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📗 "O the one devoted to this worldly life, for how long will you be lost in the desert of confusion. Does your persistence have any limit? Will your hope (to remain in this life) ever end? - Woe to you! The ocean never drains out, so be content with your share of the water. Woe to you! Walking leisurely making small steps will never get you to your final destination! - It is impossible for a person to feel sufficiency when he is not content with what he already has in his hand! Woe to you, all that you rejoice for in this life is actually what you should be sad for, if only you would realise. - You have what suffices you, nevertheless you seek what would ruin you. How chained you are to this life! - The one diligently pursuing this life shall never have a life, because what kind of life is it when someone is neither sufficed nor content! Despite all this, such a person is always more bewildered than a bug on the back of a camel, though what he is after is less in worth than the wing of a mosquito." - (Paraphrased from - Ibn al-Jawzi, Seeds of Admonishment and Reform, page 147-148) - "If the world to Allah was equal to a mosquito's wing, then He would not allow the disbeliever to have a sip of water from it." (Jami' at-Tirmidhi, 2320) - @gardenofthepious #forevertemporary (at London, United Kingdom)

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“There is no harder punishment than when the servant has a cruel heart and moves away from Allah. The heart gets sick as the body does and its cure is in asking for forgiveness and protection. - It also becomes rusty like a mirror does and it is polished by remembering Allah. The heart can also be naked like the body and can lose its dress and decoration, which is piety, and it can feel hungry and thirsty like the body does and its nourishment is knowledge, love, trust, and offering service to Allah. - The heart will rest and feel relief if it is settled with Allah and it will worry and be anxious if it is settled with people. Whoever wants to purify his heart, must prefer Allah over and above his own desires.” (Ibn al-Qayyim, Al Fawa’id) - “Say: Oh my servants who have believed, fear your Lord. For those who do good in this world is good, and the earth of Allah is spacious. Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without limit.” (Quran, 39:10) - @gardenofthepious (at London, United Kingdom)

Without a doubt, we will all be tested with sickness that affects our health, having our wealth taken away which affects our riches, being sad which affects our happiness, and having distress which affects the overall wellbeing of our state of mind. If we are patient hoping for the reward with Allah in return (for our patience), then we will inevitably reach the good that Allah wanted for us. - One of the most beneficial ways to cope with our trials is by following the footsteps of others who have been tested and continued to persevere, and to know that there are disasters in every household. If you and I were to search, we would not find a person that has not been tested. Either that test would be that they lost a loved one, or something undesirable happened to that individual. - Anas ibn Maalik narrated that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “The greatness of reward depends on the greatness of the affliction, and if Allah loves a person, He tests them, so whoever is happy with that, then Allah will be happy with them, and whoever is angered by that, then Allah will be angry with them.” (At-Tirmithi 2396 and Ibn Maajah 4031) - Whoever is pleased with what Allah has tested them with will attain Allah’s pleasure and will receive plentiful reward, and whoever is angered by Allah’s test, panics because of it, and is not pleased with His decree, then such a person earns Allah’s anger and severe punishment therefore we must bare patience when faced with afflictions. - The wisdom of Allah dictates that this life will not be void of grief and distress. Whoever wishes to remain healthy and safe at all times without facing any afflictions has not knowing the meaning of “being held accountable” and has not understood the meaning of submission, for humankind in this life will no doubt be tested, either in their wealth, body, or family. @gardenofthepious #ForeverTemporary (at London, United Kingdom)

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“And if Allah should touch you with adversity, there is no remover of it except Him. If He touches you with good, then He is over all things competent.” (Qur’an, 6:17) - Allah is the only One Who can respond during times of anguish and difficulty. He is the only One Who can remove the trails and the tribulations that we may be experiencing, and He is the only One Who can save us from every distress. - Allah promises us that He will respond when the supplicant calls upon Him and that He will make a way out of every difficulty. It is up to the one experiencing tribulation to believe in this and to maintain hope in Allah’s promise. The true believer will always have a positive attitude and will never despair of Allah’s mercy. - We must always expect good from Allah and know that He will fulfil our expectations. If we continue to have positive thoughts about Allah and His mercy, then the outcome will always be good. However if we begin to doubt Allah’s response, then we will be treated in a way that matches this negative expectation. - We must avoid becoming impatient towards Allah due to a what we feel is a lack of response, and instead expect the best from Allah, relying upon Him and having faith that He will respond. It might not come at the time we want, or in the form that we expect, but be sure, without a doubt that Allah will respond. @gardenofthepious #ForeverTemporary (at London, United Kingdom)

