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Tension Free Life...
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Thirteen representatives from Thajeeb tribe of Yemen, came to visit Prophet (May peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Prophet hosted them nicely and assigned Bilal (May Allah be pleased with him) to help them. They learned many things from prophet and were ready to return to their tribe to teach them what they have learned. Prophet advised his companions to present each of them with gifts better than what he used to give to any other representative groups. He inquired if any one had left to get the gift.
“Yes, the boy who guards our vehicles outside”
“Please ask him to come over”.
They took that boy to Prophet. He introduced himself.
“I am from Abadee tribe. You have given all members of our group with whatever they need. Will you give me what I need too?”
“Indeed, What are your needs?”
My needs are different from that of my friends. Though they came out of their love for Islam, I came here so that Allah’s prophet will pray for me to get my sins forgiven, to have mercy of Allah upon me and to have Allah put contentment in my heart .
Prophet prayed holding him close :Ya Allah, Forgive this boy, have Your mercy on him and fill his mind with contentment .
He also was presented the same gifts like others. They all returned home.
10th Year of Hijra
The same group met prophet in Madina again.
“Where is that boy who visited me with you?”
“Dear Prophet. We have never seen a person like him. We haven’t even heard about someone who is contented like him in what Allah has provided. Even if everyone is parting and sharing this entire world, he won’t even care”.
“Alhamdulillah, I wish that he should die as “one”".
“Don’t everyone die as just one…? ” they doubted.
“No, there are people who die shattered. Their desires and aspirations will fall apart in the valleys of earth. Death will come to them in one of those valleys. Allah will not care in which one they perished.”
As Prophet wished, that boy lead a contented life. Though a big chunk of people from Yemen abandoned Islam after the demise of Prophet, he remained steadfast in Islam. Lived as a preacher of Islam and turned into a great scholar.
There is no great fortune than living contented in what Allah has provided. Such people can live without any anxiety or envy. They can move ahead without any tension. Those who are drowned in greed and envy can never taste the pleasure in this life. Their hearts are filled with desires and greeds, one after another. They can never be satisfied in what Allah has provided.
Look at the life of our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him). From today’s perspective, it would be a “life great sufferings”, but Prophet was happy and contented in what Allah had provided. So did his family. Even if they had rough rotis or dried Barley to eat, they were able to live with it happily and say “All praise belongs to Allah, who fed us and quenched our thirst and made us Muslims”. When wearing cloths, they declared “Praise is to Allah who has clothed me with this and provided it for me, though I was powerless myself and incapable”. When mounting on their vehicle: “Glory be to Him who has brought this under our control whereas we were unable to control it. Surely we are to return to Him”. This is the character of a believer, a mind that constantly reminds the blessings from Allah, a mind that seeks pleasure in what Allah had provided, rather than worrying on what was not given.
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Five Ways to Deal with Disappointment
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-  Raghad Ebied -

We are all inevitably going to face moments of disappointment in our life – disappointments from work, family, friends, and even ourselves. That’s the very nature of the world we live in – it’s not ideal, it’s not perfect and shortcomings are bound to happen from others and from ourselves.
The question is how do we deal with these disappointments – how do we reconcile our need to have fulfilling jobs and relationships and fulfill our own promises to ourselves when we as well as others are humans who can be weak and forgetful?
How do we forgive when we’re hurt? How do we “forget” when we need to move on? How do we overcome intense feelings of disappointment and sometimes disbelief about what happens around us?
For some people, they indeed feel everything so much more intensely – including joy and sorrow, pain and relief, disappointment and awe. Maybe their tears suddenly start to flow when they see a child crying because they had to say good bye to a loved one or lost something special. Maybe they worry a lot when they hear about family or friends going through a difficult time.
An ability to feel what others feel, to know how others feel, to support others through what they feel. Cherish this blessing. Certainly, do not feel ashamed of it. And use it to bring comfort to others.These are the emotions of compassion, of empathy and of sensitivity to those around you or what some may call the “Highly sensitive person” (HSP), which is actually found in 20% of our human population. Allah has bestowed you with a blessing that you can use to bring comfort to others.
The other side of this blessing though could be your sensitivity to negativity, criticism, and disappointment. Don’t feel guilty about minimizing these situations when you can help it – and if they can’t be minimized because they are a part of your daily life with family or work for example, one can learn how to manage them.
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Why Are You Muslim?
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‘Why are you Muslim?’ It may sound like an obvious question, but often many of us don’t have a clear answer to it. I remember being asked this question by my elder brother when I was fourteen years of age, my initial answer was ‘Well, our family is Muslim’, his reply to this made me think, he said, ‘If your family were Hindu or Christian, would you be as well?’. I replied with a strong ‘No, Islam is the truth’, the discussion that followed made me question the basis of my life and changed my life for ever. He triggered me to think about how to prove that Islam is the truth rather than just believing it emotionally or blindly. In fact Allah (swt) has condemned people for imitating their forefathers and adopting their belief without clear evidence.

