| Living \r\n the Quran |
An-Nahl \r\n (The Bee)
Generally, the attitudes of people with hidden arrogance vary greatly \r\n from that of the arrogant. The most significant difference between the \r\n two is that an arrogant person can be readily recognised from his outward \r\n appearance, whereas it is difficult for someone with hidden arrogance. \r\nTheir method of concealing arrogance is quite devious; primarily, they \r\n try to put forth themselves as ideal people. It is essential for them \r\n to be known as \"virtuous,\" being the reason why they aim to \r\n present themselves as \"perfect\" and \"innocent.\" Earning \r\n the praise and approval of others, to be admired by them, and thus, appeasing \r\n their arrogance becomes their main pursuit. \r\nSuch a type of arrogance is dangerous; it is something like an iceberg. \r\n (About 90 percent of its mass is below the surface of the water.) It is \r\n easy to avoid people who are arrogant, in common sense of the word, since \r\n they are easily recognised. But, it is difficult with those who conceal \r\n their arrogance. Their arrogance becomes obvious only in time, making \r\n it more difficult to admonish them or to explain to them the situation \r\n they are in. \r\nThose who conceal their arrogance and claim \r\n purity for themselves may for a while manage to hide their pride from \r\n others, but Allah surely knows and makes known what is concealed in their \r\n hearts. \r\nSource: |
| \r\n Understanding the Prophet's Life |
| \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n For The Sake of Allah \r\nWhat does it mean to do everything fi sabilillah, for \r\n the sake of Allah, which should be the core and substance of our \r\n lives? People are in the habit of classifying life's activities \r\n into those which are mundane and those which are religious. Remember, \r\n though, only those things done for \r\n the sake of Allah are the 'religious' things. Everything that \r\n is done for other than Allah however 'religious' it may seem - \r\n is a worldly act. If a person prays showily, it \r\n is a worldly act; if he fasts to expose his spirituality it is \r\n a worldly act; but if he earns thousands of pounds to support \r\n his family and to spend for the cause of Islam, seeking only Allah's \r\n pleasure, it is a highly spiritual act. The Prophet reminded us: \r\nMany people fast but gain nothing \r\n from their fasting except hunger and thirst; and many people pray \r\n all night but gain nothing from their night Prayers except sleeplessness. \r\n (Darimi.) \r\nWhat is of most importance to us is not the outward form of our \r\n actions. Although we perform all our duties and conform to all \r\n the protocols, it is the sincerity of purpose and intention behind \r\n our actions that really matters. The Prophet Muhammad, upon whom \r\n be peace, emphatically stated: 'Actions \r\n are judged only by intentions and everyone shall have what he \r\n intended.' (Bukhari, Muslim.) \r\nPurpose and intention are like \r\n the soul of a body or the inner capability of a seed. \r\n Many seeds look alike, but as they begin to grow and bear fruit, \r\n their differences become manifest. The purer and higher the motive, \r\n the greater the value and yield of our efforts. For all our daily \r\n actions, we should remind ourselves of the motives behind our \r\n deeds. This may be the best way to ensure the purity and exclusiveness \r\n of purpose and intention. \r\n \r\n Source: |
| Cool \r\n Tips! |
\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Gearing up for Ramadan! \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Five reasons why we must \r\n plan for Ramadan \r\nHave you noticed that each year, Ramadan goes by faster \r\n and faster? This blessed month can’t be left to become \r\n a blur in our memories. It has to be more than that time \r\n of the year we squeeze in fasting amongst the other things \r\n we do daily. \r\nOne way to make the most of Ramadan is to plan beforehand. \r\n Here are five reasons why you should plan for Ramadan: \r\nReason #1: To be in \"Ramadan \r\n mode\" Reason #2: To adjust your \r\n schedule Reason #3: You can plan Ramadan \r\n family time Reason #4: To do good at \r\n high Sawab times Reason #5: You can plan Dawa \r\n activities during Ramadan \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Source: |
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