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Forgiveness is crucial for preserving good relationships; it promotes love and affection among us. Without forgiveness, bitterness eats into us and our relationships become unpleasant. To avoid this from happening, we must pursue the path of forgiveness, without holding a grudge to attain tranquility, enabling us to live a blessed and revived relationship. In the Quran, Allah says (translation of meaning): “...Repel evil by that which is better, and then the one who is hostile to you will become as a devoted friend. But none is granted it except those who are patient and none is granted it except one having a great portion of good.” (Quran 41:34-35) Ibn Abbas commented on this verse, saying: “Allah commands the believers to be patient when they feel angry, to be forbearing when confronted with ignorance, and to forgive when they are mistreated. If they do this, Allah will save them from Satan and subdue their enemies to them until they become like close friends.” (Fath Al-Bari, 8:418) Forgiving and being patient, mends relationships and strengthens the bond between ourselves and the one who wronged us. However, this advice is followed only by those able to implement patience and forgiveness. These are some of the attributes of those who will attain Allah’s mercy in the Hereafter. May Allah grant us these attributes and help us strive to reach this high level of forgiveness, to be patient with others, and to be true believers; thus achieving contentment with a cleansed heart. @gardenofthepious #ForeverTemporary

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“The fortunate one is the one who puts right that which is between him and Allah, because for whoever puts things right between him and Allah, then Allah will put things right between him and the creation. - Whoever seeks the praise of people with that which earns the displeasure of Allah, then the person who praises him will come to blame him. - The real loser is the one who makes the rightness of his actions apparent to people, and shows his ugly actions to the One who is nearer to him than his jugular vein.” - (Jami’ Al-Ulum Wa’l Hikam, Page 269) - “Establish salah at each end of the day and in the first part of the night. Good actions eradicate bad actions. This is a reminder for people who pay heed.” (Quran, 11:114) - @gardenofthepious #ForeverTemporary (at London, United Kingdom)

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Patience and steadfastness in the face of affliction leads to Allah’s love and increase in His rewards, Allah loves the patient and steadfast (Quran, 3:146) and Allah also mentions in (Quran, 39:10) that “the patient and steadfast will be repaid their wages in full without any reckoning.” - This itself clearly states the benefits of enduring sabr during times of trials and tribulations. What to us seems like a poison, can in fact be a beautiful remedy. - Sabr itself, is to restrain the soul from misery and displeasure, restraining the tongue from complaining and the limbs from disorder. It is to remain firm upon the laws of Allah in all circumstances and to face difficulties with the best of conduct. - It is compulsory for a Muslim to practice sabr at the start of any suffering. The heartaches we will frequently confront in this Dunya, do not compare to the inexhaustible rewards we have been promised by Allah for overcoming our calamities. Allah tests us through mountains upon mountains of calamities, but wallahi as believers this can only cleanse and reinforce us, the same way lustrous gold is purified with blazing fire. - It is because of these great benefits and rewards, both worldly and eternal, that those who were tried most severely were the Prophets, then the righteous and then those closest to them. But they were steadfast in the face of denial and injury they suffered. (Quran, 6:34) - Often we neglect the significance of the blessings bestowed upon us, blessings of ease and well-being to name a few. We never truly acknowledge and appreciate Allah for His favours, until we lose them. Yet, we are swift to complain when we are opposed with troubles, forgetting that often a hardship can lead us towards Allah. - The same way if your leg was to be amputated in order to save your life from something life threatening, would you thank the doctor even though you will be disabled for the remainder of your life, or will you complain and be miserable for the rest of your life for being one leg short? - “It may well be that you dislike something in which Allah has placed a lot of good.” (Quran, 4:19) #ForeverTemporary @gardenofthepious

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“No one can indulge in unlawfulness except for two reasons: - The first of which, is failing to trust in Allah, despite the fact that if one obeys Him, he will surely be granted the best of gains. - The second reason is knowing that whoever abandons anything for the sake of Allah, surely He will grant him something better than what he has abandoned. - Unfortunately, his vain desires surpass his patience and his inclinations overpowers his mind. The first one has poor knowledge, and the second one has poor insight”. - (Al Fawa’id, page 73) - @gardenofthepious #ForeverTemporary (at London, United Kingdom)

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Know that every moment in this fleeting life is destined to involve moments of struggling and striving until we reach the grave; know that paradise in this world can never be found in what surrounds you, rather it is found within yourself, within the heart. - For it is the relationship with your Creator, Provider and Sustainer that provides you with a sense of tranquility and security that cannot be achieved by any other means; it can only be attained by repenting to Allah, beseeching Him, and having firm hope and reliance in His plans. - “And whoever relies upon Allah - then He is sufficient for him.” (Quran, 65:3) - @gardenofthepious #ForeverTemporary (at London, United Kingdom)