In the Holy Qur’an, He (swt) says:

“And verily guess is no substitute for the truth.” [TMQ 53:28]

“They have no (certain) knowledge. They follow nothing but conjecture. For surely; they killed him not (‘Isa).” [TMQ 4:157]

"These are nothing but names which you have devised, you and your fathers, for which Allah has sent down no authority. They follow nothing but conjecture and what their Nafs desire. Even though there has already come to them the Guidance from their Rabb" [TMQ 53:23]

"Do you have Ilm (knowledge) for that which you claim so that you provide us with? You follow nothing but conjecture (Zann)." [TMQ 6:148]

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TENSION FREE LIFE…
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Thirteen representatives from Thajeeb tribe of Yemen, came to visit Prophet (May peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Prophet hosted them nicely and assigned Bilal (May Allah be pleased with him) for their help. They learned many things from prophet and were ready to return to their tribe to teach them what they have learned. Prophet advised his companions to present each of them with gifts better than what he used to give to any other representative groups. He inquired if any one had left to get the gift.
“Yes, the boy who guards our vehicles outside”
“Please ask him to come over”.
They took that boy to Prophet. He introduced himself.
“I am from Abadee tribe. You have given all members of our group with whatever they need. Will you give me what I need too?”
“Indeed, What are your needs?”
My needs are different from that of my friends. Though they came out of their love for Islam, I came here so that Allah’s prophet will pray for me to get my sins forgiven, to have mercy of Allah upon me and to have Allah put contentment in my heart .
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Tips Gembira Sepanjang Hari
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Kesegaran dan minda positif mampu menambahkan semangat bagi melakukan tugasan seharian.
Perkara terbaik yang boleh dilakukan selepas membuka mata di pagi hari adalah:
1. Bersyukur
Bersyukur kerana anda masih diberi nafas pagi ini bagi melihat matahari dan menghirup segarnya udara kurniaan Allah. Bersyukur juga kerana anda masih diberi kesempatan untuki melakukan dan menjadi yang terbaik; pastinya lebih baik daripada yang semalam.
2. Tekad Bermotivasi
Ucapkan dalam hati dan kepada diri yang anda mahu bersemangat sepenuhnya. Dengarkan dan baca bahan bermotivasi sebelum memulakan tugas. Di waktu awal pagi, jangan buka email, baca newspaper, baca gosip-gosip mahupun join sesi mengumpat bersama kawan-kawan. Hal ini kerana ia menerbitkan energi negatif lalu menghalang anda dari bermotivasi sepanjang hari.
3. Tingkatkan Motivasi Diri Dengan Mencari Motivasi Terbaik
Motivasi harus dijaga. Sekiranya ia tidak dipelihara, ia akan menjadikan kita tidak bersemangat.
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7 Cara jaga Kesihatan yang diamalkan Nabi s.a.w.
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Selalu Bangun Tidur Awal

Rasulullah s.a.w. selalu bangun tidur sebelum subuh bagi melaksanakan solat sunnah. Suasana segar pada waktu subuh amat mencergaskan minda.

