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The Ramadan Tafseer Series | Surah TaHa | Ayahs 36-39 | Abdul Nasir Jangda
Smile
Laughing moderately can act as a cure or as therapy for depression and sadness. It has a strong influence on keeping the soul light and the heart clear. Abu Darda’ (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “I make it a practice to laugh in order to give rest and comfort to my heart. And the noblest of people, Muhammad (bpuh), would laugh, sometimes until his molars became visible.”
Contemplate these verses
And whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out [from every difficulty]. And He will provide him from [sources] he never could imagine. And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, and then He will suffice him.)
(Qur’an 65: 2-3)
Allah will grant after hardship, ease. (Qur’an 65. 7)
The Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon him) said:
“And know that victory comes with patience, and with hardship there is a way out, and with difficulty comes ease.”
In another hadith, the Prophet (bpuh) related that Allah said: “I am with my slave’s thoughts about me, so let him think of me as he chooses.”
Allah will suffice you against them. And He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.
(Qur’an 2: 137)
And put your trust in the Ever Living One that dies not… (Qur’an 25: 58)
Perhaps Allah may bring a victory or a decision according to His Will. (Qur’an 5: 52)
None besides Allah can avert it, [or advance it, or delay it]. (Qur’an 53: 58)
Ramadan will begin July 10th (Taraweeh 11pm at MYF)
Here are some useful files to view and download to help you get the best of benefits during the blessed Ramadan.
Benefits of Fasting Ramadan – in English & Arabic
Faith is the greatest remedy!
One of the foremost experts in psychology of our time, Dr. Carl Jung, mentioned on page 264 of his book The Modern Man In Search Of Spirit: Read more ›
Blessings in disguise
And indeed we have destroyed towns [populations] round about you. (Qur’an 46:27)
There is the tragic example of the Barmak family, a family that lived a life of opulence, comfort, and extravagance. Their end, however, has served as a lesson and example for all Arabs who came after them. Haroon ar-Rasheed, the ruler during their period, ordered an unexpected attack on the Barmak family and on their possessions. Allah’s decree came to pass over them in the morning at the hands of the closest person to them: he destroyed their homes, took possession of their slaves, and shed their blood. Their loved ones and children wept at their disgrace. There is none worthy of worship except Allah; those who know the story should especially appreciate the transitory nature of power and wealth in this world: Read more ›
Despair not — Handicaps do not prevent success
An interview was published in the Arabic daily `Ukkaaz, with a blind man named Mahmood ibn Muhammad al-Madani. He studied books of Arabic literature through the eyes of others. He would listen as others read to him books of history and commentaries on the classics. He used to have one of his friends read to him until 3 o’clock in the morning. Today, he is considered to be a reference book in literature and history.
Don’t grieve if you are poor, for your true value is not determined by your bank balance
Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said:
“The (true) value of every person is weighed according to the good that he does.”
Therefore the value of a scholar is based on his knowledge, on whether it is limited or vast, and on the degree to which he disseminates his knowledge. Similarly, the poet is appraised based on the quality of his poems. And so it goes for every person of every occupation: his worth with people is measured by his excellence in what he does. In terms not of occupation but of religion and life in general, everyone should strive to increase their value and worth by performing good deeds, by increasing their knowledge and level of wisdom, by cultivating and polishing their mind, and by developing noble traits in their personality.
Do not feel deprived as long as you have a loaf of bread, a glass of water and clothes on your back
A mariner once became lost at sea, and remained lost for twenty-one days. When he was saved, someone asked him what the greatest lesson was that he took away with him from the experience. He answered, Read more ›