"Ye shall certainly be tried and tested in your possessions and in your personal selves; and ye shall certainly hear much that will grieve you, from those who recieved the Book before you and from those who worship many gods. But if ye persevere patiently, and guard against evil- then that will be a determining factor in all affairs." Quran Al-Imran 3:186



Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Things that will draw you closer to Allah






This is from an article in Al-Jumuah magazine, volume 18, issue 02 (March 2006).

-Begin your day with the salah of Fajr, follow it with the morning rememberances and supplications, and then get off to work.
-Read the Quran ever day; read with observing not just passing your eyes through the words.
-Offer the salat of adh-dhuha (mid-morning). Brighten your day by offering salat in the mesjid.
-If someone says something mean to you, shrug it off and dismiss it in a friendly, laidback manner, and pray that Allah shall forgive them.
-When you get angry, change your position- sit or lay down. Seek refuge with Allah from Shayton, try to do something productive- busy your mind.
-When you are happy, try to share your happiness with others. Remember Allah and thank Him by sharing it with those close to you. Do something good.
-When something bad or embarrassing happens to you, thank Allah, remember that it is not worse.
-Do something extra of goodness once in a while, like feeding a poor person, or caressing an orphan's head.
-Never stop believing that you can win Allah's love and thus work for it.
-Spend some time thinking of Allah's amazing creation.
-Always love those who love Allah unconditionally. This way you will ensure that you live for Him, love for Him.
-Find the righteous ways to express yourself, and if you think that what you are about to say will yield no benefit, maintain silence.
-Every now and then, give yourself a break. Play sports, give time to your family, friends, but always remember Allah and know that He is watching you.
-Hug your parents, kiss their hands and heads and always obey but stop at Allah's orders.
-Smile to everyone, for your smiles makes a big difference to him or her and you are rewarded.
-Forgive, forget and smile.
-When people criticize your actions and efforts, revise your actions and see if they please Allah or not. If they do; then ignore and remember how the Prophet, pbuh, and his companions were critisized, made fun of and even physically harmed, so have patience.
-Don't let popularity go to your head, for it never lasts and you may lose from it more than gain.
-Never look down on anybody, for, to Allah, they may be better than you.
-PUT ALLAH FIRST IN YOUR LIFE!

More articles from Al-Jumuah magazine can be viewed. Insha'Allah (Allah willing) we will strive daily to be closer to Him.