Tidak Suka Marah

Marah berlebihan akan membuatkan seseorang itu panas baran dan boleh menghidap darah tinggi. Sifat Rasulullah s.a.w. adalah penyantun dan amat pemaaf. Baginda sering mengajar para sahabat agar menahan marah dan menganjurkan agar banyak bersabar.

Suka Buat Kerja

Antara perangai Rasulullah s.a.w. yang amat disenangi oleh isteri-isteri baginda ialah sifat ringan tulang melakukan sesuatu dengan sendiri, seperti menjahit, memasak, membantu urusan rumah. Ringan tulang menyebabkan baginda berpeluh dan sihat.

Suka Berjalan Kaki

Sama ada ke pasar atau ke kebun, baginda gemar berjalan dan menyapa sahabat. Kadang kala, baginda mengunjungi rumah para sahabat. Dengan berjalan, baginda menggerakkan seluruh tubuh dan ini dapat melancarkan aliran darah dan yang baik untuk jantung.

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Cinta
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-by Azzam Supardi -

Daripada Abu Hurairah r.a., Rasulullah s.a.w. bersabda yang bermaksud:
"Sesungguhnya pada hari kiamat kelak, Allah akan befirman yang bermaksud: 'Di manakah orang yang saling mencinta kerana-Ku? Pada hari ini Aku akan menaungi mereka di bawah naungan-Ku; pada hari ini tidak ada naungan selain naungan-Ku'" (Riwayat Muslim)

Dari puncak gunung, pandangan matanya melebar ke segenap dataran yang luas terbentang. Dataran yang kaya dengan flora dan fauna anugerah Tuhan. Rongga dadanya segar menghirup udara dari puncak.

 Di sudut itu dia memikirkan tentang agama yang disayanginya. Agama yang dianutinya. Memiliki penganut tetapi ramai yang tidak setia. Ramai yang telah lupa. Ramai mengaku masih beriman tetapi terpesong daripada amalan. Jika kita punyai teman, kemudian berlalu pergi dan tidak setia lagi, bagaimanakah perasaan ini? Pasti hati akan bersalut perasaan marah dan sedih. Sedih memikirkan teman tidak setia lagi.

 Namun andai kita lupa pada Islam, Allah sesekali tidak akan berasa rugi dan bersedih kerana janji Allah itu pasti. Islam tetap akan tertegak suatu hari nanti biarpun kini, mata ini tidak akan sempat melihat kemilau cahayanya menerangi seluruh alam. Biarpun kini cita-cita itu terasa sukar untuk digapai, pasti Allah menggantikan golongan yang lalai ini dengan golongan yang memiliki hati yang jitu untuk bangkit membawa obor Islam. Golongan ini mencintai Allah dan Allah juga mencintai mereka.

 Islam yang indah akan dapat diamalkan sepenuhnya. Dunia ini akan dibanjir kasih sayang kepada Pencipta dan sesama makhluk. Tiada yang menindas dan tiada yang tertindas. Dunia akan dilimpahi rahmat berpanjangan. Tertegaknya hukum Allah menjamin kebahagiaan hidup di dunia dan akhirat kerana Dia tahu segalanya. Kerana Dia yang mencipta kita dan mengatur sistem hidup kita.

