Thoughts on Life

 

Thoughts on life

The reality of life is life itself, whose beginning is not in the womb, and whose ending is not in the grave. For the years that pass are naught but a moment in eternal life; and the world of matter and all in it is but a dream compared to the awakening which we call the terror of Death.

“Kahlil Gibran”

Avoid being Distracted during prayer

Anas (r) related that the Meseenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said:

“My dear son be sure to avoid being distracted during the prayer: to become distracted while praying is a disaster!” (Related by at-Tirmidhi)

A bu Hurayrah (r) reported:

“The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: ‘When a servant [of Allah] stands in prayer’ -I think he said – ‘he stands before none other than the All-Merciful, Blessed and Exalted is He. If he becomes distracted, Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He) says: ‘Whom are you thinking of instead? Someone better than Me? O son of Adam, come to Me: I am better than the one of whom you are thinking of’”. (Related by al-Bazzar)

Reminder to myself (response) by: Midnight stroller

“Seek Allah’s help with patient perseverance and prayer. It is indeed hard except for those who are humble.” (2:45)

“Oh you who believe! Seek help with patient perseverance and prayer, for God is with those who patiently persevere.” (2:153)

“Oh you who believe! Persevere in patience and constancy. Vie in such perseverance, strengthen each other, and be pious, that you may prosper.” (3:200)

“And be steadfast in patience, for verily Allah will not suffer the reward of the righteous to perish.” (11:115)

“Be patient, for your patience is with the help of Allah.” (16:127)

“Patiently, then, persevere – for the Promise of Allah is true, and ask forgiveness for your faults, and celebrate the praises of your Lord in the evening and in the morning.” (40:55)

“No one will be granted such goodness except those who exercise patience and self-restraint, none but persons of the greatest good fortune.” (41:35)

“Verily man is in loss, except such as have faith, and do righteous deeds, and join together in the mutual enjoining of truth, and of patience and constancy.” (103:2-3)

As Muslims, we should not let our emotions get the better of us. It is certainly difficult for a person to look at the tragedies of the world today and not feel helpless and sad. But believers are called to put their trust in their Lord, and not to fall into despair or hopelessness. We must continue to do what Allah has called us to do: put our trust in Him, perform good deeds, and stand as witnesses for justice and truth.

“Verily, with every difficulty there is relief.
Verily, with every difficulty there is relief”.
(94:5-6)