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The Answer to Every Problem
On one occasion, during the summer, the gardener of Sayyiduna Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) came to him, expressing concern that the orchard was in need of water (as they had not experienced rainfall for some time).
Sayyiduna Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) responded by asking for some water, making wudhu and then performing salaah, after which he made du‘aa to Allah Ta‘ala (for rain). He then asked the gardener, “Can you see anything (i.e. rain)?” The gardener replied, “No, I cannot see anything.”
Sayyiduna …
The Opportunity of a Lifetime
It is commonly said that we live in a rat race. With people rushing off to work in the early hours of the morning, only returning in the night, and repeating the tiresome process day-after-day, in an effort to make ends meet, there is certainly some truth to the observation.
Now, imagine that you have no qualification or work experience at all. Yet, you are given a unique job opportunity. If you work for just one hour a day, you will be …
How to React when Angered
وَٱلْكَـٰظِمِينَ ٱلْغَيْظَ وَٱلْعَافِينَ عَنِ ٱلنَّاسِ ۗ وَٱللَّـهُ يُحِبُّ ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
(The people of taqwa are) those who restrain their anger and forgive people, and Allah Ta‘ala loves those who do good. (Surah Aal ‘Imraan v134)
In this verse, Allah Ta‘ala mentions further qualities of the people of taqwa (one quality has already been discussed here).
To become angry is a natural human emotion. Hence, a person cannot, by his nature, choose to …
