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« on: May 03, 2008, 08:45:17 pm »

The Peaceful Life of the True Believer

It is revealed in the Qur'an that whoever believes in Allah and does good work, whether male or female, Allah will make them live a good life in this world. He will further reward them in the Hereafter with for what they did. This is a promise of Allah in Surah An-Nahl, Verse 97, from the creator of human beings. We will briefly look at how the true believer is saved from the woes of everyday life of the mass, and earns the good life in this world, promised by Allah.

A believer is the one who has absolute faith in the existence of Allah and the Day of Judgment. In every moment of his life, his unique goal is to earn Allah's pleasure. He knows he will have to give an account of every single moment of his life. Unlike the rest, he is aware that his purpose in creation is to worship Allah by always seeking to do what is right and avoiding what is evil, and by fulfilling the commandments of the Qur'an. The believer is therefore never worried about what other people are thinking of him, since his goal is never to please people, but Allah. He always seeks to do what is right regardless of the people around him, because of fear and love of Allah, and awareness of the Hereafter. He is not unduly moved by other people's perception of him because what truly matters is Allah's approval. Most ignorant people worry about what others will think of them, but the believer has no such worries and his deeds are always sincere.

Another way the believer attains peace even during apparently troublesome times is as follows. The believer knows that everything befalls him according to Allah's destiny and to test him. When he encounters trouble big or small, he accepts that it is the destiny created by Allah and so remains calm and collected. Therefore, he retains his mental resources in a crisis or a difficult situation and comes up with sound solutions to the problem.

The believer has no attachment to this world. His emotional detachment from the world is manifested in the fact that if necessary, he will give up his life in Allah's way. Since he is prepared to give up his life for Allah, material wealth or other blessings removed from him do not make him lose his balance in life. A disbeliever for example, may suffer from depression or even commit suicide after a loss of wealth or a close person, the believer has no need for anything in this world. It is Allah who gives provision and it is Allah who takes them when He wills.

“There is no creature on earth which is not dependant on Allah for its provision. He knows where it lives and where it dies. It is all in a Clear Book” (Qur’an 11:6)

The fundamental reason why the irreligious person leads a restless life compared to the true believer is that all their actions and thoughts in life do not carry the right motivations and intentions. Allah created people so that they may worship Him. This worship is defined in the Qur'an as encompassing every single moment of the one's life. This means that the believer should always aim to worship Allah at all times by doing all actions purely for Allah's pleasure. The irreligious person who does not live according to Allah's purpose in creation only prepares distress for himself in this world and agonizing punishment in the Hereafter.

“Such is the punishment (in this world), but the punishment of the Hereafter is even greater, if only they knew.”  (Qur’an 68:33)

Death is the moment when one begins their life in the Hereafter. For disbelievers, death is the end of a life where they desperately tried to find eternal happiness. Just the thought of death fills them with fear, hopelessness and sorrow because for them death brings an absolute end to everything. The believer on the other hand, has lived all his life earning the approval of Allah and looking forward to Paradise. He always sought Allah's forgiveness and mercy. Death is a moment he actually looks forward to, whether it is sooner or later.

As the believer overcomes the greatest source of fear and anxiety, death, all other stress and anxiety become trivial. Each every single moment can only be a way to conform even more to the moral values of the Qur'an and draw nearer to Allah. The believer enjoys a sense of confidence and finds joys in the good things Allah provides for him. Having absolute trust in Allah, the believer is a very confident person, yet humble. This confidence is carried forward in his strong sense of what is right and wrong, his desire to do good, and in inviting others to follow this sublime path made clear by the Creator of man in the Qur'an.

"But when the righteous are asked, 'What has your Lord sent down?' They say, 'all that is good'. There is good in the world for those who do good, and the abode of the Hereafter is even better. How excellent is the home of the righteous!" (Qur'an 16:30)
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« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2008, 02:00:16 pm »


Thank you that was very nicely presented to us.   

This is a very materialistic world, but we have faith in Allah, this is what gets us through. 
Thank you  thank you
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« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2008, 06:01:38 pm »


Thank you that was very nicely presented to us.   

This is a very materialistic world, but we have faith in Allah, this is what gets us through. 
Thank you  thank you


Thank you sister Shahida,

You are certainly one of the few peoples who would appreciate such works. To most people, these writings which are truly from the Qur'an do not resonate with them. But post up a story about some person from the past, they are filled with excitement.

May Allah guide us all to the truth and true devotion to Him.

Take care sister. Smiley
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« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2008, 10:24:15 pm »

Dynamic article brother.

Unmotivated spiritual & ethical principles and maximum patience are some of the most important attributes of a believer mentioned many times in the Quran.  The Quran says that a believer shouldn't fear the blame of any blamer in matters of proclaiming or embracing the truth.  Very few perople, even believers or believing scholars, are fortunate enough to acquire such courage.  This was the reason I disagreed on Yahya Haroon's stance of omiting Palestine in that 4-part video.  He was being evasive about highlighting a gross injustice for fear of powerful people .... or should I say, to curry favor from powerful people. 

