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Oh grieving soul, why do you still feel pain
All that you forsook is only for your gain
Pleasure you did feel when engaging therein
But your heart spoke true when it warned you of sin

Oh grieving soul, know this is the devil’s trap
His wish for you to succumb and run the same lap
His calls are always there, inviting to the past
But know the pleasure he promises will never truly last

Oh grieving soul, turn your gaze to the True ...

Shaykh Ashraf Ali Thanwi r.a.

“If one neither acts upon what one knows, nor tries to understand it properly,
then one’s knowledge is no better than ignorance”

“To be proud of a blessing is pride, but to consider it a gift from Allah and keep in mind your incompetence is thankfulness”

Shaykh Maseehullah Khan Saheb r.a.

“Solitude is achieved by the heart, not from sitting alone.
The body could be with everybody, whilst

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This beautiful aayat is the fourteenth aayat of Suratul Waaqi'ah. It is talking about "the Saabiqoon", those who have gone ahead, those who are the closest to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'aala. There will only be a few in the later times ie our times.

But these Sabiqoon are still there, even if few in number. So search for them, even if it takes your whole life. And once you have found one, grab unto the him and never let go, even for a second, for he is mercy from Allah the Greatest, ...

When angry... especially at someone you know well eg your spouse, your child, your parent, do not just spout from your mouth that which is in your mind. That is usually the cause of most fights, reckless use of the tongue and not thinking before speaking.

Next time you are angry at someone, pause and reflect.

* Who is this person you are angry at?
* What are all the good qualities in that person?
* What are all the good things this person has ...

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(These ideas are dedicated to a good friend of mine I recently met from Australia who has taught me great things and has got me thinking a lot of things)

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