 Saat itu akan terpadamlah api marak kejahilan yang meratah minda umat Islam. Akan musnahlah kata-kata sinis yang memperlekehkan Islam. Tiada lagi kata-kata nista menghina agama Allah ini. Seluruh alam akan bersatu untuk berlindung di bawah redup kasih-Nya.  
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Lidah Tentukan Langkah Manusia Ke Syurga Atau Neraka
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KATA Imam al-Ghazali, lidah antara nikmat Allah SWT yang besar dan antara ciptaan Tuhan yang amat halus dan ganjil. Lidah mempunyai bentuk yang indah, kecil dan menarik.
Selanjutnya Imam al-Ghazali berkata: “Keimanan dan kekufuran seseorang tiada terang dan jelas, selain dengan kesaksian lidah. Lidah mempunyai ketaatan yang besar dan mempunyai dosa besar pula. Anggota tubuh yang paling derhaka kepada manusia ialah lidah. Sesungguhnya lidah alat perangkap syaitan yang paling jitu untuk menjerumuskan manusia.”
Daripada kata Imam al-Ghazali itu jelas menunjukkan kepada kita besarnya peranan lidah dalam kehidupan manusia kerana lidah kita boleh masuk syurga dan kerana lidah juga boleh dihumban kita ke neraka.
Oleh kerana lidah boleh membawa kebaikan dan keburukan dalam hidup manusia, kita perlu sentiasa berwaspada menggunakan lidah sewaktu bertutur kata. Dengan kata lain, kita hendaklah bijak menggunakan lidah apabila bercakap.
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BERPAKAIAN TETAPI TELANJANG
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Buat para ibu, isteri, kakak, adik-adik perempuan serta para suami dan ayah yang sayangkan isteri dan anak-anak perempuanya, Rasulullah s.a.w telah memberi amaran berkenaan satu sikap golongan hawa yang menjadi penghalang mereka daripada mencium bau syurga. Bau syurga pun tidak dapat dihidu, apatah lagi melangkah kaki memasukinya. Nauzubillah! Moga Allah melindungi kita semua.
Hadis daripada Abu Hurairah r.a. bahawa Rasulullah s.a.w bersabda yang bermaksud: “Ada dua golongan yang akan menjadi penghuni neraka. Aku belum pernah melihat mereka iaitu golongan yang mempunyai cemeti-cemeti bagaikan ekor lembu yang digunakan untuk memukul orang dan golongan kedua adalah para wanita yang berpakaian tetapi telanjang, berlenggang-lenggok ketika berjalan, menarik perhatian orang yang melihat mereka. Kepala mereka bagaikan bonggol unta yang senget. Mereka tidak akan masuk syurga dan tidak dapat mencium bau wanginya. Sesungguhnya bau wangi syurga boleh terhidu dari jarak perjalanan yang sangat jauh.” (Riwayat Muslim no. 3971) Dalam riwayat Imam Malik, ada sambungan hadis ini iaitu: “…Bau wangi syurga dapat dihidu dari jarak 500 tahun perjalanan.” (Al-Muwatta’, no. 1421)
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Jaga 5 Prinsip Apabila Berbelanja
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Tidak kedekut

Janganlah kedekut berbelanja untuk diri sendiri dan keluarga, terutama bagi memenuhi keperluan-keperluan wajib. Sifat bakhil bukanlah sifat seorang Muslim.

Di dalam hadis disebut: "Berhati-hatilah dengan sifat kikir kerana sesungguhnya umat sebelum kami telah binasa disebabkan kekikiran. Sifat kikir telah mengarahkan mereka agar memutuskan hubungan, lalu mereka memutuskannya, mengarahkan mereka agar kedekut, lalu mereka pun menjadi kedekut, mengarahkan  mereka agar melakukan keburukan lalu mereka pun melakukan keburukan."

Di samping itu, Islam juga tidak mahu umatnya hidup sehingga tidak mahu menikmati yang halal seperti berpakai cantik atau makan dan minum yang enak-enak.

Berbelanja untuk yang berhak

Berbelanjalah untuk yang hak dan jangan sesekali mengabaikannya. Contohnya membayar zakat, memberi nafkah kepada ibu dan bapa, meraikan tetamu yang datang ke rumah, membantu orang yang di dalam kesusahan, bersedekah kepada fakir miskin bagi memenuhi keperluan asas mereka, menderma untuk golongan yang ditimpa musibah dan sebagainya.


