ISN'T IT FUNNY?

Its funny that,

Its so easy to find fault in others, yet we never realize our own faults

Its so easy to talk bad about others, yet so difficult to tolerate when some one else talks bad about us.

We see faults everywhere we look around, but never a fault in us.

We see things in others they can improve, but never see anything in us which needs improving

We try to change the world, but never try to change ourselves.

We give good advice to others, but never advice our own selves.

We try to compete, others in worldly stuff, but never try to compete, one another in worshipping Allah.

We try to entertain ourselves in amusements, but are never satisfied

We try to look for contentment everywhere, but never seek contentment from Almighty Allah.

We want others to help us, but hesitate to help others.

We want others to love us, but do not love others.

We want kindness from others, but hesitate in being kind to others.

It’s funny, that its always I, myself, me……..

Its funny, that we are so selfish…………………

LIFE IS AN ECHO

“Life is an echo; all comes back,

The good, the bad, the false, and the true.

So, give the world the best you have &

The best will come back to you.”

A man and his son were walking in the forest. Suddenly the boy trips and feeling a sharp pain he screams, “Ahhhhh.”

Surprised, he hears a voice coming from the mountain, “Ahhhhh.”

Filled with curiosity, he screams, “Who are you?” but the only answer he receives is: “Who are you?”

This makes him angry, so he screams, “You are a coward!” and the voice answers, “You are a coward!”

He looks at his father asking, “Dad, what is going on?”

“Son,” he replies, “pay attention!” Then he screams, “I admire you!”

The voice answers, “I admire you!”

The father shouts, “You are wonderful!” and the voice answers, “You are wonderful!”

The boy is surprised, but still can’t understand what is going on.

Then the father explains, “People call this ‘ECHO’ but truly it is ‘LIFE!’ Life always gives you back what you give out! Life is a mirror of your actions. If you want more love, give more love!

If you want more kindness, give more kindness! If you want understanding and respect, give understanding and respect. If you want people to be patient and respectful to you, give patience and respect! This rule of nature applies to every aspect of our lives.”

Life always gives you back what you give out. Your life is not a coincidence, but a mirror of your own doings.

What is your echo?

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A good example would be how Maldives reacted in SAFF cup. They wanted Maldives to win @ any cost.

Maldivians wanted it………more than anything else …….

They said, this is our time……..and they proved they were right. I feel, that Maldivians forgot that there should be a limit to everything……….

They said, “football in mulhi gaumai faidhaa kodheynan.” Though its diffciult to think of any use football is to the country in general.

The point I am talking about is life gives back what we give, what we want....

So we have to decide what we want out of life.

-FORGIVE ME MY MOM-

FORGIVE ME MY MOM – A MORAL STORY

A man asked the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).”Whom should I honor most?”

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “your mother.”

And who comes next?”asked the man .he replied,” Your mother”

”And who comes next?”Asked the man. He replied, “Your mother.”

And who comes next?” asked the man. the Prophet (peace be upon him) replied,” Your father.” ( Reported by Al-Bukhari )

My mom had only one eye. I hated her. She was such an embarrassment.

She cooked for students and teachers to support the family.

There was this one day during elementary school where my mom came to say hello to me.

I was so embarrassed. How could she do this to me?

I ignored her, threw her a hateful look and ran out.

The next day at school one of my classmates said, “EEE your mom has one eye!”

I wanted to bury myself. I also wanted my mom to just disappear. So I confronted her that day and said, “if you are only going to make me a laughing stock, why don’t you just die?!!!!”

My mom did not respond…

I didn’t even stop to think for a second about what I had said, because I was full of anger.

I was oblivious to her feelings.

I wanted out of that house, and have nothing to do with her.

So I studied real hard, got a chance to go to Singapore to study.

Then I got married.

I bought a house of my own.

I had kids of my own.

I was happy with my life, my kids and the comforts.

Then one day, my mother came to visit me.

She hadn’t seen me in years and she didn’t even meet her grandchildren.

When she stood by the door, my children laughed at her, and I yelled at her for coming over uninvited.

I screamed at her,”How dare you come to my house and scare my children!”Get out of here now!!!”

And to this my mother quietly answered,”Oh, I’m so sorry. I may have gotten the wrong address, “and she disappeared out of sight.

One day a letter regarding a school reunion came to my house in Singapore. So I lied to my wife that I was going on a business trip.

After the reunion, I went to the old shack just out of curiosity.

My neighbors said that she died.

I did not shed a single tear.

They handed me a letter that she had wanted me to have.

My dearest son, I think of you all the time, I’m sorry that I came to Singapore and scared your children.

I was so glad when I heard you were coming for the reunion.

But I may not be able to even get out of bed to see you.

I’m sorry that I was a constant embarrassment to you when you were growing up.

You see…….when you were very little, you got into an accident, and lost your eye.

As a mother, I couldn’t stand watching you having to grow up with one eye.

So I gave you mine.

I was so proud of my son who was seeing a whole new world for me, in my place, with that eye.

With my love to you.

Your mother.

Moral of this story –

A mother’s love is like a deep river which is endless.

When you were young she held you, she did everything in her capacity for you.

Just out of love. When the time comes for you to give your love in return, don’t hesitate.

