Author: Peacespective
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Becoming More Aware of Our Blessings
So how does one develop the skill of “seeing” all that Allah has blessed her with? Gratitude itself is one of the greatest blessings, but it can be practiced and acquired. First, one must practice the art of keen observation as the Prophet SAW advised, “Look in worldly matters to those beneath you and look…
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The Wedding Song
A New Door A new door tonight has opened For me may it become a token Of my commitment to Your path Of my avoidance of Your wra~th A new dawn tonight has broken For me may it become a token Of my resolve and constancy A chance to prove my loyalty May you become…
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The Traits of Trials
Difficulties and hardships are an integral part of our lives. We are constantly reminded by God the Most Gracious, Most Merciful how we must expect trials. [blockquote] {Do people reckon that they will be left alone just because they say, “We believe,” and they will not be tested?}[/blockquote][blockquote]{Or did you reckon you will enter Heaven…
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Impossible Recompense
[blockquote]“Verily we can never recompense Him”[/blockquote] Gentle, enveloping me in warmth. Wholesome, nourishing my thoughts. Airy, filling my eyes with light. Scented, wafting through my head. Lifting Intoxicating Filling Overwhelming Your care vibrates in my life leaves me gift-struck, stunned and staggered capable of everything – feeling anything’s within my power except for the skill…
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The Characteristics of Blessings
[blockquote]“He who sleeps in safety in his home, healthy in his body and with enough provision for his day, it is as though he owns the world.”[/blockquote] Many, many years ago, when my oldest was about a year old, I witnessed my friend play the ‘Thank you Allah’ game with her two year-old daughter. A…
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Taking Stock
Everyday I must take stock Of all the ease embedded in my troubles Of all the tiny gifts that glint and sparkle Like sunlight on the rippling water of my day Of the sudden relief At once incredible and inexplicable
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New Day
Daily Gift Gently I pull at the ribbon of each day Gingerly I undo its wrapping Cautiously I explore –still in bed, eyes unopened- The undiscovered reaches of its span My thoughts feel out its full-of-promise corners This present, ethereal, yet absolutely mine Untouched, untainted, awaiting my design
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On patience and peace in the life of Sayyidah Khadeejah
“Peace be upon you for what you patiently endured. And excellent is the final home.” Much happens in life that is sad and unfair. Both personal and public tragedies are an integral part of life. Nevertheless, we know that all that happens in a lifetime is but an episode of a to-be-continued story. That how…