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Advice on Anger & Hardships

February 12, 2010 By

Sometimes someone becomes angry when a hardship or affliction befalls him. How does Islam look at this situation? People, during circumstances of affliction or difficulties, are at four levels: First Level – Angry Such people become angry. This can be in different ways. For instance, the anger is by the heart as if he is angry at his Lord. So, he gets angry with what Allah has decreed for him, and this (level) is not permissible. It’s possible that it could even … [Read more...]

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Beautiful story of sabr & reward

August 18, 2008 By

I found this on the Sunniforum.com website, I hope many of us can read and benefit from this. Sometimes we get so caught up with life in this world and the minor struggles that seem so big, we lose track of our ultimate destination and goal. Since I was born I suffered from Exema on my hands and arms and now I am 22 years of age and still suffering from such disease. Alhamdulelah it goes for a while but it comes back infected and inflamed. I always looked around me and saw other people's hands and … [Read more...]

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Remaining Silent

January 17, 2008 By

Once, a person was verbally abusing Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) while the Prophet (peace be upon him) was curiously watching with a smile. After taking much abuse quietly, Abu Bakr responded to a few of his comments. At this, the Prophet exhibited his disapproval, got up and left. Abu Bakr caught up with the Prophet and wondered, 'O Messenger of Allaah, he was abusing me and you remained sitting. When I responded to him, you disapproved and got up.' The Messenger of Allaah responded, 'There … [Read more...]

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