The Way to Create Love for Allah ta’ala Monday, November 16, 2009
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“The way to create love for Allāh ta’ala is to worship and obey Him despite not wanting to. The inner self (nafs) needs to be compelled to obey Allāh ta’ala until it becomes a habit.
Once that happens, love for Allāh ta’ala will start being felt and inclination towards the sunan and nawāfil will develop.
Eventually, through the nawāfil (while maintaining absolute observance of the farā’idh and sunan), love for Allāh ta’ala will accelerate.”
Accepted Actions Sunday, November 15, 2009
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“In order for any action to be accepted by Allāh ta’ala it must fulfil two conditions:
1.The action must be in accordance with the teachings of the Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasallam.
2.There must be sincerity in the action, i.e. it must be done for the pleasure of Allāh ta’ala.
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Unlawful Gaze Saturday, November 14, 2009
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“A man who gazes at a non-mahram woman is just like a pauper who stares through a shop window and desires items that he cannot afford. The pauper will get nothing by staring through the window. Likewise, a person involved in lustful glances gets nothing but frustration, for he is unable to acquire what he sees and desires.
So why stare at something that you cannot obtain?
Every time you look at a forbidden thing, your desire will grow, and its thought will haunt you even when it is out of sight. When this is the consequence of the unlawful gaze, is it not better to control the gaze at the very outset?”
Genuine Humbleness Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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“Pride and arrogance come in many forms. One manifestation of pride, which is not easily recognisable, takes the outward form of humility: some people feel the need to outwardly display humility while within they actually think highly of themselves for doing so.
People who are genuinely humble don’t have a high opinion of themselves, but truly believe themselves insignificant and humble. An analogy will help us understand what true humbleness is.
Imagine a sleeping person: while fast asleep he does not know that he is asleep; it is only after waking up that he realises that he had been asleep. Likewise, a person who is humble does not feel that he is being humble; his behaviour is naturally full of humbleness without him knowing it.”
Every Sin Carries the Effects of Disbelief Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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“Our scholars and pious predecessors have noted that every disobedience of Allah ta’ala carries within itself the taint of kufr (disbelief) to some degree. This is why one who is constantly involved in sins is considered to be endangering his imān.
A flagrant sinner will be disinclined to repent, and may eventually land himself in destruction by beginning to question faith, and eventually denounce faith in Allah ta’ala altogether (may Allah ta’ala protect us).”
Spending in the Path of Allah Ta’ala Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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“When the opportunity arises to spend on worldly items, people normally do not find it burdensome and spend with an open and happy heart. But in a majority of cases they later regret their spending.
However, when you spend for the sake of Allah ta’ala in a virtuous cause, you may find it difficult at the time of spending, but later, when you reflect upon the favour that Allah ta’ala conferred on you by giving you the will to spend in His cause, you will experience extreme happiness for the rest of your life.”
Training Children Monday, November 2, 2009
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“If your child requests something that you know you will give him if he persists in asking for it, then give it at the very first request. Do not let your child force you into giving it through crying or making a fuss.
If the request is one you do not intend ever to fulfil, due to its detrimental nature, then do not give in, even if the child creates a fuss. In this way you will nurture your children to understand that making a fuss is not going to force you to give in. If you do not take care in this matter, you will spoil the character of your children.”
True Love Saturday, October 31, 2009
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“As the Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasallam was born in the month of Rabī‘ul Awwal it is only natural to have an inclination to read, study and speak about the sīrah of the Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasallam during this month.
However, a sign of true love is that one constantly thinks of the Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasallam with similar devotion and love throughout the rest of the year also.”
A Sign of Love Thursday, October 29, 2009
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“The sign of having love for Allāh ta’ala is that you strive to emulate the Prophet sallalhu alayhi wasallam in every aspect of your life. Allāh ta’ala says: ‘Say (O Muhammad sallalhu alayhi wasallam): “If you really love Allāh then follow me, Allāh will love you…”’(3:31)”
