Winning people over
An indication of one’s prosperity is the ability to gain people’s love, respect and sympathy. Prophet Ibraheern (Abraham) said:
And grant me an honorable mention in later generations. (Qur ‘an 26: 84)
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Do not let calamity shake you
Ahmad ibn Yusuf wrote that man positively knows that ease comes after difficulty, just as the light of day comes after the dark of night. In spite of this knowledge, the weaker part of his nature takes over when calamity strikes. A person who goes through trials should take steps to remedy his situation or else hopelessness takes control of him. Contemplating the patience of those who were tested in the past is a means of strengthening one’s determination. Read more ›
The middle course
Thus we have made you [true believers], a just [and the best] nation. (Qur’an 2: 143) Read more ›
Three mistakes those are common in our everyday lives
1. Wasting time.
2. Talking about matters that don’t concern us, matters that are none of our business.
“From the goodness of one’s Islam is leaving alone that which does not concern him.”
3. Being preoccupied with trivial issues. Listening to rumors, predictions, and gossip are three common examples. Having these characteristic results in paranoia, anxiety, and a lack of purpose in life.
So Allah gave them the reward of this world, and the excellent reward of the Hereafter. (Qur ‘an 3: 148)
My Guidance shall neither go astray, nor fall into distress and misery. (Qur’an 20: 123)
Invocations during Sujood
Subhaanaka Allaahumma Rabbanaa wa bihamdika Allaahum-maghfir lee.
Glory is to You , O Allah , our Lord , and praise is Yours . O Allah , forgive me.
Reference: Al-Bukhari and Muslim, see invocation no. 34 above.
Subhaana Rabbiyal-A ‘laa.
Glory is to my Lord, the Most High. (This is said three times in Arabic.)
Reference: Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, An-Nasa’i, At-Tirmithi, and Ahmad. See also Al-Albani, Sahih At-Tirmithi 1/83.
Subboohun, Quddoosun, Rabbul-malaa’ikati warrooh.
Glory (to You), Most Holy (are You), Lord of the angels and the Spirit.
Reference: Muslim 1/533, see invocation no. 35 above.
Allaahumma laka sajadtu wa bika ‘aamantu, wa laka ‘aslamtu, sajada wajhiya lillathee khalaqahu, wa sawwarahu, wa shaqqa sam’ahu wa basarahu, tabaarakallaahu ‘ahsanul-khaaliqeen.
O Allah, to You I prostrate myself and in You I believe. To You I have submitted. My face is prostrated to the One Who created it, fashioned it, and gave it hearing and sight. Blessed is Allah, the Best of creators
Reference: Muslim 1/534 and others.
Subhaana thil-jabarooti, walmalakooti, walkibriyaa’i, wal’adhamati.
Glory is to You, Master of power, of dominion, of majesty and greatness.
Reference: Abu Dawud 1/230, An-Nasa’i, Ahmad. See also Al-Albani, Sahih Abu Dawud 1/166, see invocation no. 37 above.
Some of the positive effects of experiencing hardship
Hardship makes one turn humbly toward one’s Lord. Someone once said, “How Perfect is Allah, Who has elicited supplication through hardship.” It has been related that Allah tested one of His slaves in a matter and then said to the Angels that it was, “In order to hear his voice,” meaning his supplications and invocations. Read more ›
One is judged by one’s dominant characteristics
To be successful means for you to have good qualities which outnumber and overshadow your bad qualities? When this becomes a reality in your life, you will find that people will shower compliments upon you, even for qualities that you do not possess. People will not accept criticism of you either, even if what is said about you is true – a mountain is not increased in worthiness by an extra rock nor is it diminished by one less rock. Read more ›
Beneficial knowledge and fruitless knowledge
And those who have been bestowed with knowledge and faith will say: `Indeed you have stayed according to the Decree of Allah, until the Day of Resurrection, but you knew not. (Qur’an 30: 56) Read more ›
Congratulations for new parents and how they should respond
Baarakallaahu laka fil-mawhoobi laka, wa shakartal-waahiba , wa balagha ‘ashuddahu, wa ruziqta birrahu.
May Allah bless you with His gift to you , and may you (the new parent) give thanks, may the child reach the maturity of years , and may you be granted its righteousness . The reply of the person being congratulated is to say : Read more ›
Invocations in times of worry and grief
Allaahumma ‘innee ‘abduka, ibnu ‘abdika, ibnu ‘amatika, naasiyatee biyadika, maadhin fiyya hukmuka, ‘adlun fiyya qadhaa’uka, ‘as’aluka bikulli ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, ‘aw ‘anzaltahu fee kitaabika, ‘aw ‘allamtahu ‘ahadan min khalqika, ‘awista’tharta bihi fee ‘ilmil-ghaybi ‘indaka, ‘an taj’alal-Qur’aana rabee’a qalbee, wa noora sadree, wa jalaa’a huznee, wa thahaaba hammee . Read more ›