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"If the servant of Allah begins the day and the evening, without having any other concern except Allah, the Almighty, He will fulfill all his needs and relieve all his worries. He will empty the servant's heart for the sake of His love, his tongue will constantly remember Him and he will have the strength to perform religious duties for His sake. - And if he begins the day and the evening, without having any other concern except the life of this world (the dunya), Allah, the Almighty will cast worry and grief into his heart. He, the Almighty will leave him (the servant) to himself, and keep his heart busy with things other than His love. - His tongue will not remember Allah but will only be concerned with the creation. He will use all his strength in things other than the sake of Allah, and he will remain busy in the service of creation..." - (Ibn al-Qayyim (Rahimahullah), Al Fawa'id, Page 129) - @gardenofthepious #ForeverTemporary

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When Allah ‎ﷻ‬ takes something away from you, keep in mind He will always compensate you with something much better for you. But you will only receive this reward from Allah if you seek it from Him and remain patient. - Abu Sa'id and Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: - "Never a believer is stricken with a discomfort, an illness, an anxiety, a grief or mental worry or even the pricking of a thorn but Allah will expiate his sins on account of his patience." (Bukhari & Muslim) - It is Allah Who puts a believer through difficulties to cleanse and reinforce their faith. The same way a diamond or metal has to be burnt to remove the bad substances so that we are left with pure diamond or gold. - "If Allah wants to do good to somebody, He afflicts them with trials." (Bukhari, 5465) - Never feel excessive sadness over any problem in this temporary and deceiving world. No doubt, Allah created the world, He decreed the problems you're facing as a test, and He also created Jannah, you're amazing reward out of Allah's Mercy for being patient. - If you are patient in your difficulties, you lose nothing. Though you may feel extremely sad and feel like there is no benefit, remember you are being rewarded. Your rank is being elevated, or your sins are being expiated through these trials. The greater the difficulty the greater the reward. #ForeverTemporary @gardenofthepious - "Peace be upon you, because you persevered in patience! Excellent indeed is the final home." (Quran 13:24) (at London, United Kingdom)

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Servant of Allah, you pursue this fleeting world as if your life depends on it and you seek the Hereafter as if you have no need of it! You will receive your sustenance from this dunya even if you do not pursue it, but you will only acquire the Hereafter if you run after it, so be aware of your true condition. - Jannah is surrounded by difficulties, and you dislike it, yet Jahanam is surrounded by desires, and you run after it. Despite all this, this momentary life is more beloved to your heart than your own soul is, even though once you reach your grave you shall become more insignificant than even the dirt below your feet. - The poor are those who do not know the path to their Lord and nor do they seek to know it. When you awake do not expect to see the nightfall, likewise when you go to sleep do not expect to see the morning. Take benefit of your health before you become frail and take benefit from your life before it passes. O Son of Adam, what will your name be tomorrow? - @gardenofthepious #ForeverTemporary (at London, United Kingdom)

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“...Allah does not ask a soul what is beyond its ability. This only demonstrates Allah’s kindness, compassion and generosity towards His creation…” (Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Volume 2, Page 103) - Through this verse, Allah’s benevolence is demonstrated. Allah, our Creator, does not expect us to do what is beyond our own scope. He is compassionate and merciful towards His creation, not burdening any one of us with excessive trials outside of our own ability. Though at first facing these trials may seem daunting, essentially a trial that brings us to our knees reinforces us, do we still not persevere? - We all have our own ways of coping with troubles. It may be crying ourselves to sleep, isolating ourselves to the dark corners of a room, or turning to our friends. These are some ways in which many of us handle trials from Allah, but the best way of dealing with our problems and tests is through sabr and salah. - Unfortunately we are naturally impatient, and our patience and imaan differ between each other and alternates. But this is why Allah tests our faith according to our own tolerance. Allah knows how much each one of us can cope with, and Allah does not give us more than we can bear. This is out of His great mercy, furthermore the more patient we are, the more rewards we reap in this life and the Akhira. - So know that strength to bear whatever we may face, both mental and physical, comes from Al-Qawiyy (The Possessor of All Strength - Allah). We are reassured that when a difficulty takes place, Allah already knows we can get through it and this should reassure us for our future problems also. Allah ultimately knows what is best for us, and never sends us harm as believers unless it is to benefit us in some way. - Starting from now, we must aim to develop a more trusting, unquestioning and positive attitude towards Allah, and patiently make the best use of what appears to be a bad situation by drawing closer to Allah. - @gardenofthepious #ForeverTemporary

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