated their hearts,
Those who were misguided became the guides of others.
Those who were dead were brought back to life. These arab 's who were not considered worthy of being conquered, these forgotten people living in isolation, were revived and elevated. The world humbled itself before them.
" Umar Al Farooq (ra) is sitting by a hillside and crying someone asked, "oh Amir Al mumineen what is the matter", he replied:" As a child I used to graze Camels and sheep, my Paternal aunt used to admonish me and Say "Oh Umar you cannot even graze animals, what will you accomplish in life when you can't even do this simple task." I marvel at how Allah has raised a worthless one like me to the rank of Amir ul mumineen.
Once Abu Sufyan (ra) went to see Hazrat Umar al Farooq (ra), he was told to wait because the the Amir is busy.
A while later Hazrat Bilal (ra) the abyssinian arrived. When Hazrat Umar Al Farooq was informed of Bilal(ra) arrival he came dashing out of his quarters
hugged him and kissed him on the forehead and led him into his quarters.
Abu Sufyans (ra) old pride and nobility took over he felt slighted and said: "I am also a muslim yet I am made to wait whilst Bilal (ra), is given direct access, am I not worthy of equal treatment."
Somebody said: " Oh Abu Sufyan think back to those days when you use to raise your sword in enemity towards the muslims, whilst Bilal (ra) used to humble himself before Allah and his messenger. Allah has made a tribal chief, a nobleman of the Quraish like you wait whilst he has elevated the position of Bilal (ra), think to the days of jahiliyah he was someone who had no voice, who was given no rights was enslaved by your people, he humbled himself before Allah and his messenger and today the Amir al Muineen addresses Bilal (ra) as his master.Oh Abu sufyan fear Allah for your heart is still full of vain pride.Abu Sufyan (ra) Started sobbing uncontrollably."
Khalid Ibn Al Walid(ra) Is the Commander of the Muslim Army, he is given the title the sword of Allah by none other than the Prophet of Allah (saw). He is removed from his position of leadership by Umar (ra), some of the Mujahideen are upset and talk about a mutiny . Khalid Ibn Al Walid speaks and says: " The Amir has asked me to resign my position, we do not consider positions of leadership with pride our sole purpose should be to strive in the way of Allah, If Allah wills that I should lead than I shall lead if Allah wills that I should carry the sandals of the Mujahadeen then I will carry them with pride."
Look at our condition today, if we are moved from any worldly position we feel insulted and immediately form a splinter group. We fight over leadership in the Masajids, we consider it demeaning to sweep the floor of the Masajid yet we fight over the leadership. Than we complain and wonder why muslims all over the world are being humiliated. They are being humiliated because our hearts are sick they are completely devoid of humility and Ikhlaq, each one of us wants a position of leadership, but none of us is willing to do the work or take action. The Sahaba were people of action.
If the streets where we live are strewn with rubbish do we ever think of picking up a broomstick and sweep up the rubbish, or scrub the graffiti of the walls. No instead what we do is form action committees so we can complain to the council we say after all we pay our taxes we are entitled to a road sweeper, we spend months complaining and fighting over the leadership of these committees.
We form action committees, but we take no action ourselves, the Sahaba were people of action. Each and everyone of them was a treasure a priceless jewel.
And everyone of them was a miracle from the miracles of our Beloved Prophet(saw).
This is why George Bernard Shaw was moved to Say " If a Man like Muhammad (Saw) was to assume the dictatorship of the world, the world would be filled with peace, Justice and Harmony."
This is why Thomas Carlyle Labeled Him (saw) as "The Hero among all Prophets."One who civilized the unruly tribes of arabia and elevated them to ranks that few mortals could reach.
Were is our humility we think of nothing but ourselves we are full of arrogance and conceit, we take great pride in our Job titles , and our Bank balances we degrade others who might have less wordily things then us. We are incapable of picking up a broom and sweeping our own street yet we think we are the solution to the problems of the Ummah.Where are those who have the humility of Abu Musa Al Ashari(ra) amongst us.
Hazrat Ayesha As Siddiqa (ra) is fasting some poor person Knock's on the door asking for provisions, she hands over everything in the house. As evening arrives it is the time of Iftar there is nothing in the house to open the fast with a maid servant asks "Oh mother of the Believers, did you not think of keeping something for yourself to open the fast with." Ayesha As Siddiqa (ra) replied "I am sorry but I forgot about myself". She opens her fast with a sip of water.