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7 Things To-Do In Times of Hardship
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Whenever a person faces hardship, it’s easy for him/her to give up and walk away from their challenges or complain and blame those around him/her. They fall into depression, feel sad about their situation and feel powerless. They don’t understand “why this is happening to them” or “what they did to deserve this”. But for a ProductiveMuslim, his/her way of thinking is completely different.
Whenever a ProductiveMuslim faces hardship, he/she takes a step back from their difficult situation and thinks about it from a higher level. They step back from their life with all its worries, anxieties, problems, and thinks about it from an Akhira perspective, then they ask themselves the question: what does this ALL mean when compared to the Hereafter? What does this ALL mean when compared to eternity in Jannah?
One of the main misunderstanding we all have in this life is that if we do good, we should get good in this life and hereafter. This is not entirely true.
This life is not the life we’ll get justice in. If this was the case, there would be no need for a Day of Judgement or Akhira.
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Waswaas (insinuating thoughts from Shaytaan)
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By Shaykh Muḥammad b. Ṣaleh al-Munajjid
A person may ask: “I am suffering from many insinuating thoughts (waswaas) about the nature of Allah, may He be glorified. There are thoughts going around in my mind that I cannot utter because they are not befitting to Allah, and they keep coming back to me, when I am praying and at other times. It is so bad that I doubt my faith, and wonder if I am even a Muslim or not. What is the cure for this problem?”
A number of ahadeeth have been reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) which contain the answer to this problem, al-hamdu Lillah.
The Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The Shaytaan may come to any one of you and say, ‘Who created Allah?’ If any one of you experiences this, let him say, ‘Aamantu billaahi wa rasoolih (I believe in Allah and His Messenger),’ and that will drive him away.”(Saheeh al-Jaami’, 1657).
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The Shaytaan may come to any one of you and ask, ‘Who created the heaven?’ and he will say, ‘Allah.’ The Shaytaan will say, ‘Who created the earth?’ and he will say, ‘Allah.’ Then the Shaytaan will say, ‘Who created Allah?’ If any one of you experiences this, let him say, ‘Aamantu billaahi wa rasoolih.’”(Saheeh al-Jaami’, 1656).
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Six Productive and Practical Steps for Walking Out of Depression
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by Usman Shamaki

Six Poductive and Practical Ways for Walking out of Depression - Productive MuslimDepression is a condition which affects a growing population of individuals around the world. It does not discriminate with regard to race, educational background, social status or religion. Despite the fact that there is nothing to be ashamed of, individuals who suffer from this condition usually bear it quietly for fear of the stigma of being labelled as having a mental incapacity.
Islam being not just a religion but also a complete way of life has provided us with a solution out of every problem, and depression is one problem the solution to which can be found in the teachings of Islam. I must stress here that I will not discuss anti-depressants as steps for walking out of depression, the reason being, I consider them to be more chemical than practical. Speaking from personal knowledge and experience, we shall examine six ways of rising above the trials and tribulations of depression:

1.   Reciting Suratul Nas:

Basically, depression mostly consists of feelings of self-doubt and extremely low self-esteem which I can attribute to the deceptive whisperings of Shaitan. When one peruses through the meaning of Suratul Nas, you will notice it is mostly a prayer for protection from the whisperings of Shaitan. Consistently reciting Surah tul Nas, whenever feelings of self-doubts surface; will safeguard one from depression and uplift the mood of one who suffers from depression.

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13 Cara Mudah Untuk Kosongkan Fikiran Yang Berserabut
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Kehidupan seharian yang sibuk dan permintaan demi permintaan yang menyesakkan dari tempat kerja dan rumah sudah pasti membuatkan kita hilang arah. Fikiran yang berserabut boleh mengurangkan fokus kepada perkara-perkara utama yang perlu diselesaikan. Akhirnya, kerja tak selesai dan fikiran makin berserabut.


Untuk menjadi seorang yang produktif, kita perlu mempunyai pandangan yang jelas dalam membezakan perkara yang penting dengan perkara yang kurang penting. Kita harus mempunyai fikiran yang tenang untuk tujuan ini. Ambillah langkah-langkah dibawah ini untuk menenangkan fikiran anda.


1. Tarik Nafas
Ingat lagi bagaimana anda bersenam di waktu pagi semasa bersekolah dulu? Ingat lagi bagaimana kita memulakan senaman dengan menarik nafas dengan kaedah yang betul? Gunakan teknik ini untuk mula mengosongkan fikiran anda.