Death is very often an incentive for believers.  The only reason when some believers feel a bit sad at the thought of death is when they have responsibilities of weak or disabled offspring or parents, then they would worry about leaving them at the care of this cruel world.  But then their firm faith in Allah fills them with hope for the survival of their loved ones, and that hope surpasses their fear.  You pointed out very well that the restlessnesses of a disbeliever is to a large extent because for them the road of life ends at the grave.  As soon as they cross 40, the end seems to be approaching all too soon, beyond which they have nothing to wait for.  Some even realise the cause for their hopelessness and are subsequently hounded with guilt, yet they're too proud or too lazy to make amends.  Some don't even know that it's never too late to turn to Allah and ask for His forgiveness.  Unlike a believer, a disbeliever depends entirely upon their fellow human beings for help and goodwill.  But kindness, loyalty and justice among humans are rare which can be a source of great distress for those who are too dependent upon each other but never think of Allah.  Though believers also do suffer from depression and grief of various sorts in this earthly life that's filled with trials and tributations for everyone, yet their unshakably faith and trust in the Almighty Allah is a constant cure and a healing for their worries.  It makes them more realistic and humble, in that, they understand their limitations as humans.  Hence, contentment dwells in their hearts more easily on the basis of their best efforts and sincere intentions because they know that Allah is an infallible Judge. 

Thanks for illuminating our minds with such lovely thoughts brother Ace.  Such reminders are vital for everyone, even for disbelievers.  The Truth must be delivered to all, whether they like it or not.

Salaams and peace Smiley
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« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2008, 05:28:45 pm »

Maa'shAllah, very soothing topic and thread.  I'm already beginning to feel even more peaceful than before.  May God Almighty keep helping all of u in yr quest for guidance.  Like He says in the Quran to believers to vie one with another in good works.  Alhumdulilah. 
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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2008, 12:42:44 pm »

Thanks br. Ace.  excellent thoughts.  I wish more people in the Muslim community realised this.  If only they did, there would surely be much less materialism and jealousy among relatives and friends.  It is unfortunate that many of those who are born in Muslim households, offer their prayers, fast, read the Quraan and its translations, give charity, have performed Hajj,  .. yet they take everything as a mere ritual keeping it separate from their everyday lives.  Within the boundaries of their daily lives, every teaching of the Quraan and the purpose of worshipping Allah is totally forgotten and it's just competition and gossip as to who has more money, a higher social status, a better house, better car, better jewellery and so on.  Your article, dear brother, portrays so well the superficiality of such values.  The human mind is so stubborn.  It knows full well that none of such worldly assets accompany us in the next world, yet it just won't stop to think of its huge folly. 

On Dec. 27 of 2007 when I heard and saw of the assasination of Benazir Bhutto, I began to think .. this person acquired so much of illegal wealth that ran into a few billions of dollars scattered all over the globe.  Most of us wouldn't even know how to write such amounts in figures!  At the time she died, she was effete with luxury and didn't even know exactly how much ill-gotten worldly wealth she possessed, because the quantity was (and is) so enormous.  And now look what's happened.  Her body lies in her cold grave and her soul travels away empty-handed in the custody of Allah.  What we know for sure is that that wealth, no matter how enormous, won't help her a bit to answer the questions asked by Allah.
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« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2008, 07:57:57 am »

salaam sister
you really speak my kind of language, i think the uk muslim population are very materialistic,  met so many muslims but they want the best cars bling etc.  dont they know the best things in life are free like,   stroking your cat, hearing your childs first words, etc.

I think you know what i mean
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« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2008, 04:52:35 pm »

Right on, sister shahida.  I couldn't agree more.   Such simple pleaures of life as u mentioned cost nothing and provide the greatest of comfort to hearts that are filled with gratitude and contentment toward God Almighty.  Unfortunately many Muslims everywhere at present are acquiring that 'keeping up with the Joneses' sort of an attitude.  The most materialistic ones seem to be those of the South Asian community, particularly recent immigrants from these regions to the West.  They take the cake!  They've turned the purpose of their entire life into nothing beyond a status symbol for others to see.  Obviously with such an attitude, pressures of life keep mounting and one keeps gettin more distracted from the good & peaceful values of Faith and humanity. Subsequently they get increasingly & needlessly selfish, jealous, competitive and disunited.  It's happening right before our eyes .. apparently the grassroot problem being that the concept of contentment and humility are totally missing from the hearts & minds of such folks.
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« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2008, 07:29:16 pm »



Just like to say thank you to all here for your wonderful contributions. I have been following through but had no time to reply. I dont get any responses usually from Sunni forums on these sorts faith related writings.

It was great to read what you all had to say. All praise be to Allah. It is wonderful to know people who believe in Allah and the Last Day. And I would like to encourage people to speak up whenever they can about anything they have to say on faith related issues, any insight or wisdom they have which they can share or contribute. Only this way can we hope to know who the believers are. In the Qur'an, we are informed the hypocrites can be identified. OFr example, in one of the Surahs, Allah tells the Prophet not to obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites.

