“A friend cannot be considered a friend until he is tested in three occasions; in time of need, behind your back and after your death. “– Ali ibn Abi Talib r.a.
Archive for May, 2009
19 May
Our heart
Alchemy of the heart.
“Allah s.w.t. says, “On that day nothing will benefit the human being, neither wealth nor children, only the one who brings Allah a sound heart”. A sound heart is one that is free of defects and spiritual blemishes.”
After reading this text, I realized that I got a long way to go because [...]
17 May
Envy by Imam Ghazali r.a.
Imam Al-Ghazali, may Allah have mercy on him, said in his book (Ihya’) after a number of pages on envy and its dangers,
“Be aware that envy is one of the most dangerous diseases of the hearts, and there is no medicine for the diseases of the heart except with knowledge and deeds.
As to the knowledge [...]
12 May
Refrain from talking unnecessarily….
Every legally responsible person should refrain from saying anything except when there is a clear advantage to speaking. Whenever speaking and not speaking are of equal benefit, it is sunna to remain silent, for permissible speech easily leads to that which is unlawful or offensive, as actually happens much or even most of the time [...]
10 May
Ask yourself 10 questions about your mom!
Sometimes, to be able to really evaluate what kind of relationship we have with our mothers, we need to ask ourselves the right questions. Here are some that can help:
1. When was the last time you visited your mom?
2. Do you think your mom is happy with you?
3. Have you ever said “Uff” to your [...]
8 May
on the paradox of “The love of this world and that of the Hereafter …”
“The love of this world and that of the Hereafter cannot be united in the believing heart, just as water and fire cannot be united in a single vessel.”
Explanation :
Indeed, yes indeed. But we must define what is truly “of this world” and what is truly “of the Hereafter”. Simply put, anything that takes you [...]
8 May
Nuggets from Discipline of the Soul
For self-reflection.
- Never belittle of anyone.
- By reading the book written by Imam Al-Ghazali r.a., insya’Allah the heart will feel attracted to Allah s.w.t. like magnet do. The urge will come forth.
- Spiritual path is not easy but the rewards is immense.
- Death is dislike by those who love duniawi. Death is seek or look [...]
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