عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ قَالَ , قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: "مَنْ كَانَتْ الْآخِرَةُ > هَمَّهُ جَعَلَ اللَّهُ غِنَاهُ فِي قَلْبِهِ وَجَمَعَ لَهُ شَمْلَهُ وَأَتَتْهُ الدُّنْيَا وَهِيَ رَاغِمَةٌ وَمَنْ كَانَتْ > الدُّنْيَا هَمَّهُ جَعَلَ اللَّهُ فَقْرَهُ بَيْنَ عَيْنَيْهِ وَفَرَّقَ عَلَيْهِ شَمْلَهُ وَلَمْ يَأْتِهِ مِنْ الدُّنْيَا > إِلَّا مَا قُدِّرَ لَهُ" رواه الترمذي وابن ماجه, وصححه الألباني
>> The prophet (PBUH) said:* “Whoever makes the Hereafter his preoccupation, then God places wealth inside his heart, gathers together his affairs, and Dunyaa comes to him despite being reluctant to do so. And whoever makes Dunyaa his preoccupation, then God places his poverty before his eyes, breaks up his affairs, and nothing of Dunyaa comes to him except that which has been decreed for him” *
When reflecting upon those who are successful amongst people it is well noticed that they plan before starting any thing and prepare a study to determine the feasibility of any work. After planning and studying, they keep checking that the work is helping them achieve and fulfil their goals. The success of that work becomes their first and last concern.
*Has anyone of us planned or gave a serious consideration for his Hereafter so his concern became:
• reaching it without traces of sins,
• having a sound heart
• bringing a heavy scale of good deeds
• being among the winners and the victorious and
• using this worldly life simply as the vehicle to achieve his goals for the Hereafter?
These kinds of goals should always be the main concerns in our heart.
How much space, time, energy and motivation are spent thinking about this?
Oh God, do not make the life of this world our greatest concern; and remove from us difficulty in attaining knowledge.
Al-Hasan Al-Basri said: *‘a believer always blames himself; he says: what was the intention behind the word I said? What was the intention behind the food I ate? What was my intention behind my soul whispers? Where as the disbeliever never blames himself’.* It was narrated that whenever that prophet (PBUH) came across these verses “And [by] the soul and He who proportioned it. And inspired it [with discernment of] its wickedness and its righteousness, He has succeeded who purifies it, and he has failed who instills it [with corruption].”
*He (PBUH) used to stop and say “Oh God! Grant me the sense of piety and purify my soul as You are its Guardian and its Master and You are the best to purify it” *in another hadith, it was among his supplication *“Oh God! Grant me the sense of piety and purify my soul as You are the best to purify it, You are its Guardian and its Master”* [Muslim].
Monday, September 7, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
*عن أبى هريرة رضي الله عنه قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : " > من كان يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر فليقل خيراً أو ليصمت" . متفق عليه*>> "
*A person who believes in Allah and the Hereafter should speak about good things or else should keep quiet.*"
*A person who believes in Allah and the Hereafter should speak about good things or else should keep quiet.*"
Monday, August 31, 2009
Ramadan 11th: Ten things we waste
From TUICS
1. Our Knowledge: Wasted by not taking action with it.
2. Our Actions: Wasted by committing them without sincerity.
3. Our Wealth: Wasted by using on things that will not bring us ajr (reward from Allah).
We waste our money, our status, our authority, on things which have no benefit in this life or in hereafter.
4. Our Hearts: Wasted because they are empty from the love of Allah, and the feeling of longing to go to Him, and a feeling of peace and contentment. In its place, our hearts are filled with something or someone else.
5. Our Bodies: Wasted because we don't use them in worship and service of Allah.
6. Our Love: Our emotional love is misdirected, not towards Allah, but towards something/someone else.
7. Our Time: Wasted, not used properly, to compensate for that which has passed, by doing what is righteous to make up for past deeds.
8. Our Intellect: Wasted on things that are not beneficial, that are detrimental to society and the individual, not in contemplation or reflection.
9. Our Service: Wasted in service of someone who will not bring us closer to Allah, or benefit in dunyaa.
10. Our Dhikr (Remembrence of Allah): Wasted, because it does not affect us or our hearts.
عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما عن النبي الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال: "إغتنم خمساً قبل خمس: شبابك قبل هرمك، وصحتك قبل سقمك، وغناك قبل فقرك، وفراغك قبل شغلك، وحياتك قبل موتك " رواه الحاكم والبيهقي وصححه الألباني
The prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “Make use of five matters before five matters would happen: make good use of your youth before you get old, your good health before your get ill, your good wealth before you get poor, your spare time before you get pre-occupied, and your life before your death” Narrated by Al-Hakim and Al-Baihaqy and corrected by Al-Albany.