She(ra) forgot about herself, The wife of the Prophet(SAW) the daughter of Abu Bakr
AS Siddiq (ra) did not take her own needs into consideration.
Yet we think of nothing but ourselves.We are incapable of offering one sajda in humility.
Much more could be written on this topic ,but for now I think this will suffice.
I would like to reiterate that the defects I have highlighted are those that I see in myself, I pray that Allah guides me towards goodness. This post is not intended to injure the feelings of anyone else or pass judgement upon them.
If any of you find benefit in what has been written all praise is for Allah, the
mistakes are all mine and I pray that Allah forgives me.
May Allah remove pride an arrogance in all our hearts, and gives us the tawfiq to follow in the footsteps of our Beloved prophet (saw) and his Sahaba ameen.
First of all I would like to point out that this particular post is an admonishment to myself, for my heart is full of pride, conceit , vanity and arrogance I pray that Allah cures me of these diseases.I in no way intend to hurt or injure the feelings of others.
Hazrat Umar Al Farooq (ra) appointed Abu Musa Al Ashari (ra)
as the Governor of Basra. On his arrival He addressed the people and said:
" The Amir has ordered me to rule over you justly, to teach you your religion and to sweep your streets."
The people were amazed the Governor is going to sweep our streets they said in bewilderment. For they had never heard of a ruler, who acted in such humility.The false Pride of Jahiliyah had perished, and the Humility of Islam had arrived.
Some points to reflect.
Brothers and sisters look at our condition, in our youth and our zeal we think we are going to change the world. Through our arrogance and conceit we think that we and only we are capable of transforming the fortunes of the ummah.
Subhanallah we think it is beneath us to sweep the floors and clean the wash area's of the Masajid. We cannot even humble ourselves in the Masajid
Yet we think we are capable of changing the world, Abu musa al Ashari (ra) is sweeping the streets of Basra, he did not say I am the governor this is beneath me. He did not think of this task as demeaning he saw it as an act of Honour, he did not see himself as a leader but as a servant. Yet we are afflicted with the diseases of Hubb e Jah (love of fame and leadership), Hubb e Maal (love of wealth), Hubb e dunya ( love of dunya), Takkabur (pride and conceit).The Sahaaba Humbled themselves before Allah, and the world humbled itself before them. Their hearts emanated the fragrance of the Prophets (saw) Ikhlaaq and Adaab.
Here are the words of shaykh Masood Azhar mujahid (dB) He says:
" When the love of the Prophet (saw) and his sunna dominated their hearts,
Those who were misguided became the guides of others.
Those who were dead were brought back to life. These arab 's who were not considered worthy of being conquered, these forgotten people living in isolation, were revived and elevated. The world humbled itself before them.
" Umar Al Farooq (ra) is sitting by a hillside and crying someone asked, "oh Amir Al mumineen what is the matter", he replied:" As a child I used to graze Camels and sheep, my Paternal aunt used to admonish me and Say "Oh Umar you cannot even graze animals, what will you accomplish in life when you can't even do this simple task." I marvel at how Allah has raised a worthless one like me to the rank of Amir ul mumineen.
Once Abu Sufyan (ra) went to see Hazrat Umar al Farooq (ra), he was told to wait because the the Amir is busy.
A while later Hazrat Bilal (ra) the abyssinian arrived. When Hazrat Umar Al Farooq was informed of Bilal(ra) arrival he came dashing out of his quarters
hugged him and kissed him on the forehead and led him into his quarters.
Abu Sufyans (ra) old pride and nobility took over he felt slighted and said: "I am also a muslim yet I am made to wait whilst Bilal (ra), is given direct access, am I not worthy of equal treatment."
Somebody said: " Oh Abu Sufyan think back to those days when you use to raise your sword in enemity towards the muslims, whilst Bilal (ra) used to humble himself before Allah and his messenger. Allah has made a tribal chief, a nobleman of the Quraish like you wait whilst he has elevated the position of Bilal (ra), think to the days of jahiliyah he was someone who had no voice, who was given no rights was enslaved by your people, he humbled himself before Allah and his messenger and today the Amir al Muineen addresses Bilal (ra) as his master.Oh Abu sufyan fear Allah for your heart is still full of vain pride.Abu Sufyan (ra) Started sobbing uncontrollably."
