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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 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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Loyalty and Commitment in the Life of Sayyidah Khadeejah:
on raising sons and daughters for marriages of peace [line] [one_half] “O you who have believed, fulfill [all] contracts.” [/one_half] [one_half_last] يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَوْفُوا بِالْعُقُودِ [/one_half_last] [one_half] “… and they have taken from you a solemn covenant” [/one_half] [one_half_last] وَأَخَذْنَ مِنكُم مِّيثَاقًا غَلِيظًا [/one_half_last] Sometimes when we complain of the way men view…
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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…