1. Our Knowledge: Wasted by not taking action with it.
2. Our Actions: Wasted by committing them without sincerity.
3. Our Wealth: Wasted by using on things that will not bring us ajr (reward from Allah).
We waste our money, our status, our authority, on things which have no benefit in this life or in hereafter.
4. Our Hearts: Wasted because they are empty from the love of Allah, and the feeling of longing to go to Him, and a feeling of peace and contentment. In its place, our hearts are filled with something or someone else.
5. Our Bodies: Wasted because we don't use them in worship and service of Allah.
6. Our Love: Our emotional love is misdirected, not towards Allah, but towards something/someone else.
7. Our Time: Wasted, not used properly, to compensate for that which has passed, by doing what is righteous to make up for past deeds.
8. Our Intellect: Wasted on things that are not beneficial, that are detrimental to society and the individual, not in contemplation or reflection.
9. Our Service: Wasted in service of someone who will not bring us closer to Allah, or benefit in dunyaa.
10. Our Dhikr (Remembrence of Allah): Wasted, because it does not affect us or our hearts.
عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما عن النبي الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال: "إغتنم خمساً قبل خمس: شبابك قبل هرمك، وصحتك قبل سقمك، وغناك قبل فقرك، وفراغك قبل شغلك، وحياتك قبل موتك " رواه الحاكم والبيهقي وصححه الألباني
The prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “Make use of five matters before five matters would happen: make good use of your youth before you get old, your good health before your get ill, your good wealth before you get poor, your spare time before you get pre-occupied, and your life before your death” Narrated by Al-Hakim and Al-Baihaqy and corrected by Al-Albany.
Ramadan 10th: Necessary Steps to Develop Al-Khushoo’
From TUICS
1. Complete consciousness or presence of mind during the performance of the Salaah (Prayer).
*This means emptying the heart of everything except remembrance of Allah SW.
This can only be achieved if one focuses his attention upon keeping the heart restricted.Many people are not aware that the condition of the heart is linked to what its owner aims after. Therefore, the heart would be conscious in the Prayer if its owner is fully aware of his goal. Now, if this world and things related to it are of importance to a person and this is what all his attention is directed at fulfilling, then it is upon this that his heart will dwell. The heart of such a person would now find it very difficult to be conscious of Allah SW.Another thing that can greatly assist someone in clarifying his true purpose is a proper understanding of the life of this world in which he lives.
This worldly life is play and pastime.
Allah SW says:*"وما الحياة الدنيا إلا لعب ولهو وللدار الآخرة خير للذين يتقون أفلا تعقلون"*/
“And the life of this world is nothing but play and amusement. But far better is the house of the Hereafter for those who are the Muttaqoon (those who are conscious of Allah). Will you then not understand?” [Al-An’aam 6:32]./
2. Understanding what is said during the Salaah.
*This is a very important aspect to develop humility and consciousness while performing the Salaah.
It is to make sure that one has a working knowledge of every phrase he recites during the Prayer. This means that he should clearly understand the meaning of the words as well as the principles founded in them.
3. Feeling Allah’s Majesty in the heart during the performance of the Salaah.
*Understanding the meaning of what is recited assists in feeling Allah’s Majesty in the heart.
Also, it can be further achieved when the servant of Allah gets two things clearly established in his mind: that Allah SW is the Greatest and He owns everything and He SW has power to do all things. If this is clearly realized and believed in, then this should force the heart to honor Allah SW.
4. Showing reverence to Allah **SW**.
*Fear is what restrains the servant from being disobedient and compels him to worship his Lord.
When fear is absent the servant becomes negligent and it becomes easy for him to commit sins. However, it must be known that too much fear brings about hopelessness and despair. Therefore, a servant must follow the middle course, which is to fear the punishment of Allah and hope for His Mercy.Fear of Allah SW sometimes comes about from knowing Him SW and His Attributes as well as the realization that Allah can do whatever He wills and if He SW were to destroy everything it would not decrease His kingdom in anyway.The Messenger of Allah (r) said that Allah, the Mighty said:*“…And were I to give everyone what he requested, that would not decrease what I have anymore than a needle decreases the sea if put into it…” [Muslim]
*At other times fear of Allah can be developed if a person realizes the magnitude of his sins. Fear of Allah SW is directly proportional to one’s knowledge of Him. Allah SW clearly states this in the Quran:*"إنما يخشى الله من عباده العلماء"*/
“Indeed those of His servants who know Allah are (the most) fearful of Allah.” [Faatir 35:28]///
5. Feeling ashamed and insignificant before Allah ٍ**SW**.
*This comes about when the worshipper knows that he is weak and commits sins by day and night, and he realizes that Allah SW is aware of this.
6. Other Profitable Prescriptions for Humbling the Heart
A true believer must try his best to love Allah SW above everyone and everything else. He must also work tenaciously to declare His Glory, fear Him, hope for His mercy and try to be completely be ashamed of himself before Allah. He realizes all of this because he knows in reality that he is weak and has numerous limitations and is constantly in error.