Khalid Ibn Al Walid(ra) Is the Commander of the Muslim Army, he is given the title the sword of Allah by none other than the Prophet of Allah (saw). He is removed from his position of leadership by Umar (ra), some of the Mujahideen are upset and talk about a mutiny . Khalid Ibn Al Walid speaks and says: " The Amir has asked me to resign my position, we do not consider positions of leadership with pride our sole purpose should be to strive in the way of Allah, If Allah wills that I should lead than I shall lead if Allah wills that I should carry the sandals of the Mujahadeen then I will carry them with pride."
Look at our condition today, if we are moved from any worldly position we feel insulted and immediately form a splinter group. We fight over leadership in the Masajids, we consider it demeaning to sweep the floor of the Masajid yet we fight over the leadership. Than we complain and wonder why muslims all over the world are being humiliated. They are being humiliated because our hearts are sick they are completely devoid of humility and Ikhlaq, each one of us wants a position of leadership, but none of us is willing to do the work or take action. The Sahaba were people of action.
If the streets where we live are strewn with rubbish do we ever think of picking up a broomstick and sweep up the rubbish, or scrub the graffiti of the walls. No instead what we do is form action committees so we can complain to the council we say after all we pay our taxes we are entitled to a road sweeper, we spend months complaining and fighting over the leadership of these committees.
We form action committees, but we take no action ourselves, the Sahaba were people of action. Each and everyone of them was a treasure a priceless jewel.
And everyone of them was a miracle from the miracles of our Beloved Prophet(saw).
This is why George Bernard Shaw was moved to Say " If a Man like Muhammad (Saw) was to assume the dictatorship of the world, the world would be filled with peace, Justice and Harmony."
This is why Thomas Carlyle Labeled Him (saw) as "The Hero among all Prophets."One who civilized the unruly tribes of arabia and elevated them to ranks that few mortals could reach.
Were is our humility we think of nothing but ourselves we are full of arrogance and conceit, we take great pride in our Job titles , and our Bank balances we degrade others who might have less wordily things then us. We are incapable of picking up a broom and sweeping our own street yet we think we are the solution to the problems of the Ummah.Where are those who have the humility of Abu Musa Al Ashari(ra) amongst us.
Hazrat Ayesha As Siddiqa (ra) is fasting some poor person Knock's on the door asking for provisions, she hands over everything in the house. As evening arrives it is the time of Iftar there is nothing in the house to open the fast with a maid servant asks "Oh mother of the Believers, did you not think of keeping something for yourself to open the fast with." Ayesha As Siddiqa (ra) replied "I am sorry but I forgot about myself". She opens her fast with a sip of water.
She(ra) forgot about herself, The wife of the Prophet(SAW) the daughter of Abu Bakr
AS Siddiq (ra) did not take her own needs into consideration.
Yet we think of nothing but ourselves.We are incapable of offering one sajda in humility.
Much more could be written on this topic ,but for now I think this will suffice.
I would like to reiterate that the defects I have highlighted are those that I see in myself, I pray that Allah guides me towards goodness. This post is not intended to injure the feelings of anyone else or pass judgement upon them.
If any of you find benefit in what has been written all praise is for Allah, the
mistakes are all mine and I pray that Allah forgives me.
May Allah remove pride an arrogance in all our hearts, and gives us the tawfiq to follow in the footsteps of our Beloved prophet (saw) and his Sahaba ameen.
Allah Will test you
AS Salaam alaykum.
A brother was listening to a lecture by a famous Scholar, The scholar talked about
Islamic Ikhlaq and how we should be respectful and courteous to others, even though they may not be polite or courteous towards us. For the true test of fairness is to be fair to those who are not to us. The brother felt inspired by this lecture and made a commitment, that from now on he would be courteous, and polite towards others in all circumstances.
The following morning as he headed of to work, he thought I will now put what I have learned into action, and the best place would be on the bus on my way to work. Now often you get bus drivers who having had a bad day or been abused by a passenger and end up taking out there temper on other passengers. So he thought no matter what kind of mood the bus driver is in I am going to be very polite ask him how he is, and behave in a courteous manner towards him. When he boarded the bus, he found the bus driver to be a very friendly chap. He stood next to the drivers cab and engaged in a thoroughly enjoyable conversation, this was perhaps the best journey to work he had ever had.
During the day he made a point of being polite and courteous to all his colleauges and people he came across.
However on his way home as he got on the bus he tried making conversation with the bus driver, the driver being in a bad mood was very abrupt and rude and told him to "shut up and take a seat, I'm not in the mood to listen to your nonsense." The Brother being tired after a hard days work, lost his temper and got into an argument with the driver.