Thanks again and may Allah increase us all in wisdom and true devotion to him.
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« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2008, 07:39:17 pm »

It is unfortunate that many of those who are born in Muslim households, offer their prayers, fast, read the Quraan and its translations, give charity, have performed Hajj,  .. yet they take everything as a mere ritual keeping it separate from their everyday lives.  Within the boundaries of their daily lives, every teaching of the Quraan and the purpose of worshipping Allah is totally forgotten and it's just competition and gossip as to who has more money, a higher social status, a better house, better car, better jewellery and so on.  Your article, dear brother, portrays so well the superficiality of such values.  The human mind is so stubborn.  It knows full well that none of such worldly assets accompany us in the next world, yet it just won't stop to think of its huge folly. 

Peace sister Zeynab,

Just wanted to say, you wonderfully pointed an important attribute of many ignorant people who have not grasped true faith. It is precisely because they do not have true faith in Allah and the Hereafter that they can engage in unwise and imprudent deeds, despite praying, fasting, and going on Hajj. This also indicates the level of sincerity they really have during those ritualistic acts of worship. Thanks for your thoughts sister and thanks to everyone who contributed their valuable wisdom on this subject. Smiley May Allah have mercy on us all.

 
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« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2008, 07:44:42 pm »

Unlike a believer, a disbeliever depends entirely upon their fellow human beings for help and goodwill.  But kindness, loyalty and justice among humans are rare which can be a source of great distress for those who are too dependent upon each other but never think of Allah.

Peace sister Cat,

Thanks very much for all that you said in your post, that was very beneficial to read. I particularly noticed what you stated above as I am actually writing something on the point you made. Ofcourse I will put it up when I am done inshaAllah. Thanks again and peace be to you. Smiley 
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« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2008, 03:33:09 am »

Dear brother Ace.  Many thanks for your appreciation. 

Just wondering, would you know any of those traditional forums that might be slightly more lenient as to allow posts like ours to be put up there?  I signed into one which you had mentioned recently, but never received a confirmation from them.  The reason I asked was perhaps it would be a good idea to post in some of these places periodically (no need for an interaction) only to keep track of how diverse thoughts can be. 

Salaam Alaikum and peace to you dear brother Smiley
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« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2008, 12:19:34 pm »

Dear brother Ace.  Many thanks for your appreciation. 

Just wondering, would you know any of those traditional forums that might be slightly more lenient as to allow posts like ours to be put up there?  I signed into one which you had mentioned recently, but never received a confirmation from them.  The reason I asked was perhaps it would be a good idea to post in some of these places periodically (no need for an interaction) only to keep track of how diverse thoughts can be. 

Salaam Alaikum and peace to you dear brother Smiley


Dear Sister Zeynab,

When I registered, they were not activating my account either until I had to email them. So would it be possible for you to contact them here?
http://www.easy-talk.org/contactus.htm I appreciate your efforts sister, and ofcourse it is Allah who shall reward you, inshaAllah.

Another forum where I put up articles is www.islamicaweb.com, the person who runs it is open-minded so are most of the moderators. There are a few staunch Hadith upholders who will fight, but a lot of people tend to just go along with the majority without getting involved much. You can put up stuff and no one will remove them. Its a very busy forum too.

I know I asked you this long ago, is there any forums you can direct me too?

May Allah reward your efforts dear sister.
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« Reply #13 on: May 09, 2008, 12:08:29 am »

Thanks brother.  I've already sent a reminder to easytalk.org   Hope I hear from them.

I tried signing in with Islamica web forum.  I think there's a technical problem with registration.  No matter which user name I choose, I get the message "this user name already exists" and to pick a new one.  Other than my own name to which I also got the same message, I must have tried signing in with 6 or 7 unique user names.  No luck.  It's just not going thru.  InshAllah will try again.  I wonder what's the secret behind it.  I do everything to make sure our forum is easy for registration, and it only takes minutes to register here.  But there are others that keep giving errors.
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« Reply #14 on: May 09, 2008, 12:17:12 am »

Peace sister Zeynab,

Just wanted to say, you wonderfully pointed an important attribute of many ignorant people who have not grasped true faith. It is precisely because they do not have true faith in Allah and the Hereafter that they can engage in unwise and imprudent deeds, despite praying, fasting, and going on Hajj. This also indicates the level of sincerity they really have during those ritualistic acts of worship. Thanks for your thoughts sister and thanks to everyone who contributed their valuable wisdom on this subject. Smiley May Allah have mercy on us all.

There'a a verse in the Glorious Quraan that describes this situation in a manner that's so articulate and complete, it's like portraying the behaviour and trend of billions of people of this world in a single ayat.  Please read below.  The truth, accuracy and far-sightedness of the following verse can wake up a person in the deepest of slumber.

"Know that the life of the world is only play, and idle talk, and pageantry, and boasting among you, and rivalry in respect of wealth and children; as the likeness of vegetation after rain, whereof the growth is pleasing to the husbandman, but afterward it drieth up and thou seest it turning yellow, then it becometh straw. And in the Hereafter there is grievous punishment, and (also) forgiveness from Allah and His good pleasure, whereas the life of the world is but matter of illusion."  (57:20) Al-Hadid
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