1. Complete consciousness or presence of mind during the performance of the Salaah (Prayer).
*This means emptying the heart of everything except remembrance of Allah SW.
This can only be achieved if one focuses his attention upon keeping the heart restricted.Many people are not aware that the condition of the heart is linked to what its owner aims after. Therefore, the heart would be conscious in the Prayer if its owner is fully aware of his goal. Now, if this world and things related to it are of importance to a person and this is what all his attention is directed at fulfilling, then it is upon this that his heart will dwell. The heart of such a person would now find it very difficult to be conscious of Allah SW.Another thing that can greatly assist someone in clarifying his true purpose is a proper understanding of the life of this world in which he lives.
This worldly life is play and pastime.
Allah SW says:*"وما الحياة الدنيا إلا لعب ولهو وللدار الآخرة خير للذين يتقون أفلا تعقلون"*/
“And the life of this world is nothing but play and amusement. But far better is the house of the Hereafter for those who are the Muttaqoon (those who are conscious of Allah). Will you then not understand?” [Al-An’aam 6:32]./
2. Understanding what is said during the Salaah.
*This is a very important aspect to develop humility and consciousness while performing the Salaah.
It is to make sure that one has a working knowledge of every phrase he recites during the Prayer. This means that he should clearly understand the meaning of the words as well as the principles founded in them.
3. Feeling Allah’s Majesty in the heart during the performance of the Salaah.
*Understanding the meaning of what is recited assists in feeling Allah’s Majesty in the heart.
Also, it can be further achieved when the servant of Allah gets two things clearly established in his mind: that Allah SW is the Greatest and He owns everything and He SW has power to do all things. If this is clearly realized and believed in, then this should force the heart to honor Allah SW.
4. Showing reverence to Allah **SW**.
*Fear is what restrains the servant from being disobedient and compels him to worship his Lord.
When fear is absent the servant becomes negligent and it becomes easy for him to commit sins. However, it must be known that too much fear brings about hopelessness and despair. Therefore, a servant must follow the middle course, which is to fear the punishment of Allah and hope for His Mercy.Fear of Allah SW sometimes comes about from knowing Him SW and His Attributes as well as the realization that Allah can do whatever He wills and if He SW were to destroy everything it would not decrease His kingdom in anyway.The Messenger of Allah (r) said that Allah, the Mighty said:*“…And were I to give everyone what he requested, that would not decrease what I have anymore than a needle decreases the sea if put into it…” [Muslim]
*At other times fear of Allah can be developed if a person realizes the magnitude of his sins. Fear of Allah SW is directly proportional to one’s knowledge of Him. Allah SW clearly states this in the Quran:*"إنما يخشى الله من عباده العلماء"*/
“Indeed those of His servants who know Allah are (the most) fearful of Allah.” [Faatir 35:28]///
5. Feeling ashamed and insignificant before Allah ٍ**SW**.
*This comes about when the worshipper knows that he is weak and commits sins by day and night, and he realizes that Allah SW is aware of this.
6. Other Profitable Prescriptions for Humbling the Heart
A true believer must try his best to love Allah SW above everyone and everything else. He must also work tenaciously to declare His Glory, fear Him, hope for His mercy and try to be completely be ashamed of himself before Allah. He realizes all of this because he knows in reality that he is weak and has numerous limitations and is constantly in error.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Avocado+banana smoothie
Maap ye..bulan puasa ni...just thought i should jot down my new invented recipe and to share with y'all,kalau ada sesapa nak buat . Selalu buat without banana but last night, with banana, it tasted even better ! Try it ! Avocado kan has many health benefits...
1 avocado
1 banana
1 tablespoon honey
1 mug of fresh milk
*blend semua*
spray whipped cream on top and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
おいしかった！
1 avocado
1 banana
1 tablespoon honey
1 mug of fresh milk
*blend semua*
spray whipped cream on top and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
おいしかった！
Friday, August 28, 2009
Inspiring !
Read Kak Yan's entry on 'Jangan Menyerah', suka lyric lagu ni....mintak izin ye kak Yan, Sam letak sini...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNTt2OYOLgU&feature=related
And this is from Ninie Ahmad's blog:
A wise man said, “If you are not happy about something, try to change it yourself.If you can’t, change your attitude – STOP COMPLAINING”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNTt2OYOLgU&feature=related
And this is from Ninie Ahmad's blog:
A wise man said, “If you are not happy about something, try to change it yourself.If you can’t, change your attitude – STOP COMPLAINING”.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
45 lessons in life !
Got this from email fwded by mama....For self reference. Noticed that 1 fellow fbooker also wrote some of the points in her fb status occasionally.
This is truly PRICELESS
Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio .
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone...
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first pay cheque.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. Its OK to let your children see you cry..
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
This is truly PRICELESS
Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio .
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone...
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first pay cheque.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. Its OK to let your children see you cry..
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
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