2. Ambil Wudhuk
Jika anda seorang yang beragama Islam, mengambil wudhuk boleh menenangkan fikiran. Kembali kepada fitrah manusia dapat memantapkan lagi rohani kita dan air yang bersih boleh mengembalikan kita kepada fitrah kejadian. Air yang segar dapat memberi tenaga dan fokus yang diperlukan dan wajah akan pasti kembali ceria.

3. Tulis
Ada banyak perkara yang bermain di dalam fikiran anda. Anda perlu mengenalpasti apa sebenarnya yang anda fikirkan untuk membolehkan minda mengurus perkara-perkara ini. Cara yang paling mudah adalah dengan menulis satu-persatu apa yang anda sedang fikirkan. Jangan cuba untuk mengenalpasti kategori perkara-perkara ini dahulu, teruskan sahaja menulis.


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Foul language in a Muslim’s life??
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- by Asma bint Shameem -


"What the *******!"
"Hey you, ******, how are you?" "Where in the *******have you been?"
If you listen to the conversation of the average Muslim youth talking to each other, unfortunately this is what you will hear.......expletives, bad words and cusses. In fact, foul language is often heard as part of their everyday life at school, universities and work place.
What's worse is that they use these words without thinking..... without remorse and without even realizing that these words are obscene, filthy or repulsive.... using 'four letter words' in every sentence and in every conversation.
Using the words 'hell' and calling each other 'dog' and 'gay' like it's nothing.
And these are some of the more 'decent' words.
There are other, much worse words that are totally unmentionable. May Allaah protect us.
These people, like their non-Muslim peers, seem to be completely desensitized to the use of foul and offensive words, including many that make others cringe with shame and embarrassment.
Yet, when you reprimand them for using such language, what do they say?
"O come on! This is how everyone talks!" or "This is how I 'express' myself. or "We don't mean it in a bad way, we're just joking around with each other!"
Subhaan Allaah! Calling each other bad names and using foul language!
Since when did that become a 'joke'? Since when did cussing become part of a Muslim's vocabulary?
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Titik Kelemahan
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Seringkali kita mengeluh dan mengadu, mengapa Allah tidak habis-habis menguji kita. Malahan diberi-Nya ujian yang sama setiap kali. Setelah satu, maka datang pula satu lagi masalah. Setelah habis dicuba dengan ujian yang merumitkan, didatangkan pula ujian yang menyesakkan dada.
Sungguh indah perancangan Allah dalam mentarbiyah manusia. Allah yang Maha Mengetahui menguji manusia pada titik-titik kelemahan diri kita. Pada titik-titik yang lemah itulah, bertubi-tubi Allah datangkan ujian kepada hamba-Nya. Di ruang-ruang yang lemah itu Allah datangkan ujian maha berat sehingga manusia merasakan dia tidak lagi terdaya memikulnya.
Allah menciptakan manusia dengan kelemahan, namun Allah tidak membiarkan kita terus menerus hidup dalam kelemahan tersebut. Maka Allah datangkan ujian bertimpa-timpa pada titik kelemahan tersebut sebagai latihan untuk membina sebuah kekuatan. 
Bagaimana?
Seseorang individu yang lemah dalam akademik, maka pada titik akademik itulah Allah mengujinya berkali-kali. Sahabat-sahabat kita ramai yang diuji Allah pada titik akademik. Bukan sekali sahaja mereka diuji, namun berkali-kali. Ada yang mengalami kegagalan dalam 'Continous Assessments' kemudian dalam peperiksaan Akhir musim panas Allah menguji lagi dengan kegagalan walaupun telah berusaha keras.
Ada pula yang dipanggil ke 'Viva' namun masih gagal dan perlu mengharungi ujian musim luruh. Setelah berusaha keras menelaah, masih Allah menguji dengan kegagalan dalam peperiksaan itu sehingga perlu mengulang semula tahun pembelajaran. Malah, ada yang bukan pertama kali perlu mengalami kitaran ujian tersebut, bahkan mungkin pada tahun kedua mahupun tahun ketiga. Di titik akademik itulah Allah berkali-kali datangkan ujian pada mereka agar dengan adanya ujian-ujian itu mereka lebih kuat dan mantap pada sebuah pengharapan. Ya, berharap pada Allah setiap kali ujian datang menjengah.