Give her more love than she gave you. Forgive all her present and PAST mistakes.

NEVER blame her for any of your circumstances even if it is true.

Every human has got a free will. You are free to choose now. Would you rather choose a path that leads no where or would you choose the path of love, forgiveness, encouragement, and path where all Islamic values exist.

Forgive your mother, if she did fail, give her more love.

Love your mother, teach her all that you have learned and learn from what she knows.

Grow together. Be a model to your mother and everyone out there.

No one is perfect. Nor is your mother. But make your love for each other perfect.

Let it be a comfort zone where you both, can share, care and grow together.

Let it be a comfort zone where you think about the purpose of life.

Let your love be a reason for becoming a better son or daughter and a better Muslim.

A BEAUTIFUL HADHITH

Assalam Alaikum!

Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said :

"When a man dies and his relatives are busy in funeral, there stands an extremely handsome man by his head. When the dead body is shrouded, that man gets in between the shroud and the chest of the deceased.

When after the burial, the people return home, 2 angels, Munkar and Nakeer (names of two special Angels), come in
the grave and try to separate this handsome man so that they may be able to interrogate the dead man in privacy
about his faith.

But the handsome man says, "He is my companion, he is my friend. I will not leave him alone in any case. If you
are appointed for interrogation, do your job. I cannot leave him until I get him admitted into Paradise".

Thereafter he turns to his dead companion and says, "I am the Qura'an, which you used to read, sometimes in a loud voice and sometimes in a low voice. Do not worry. After the interrogation of Munkar and Naker, you will have no grief.

When the interrogation is over, the handsome man arranges for him from Al-Mala'ul A'laa (the angels in Heaven) a silk bedding filled with musk.
Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) said :

"On the Day of Judgement, before Allah, no other intercessor will have a greater status than the Qura'an, neither a Prophet nor an angel.

Plan for the hereafter

Life is a test. Allah tests people in different ways. Allah tests some people with, wealth, health, strength, courage, intelligence; likewise Allah test people with poverty, ill health, weakness, dumbness, etc…..and the list goes on. Regardless of our condition in life, we all are being tested. The rich are being tested on what they do with their wealth. The educated or those who are well informed on what they do with their knowledge…….etc.

Even if one is, wealthier than the other; that in no way makes him any superior to Allah. It’s Allah who gives us wealth and who makes us go through poverty as well. Hence to Allah one gets superior according to his deeds. Likewise when we come to the end of life it does not matter what kind of certificate we hold, where we lived, where we went; instead what matters is what we take with us; our deeds. One might struggle each second of life with a severe disease like cancer or one might be even mentally handicapped; But that in no way means they are less fortunate; We never know who will pass the gates of Paradise when the time comes. Allah knows best.

What we should keep in mind at all times is this life is nothing but a test. Hence don’t crave for worldly benefits. People never fail to plan their future. But do we plan and gather deeds for the hereafter. This life is not much different from a dream. What is lasting what is real is in fact is the hereafter. So would you rather plan for your ‘dream’ or plan for your hereafter which is what is real? Just think…! Why do we fail to think about the purpose of life. Its not to get your PHD neither it’s to build a new house. Give importance to build your character, and get ready for hereafter. In fact what matters is what’s inside; not what’s outside. What’s real is only your soul. Not your outside beauty; your health; your intelligence; your confidence; your strength. What’s real is what’s inside you. Your thoughts, your soul.

Don’t do anything with this world solely in mind. Don’t wait till you get a new house; till your children grow up; till you get that degree to think of the creator. First think of Allah SWA .

Hence, if we can keep in mind at all times that this life is a test and this life is just a “dream” and think about the purpose of life, we no doubt will be more humble, kinder, generous, loving, avoid hatred, jealousy and think about the creator.

Plan not ONLY your future but plan for the hereafter. And be among the people who looks at others with kindness; then Allah will be kind to you. Be among those who give love to others; Allah will love you. Be among those who help the poor; Allah will help you. Be among those who try to guide others; Allah will guide you. Be not, among people who look down on others . Be among, people who look with kindness to others; especially our Muslim brothers and sisters.

Don’t look down on others even if Allah has granted you more health; more wealth; more intelligence; more knowledge or more religious knowledge. Don’t look down on others, cause some one has no religious knowledge or at people who are less religious. In fact be thankful to Almighty Allah for granting you with more faith and try to help your Muslim brothers and sisters. Be a light; not a judge. It’s not for us to judge others. Allah knows best.

Dear brothers and sisters, hence prepare for hereafter………….Don’t delay it .We might never get another chance. Start now. Don’t delay your prayers thinking you will pray tomorrow. You might not get another chance, Wake up, and get ready for the hereafter. Read Quran. Learn from Prophet Mohamed SAW Sunnah…………..Plan for the hereafter.

Wake up and head ford 5 obligatory prayers. Don’t give more importance to anything other than your 5 obligatory prayers. Wake up and get ready for the hereafter………Learn more about Islam. Gather your deeds. If you are among those, blessed with more religious knowledge roll up your sleeves to help those less fortunate. And if you have not much religious knowledge don’t waste any more time. Wake up. Learn more and get ready for the hereafter. Think about the purpose of life. ……….