Later on in the evening as he was sitting at home he reflected on what had happened. He said to himself " I very rarely get into arguments, but on the first day I made a commitment to be polite and courteous to others no matter what the circumstances I ended up engaging in one. Allah tested my sincerity but I ended up failing the test the very first time I came across a rude person during the day."
Story Written by Julaybib.
point's to reflect upon:
How often do we feel inspired when listening to a lecture or reading a book, and make a commitment to change ourselves. Are we not like the brother in the story, we back track as we are tested by Allah. our commitment is short lived. Usually we are not capable of passing the simplest of tests, what happens to us when we are hit by a major illness or afflicted with calamitys, we stop praying we whinge and moan about our difficulty circumstances.
We should also reflect on the behavior of the Bus driver how often have we reacted like him. We have a bad day at work, or something else happens to put us in a bad mood, so we end up taking our frustrations, and anger out on a completely innocent individual.
Allah have mercy on us and May he give us the tawfiq to have sabr in all circumstances ameen.
A brother was listening to a lecture by a famous Scholar, The scholar talked about
Islamic Ikhlaq and how we should be respectful and courteous to others, even though they may not be polite or courteous towards us. For the true test of fairness is to be fair to those who are not to us. The brother felt inspired by this lecture and made a commitment, that from now on he would be courteous, and polite towards others in all circumstances.
The following morning as he headed of to work, he thought I will now put what I have learned into action, and the best place would be on the bus on my way to work. Now often you get bus drivers who having had a bad day or been abused by a passenger and end up taking out there temper on other passengers. So he thought no matter what kind of mood the bus driver is in I am going to be very polite ask him how he is, and behave in a courteous manner towards him. When he boarded the bus, he found the bus driver to be a very friendly chap. He stood next to the drivers cab and engaged in a thoroughly enjoyable conversation, this was perhaps the best journey to work he had ever had.
During the day he made a point of being polite and courteous to all his colleauges and people he came across.
However on his way home as he got on the bus he tried making conversation with the bus driver, the driver being in a bad mood was very abrupt and rude and told him to "shut up and take a seat, I'm not in the mood to listen to your nonsense." The Brother being tired after a hard days work, lost his temper and got into an argument with the driver.
Later on in the evening as he was sitting at home he reflected on what had happened. He said to himself " I very rarely get into arguments, but on the first day I made a commitment to be polite and courteous to others no matter what the circumstances I ended up engaging in one. Allah tested my sincerity but I ended up failing the test the very first time I came across a rude person during the day."
Story Written by Julaybib.
point's to reflect upon:
How often do we feel inspired when listening to a lecture or reading a book, and make a commitment to change ourselves. Are we not like the brother in the story, we back track as we are tested by Allah. our commitment is short lived. Usually we are not capable of passing the simplest of tests, what happens to us when we are hit by a major illness or afflicted with calamitys, we stop praying we whinge and moan about our difficulty circumstances.
We should also reflect on the behavior of the Bus driver how often have we reacted like him. We have a bad day at work, or something else happens to put us in a bad mood, so we end up taking our frustrations, and anger out on a completely innocent individual.
Allah have mercy on us and May he give us the tawfiq to have sabr in all circumstances ameen.
charity does not decrease wealth
Assalamu 'alaykum,
There was this young brother named zaid in a small town. He had very little money left but enough to get by. However he had no job and he has to pay a few thousand bucks for an enrichment course he was going to take and he was worried about how he was going to pay for it. One day, he saw a brother at a masjid and saw that he does not seem to be from the same town. Upon talking to the brother, zaid realised that the brother was in a worse condition than him financially and helped him with some of the little money he had. On the same night, Zaid received a phone call that he had been offered a job.
Moral: The Prophet (Peace be upon him) has said: "Sadaqah (charity) does not decrease wealth." (Muslim)
There was this young brother named zaid in a small town. He had very little money left but enough to get by. However he had no job and he has to pay a few thousand bucks for an enrichment course he was going to take and he was worried about how he was going to pay for it. One day, he saw a brother at a masjid and saw that he does not seem to be from the same town. Upon talking to the brother, zaid realised that the brother was in a worse condition than him financially and helped him with some of the little money he had. On the same night, Zaid received a phone call that he had been offered a job.
Moral: The Prophet (Peace be upon him) has said: "Sadaqah (charity) does not decrease wealth." (Muslim)
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