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Pitfalls of a Practicing Muslim
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It is said: “Whoever acts by what he knows, God will bequeath to him knowledge that he does not know.”1 Thus, as a person practices what they know, they are guided to a deepening of faith, a sharpening of the spiritual faculty, and an intensifying of taqwa. The Qurʾān insists:
While as for those who accept guidance, He increases their guidance, and bestows on them their piety. [Surah Muḥammad,17]
There are, we are cautioned, certain pitfalls along the path which we must steer clear of; and it is not uncommon for those committed to religious observance (“practicing Muslims” is the usual term) to stumble headlong into such dangers, corrupting works of faith and poisoning the Spirit and health of the heart. Of these pitfalls is 'ujb: vanity, conceit, vain-glory, egotism.
In the case of religious works, 'ujb is when we fail to realize that the act of worship we have performed, or the knowledge we have gained, or the charity we have given – for instance – is not of our own doing; but is a gift from God. Only when blinded to such a reality do we then start to see these works as being of our own accomplishment and efforts. We then begin to become vain, egotistical and bask in our own self-glory. Ibn 'Ata'illah counsels us: 'Let not acts of obedience make you joyous because they come from you. But be joyous because they come from God to you.'
 Say: “In the grace of God and His mercy, in that let them rejoice. This is better than that which they hoard.” [Surah Yunus, 58]2
 Akin to the dangers of 'ujb is that of kibr – arrogance, haughtiness, pride, hubris. One hadith defines arrogance as being:
batr al-haqq wa ghamat al-nas – 'rejecting the truth and looking down on others.' [Muslim, no.91]
 Seeing ourselves as better than others or viewing others with contempt, disdain or as being inferior, is outright arrogance or kibr. There are many manifestations of kibr. Being boastful about one's looks, wealth, worldly achievement, or social status are among the most common; as is considering oneself to be religiously more devout or more pious than others. Ibn 'Ata'illah writes: 'Disobedience which bequeaths humiliation and extreme brokenness is better than obedience that bequeaths conceit and arrogance.'3
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10 Ciri Suami Mithali
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Jarang kita fikirkan dan ungkitkan ciri – ciri seorang suami mithali, selalu pula kita bincang pasal apa seorang isteri yang patut lakukan kepada suami dan keluarganya. Bukan sedikit tetapi banyak perkara yang menjadi tanggungjawab isteri di rumah seperti mengurus rumah, mengajar dan menjaga anak – anak, memasak,mengemas, mencuci baju juga apa yang kita suruh, si isteri akan lakukannya. Berbalik kepada suami, apa yang kita lakukan ?
1. Berpakaian kemas, bersih dan wangi untuk isteri anda. 
Bilakah kali terakhir anda beli baju tidur yang mahal ? Seperti juga kita mahukan isteri kita berpakaian cantik untuk kita, mereka juga mahukan suami mereka lakukan perkara yang sama juga. Ingat bahawa Rasullullah S.A.W. akan sentiasa menggunakan miswak (kayu sugi) apabila balik rumah dan sentiasa gemarkan bau – bauan yang wangi.
2. Menggunakan nama yang baik untuk isteri anda.
Gunalah nama yang terbaik untuk panggil isteri anda dan elakkan guna nama yang boleh buatkan hati dia terguris. Panggilan yang manja akan membuat hubungan anda sentiasa mesra.
3. Jangan layan dia seperti ‘lalat’. 
Kita tidak pernah fikirkan pasal lalat setiap hari kita kecuali bila dia datang mengganggu kita. Sama juga seperti isteri, dia telah lakukan tanggungjawab sebagai seorang isteri setiap hari tetapi kita tidak pernah menghargainya sehingga dia terbuat silap dan menyusahkan kita. Janganlah kita layan isteri seperti ini, selalulah kita ingat apa kebaikan yang isteri kita lakukan dan fokuskan tentang itu.
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Rules to be happy =)
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