Ten things we waste

1. Knowledge

Wasted by not taking action with it

2. Actions

Wasted by committing them without sincerity.

3. Wealth

Wasted by using on things that will not bring us rewarded (from God). 

We waste our money, our status, our authority, on things which have no benefit 

in this life or in hereafter.

  

4. Hearts

Wasted because they are empty from the love of God, and 

the feeling of longing to go to Him, and a feeling of peace and contentment. 

In it's place, our hearts are filled with something or someone else.

5. Bodies

Wasted because we don't use them in worship

and service of Him.

6. Love

Our emotional love is wasted/misdirected, not towards God, 

but towards something or someone else.

7. Time

Wasted, not used properly, to compensate for that which has passed, 

by doing what is righteous to make up for past deeds.

8. Intellect

Wasted on things that are not beneficial, 

that are detrimental to society and the individual, 

not in contemplation or reflection.

9. Service

Wasted in service of someone who will not bring us closer to God, 

or benefit in this world.

10. Remembrance

(of the Creator of the universe)

Wasted, because it does not effect us or our hearts.

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NOTE: A lessons told by Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah who is known as 'the scholar of the heart,' I took this as an open reminder and worthy tips to be shared. Isn't that all reality of life? I whispered quietly to myself.

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Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Unknown

Perfect Woman

One afternoon, a young man and his friend were sitting in a cafe, drinking tea and talking about life and love. 

His friend asked: 'How come you never married?' 

 

'Well,' said the young man, 'to tell you the truth, I spent my youth looking for the perfect woman. In Cairo I met a beautiful and intelligent woman, but she was unkind. Then in Baghdad, I met a woman who was a wonderful and generous soul, but we had no common interests.

One woman after another would seem just right, but there would always be something missing. Then, one day, I met her. Beautiful, intelligent, generous and kind. We had very much in common. 

In fact, she was perfect!' 

'What happened?' his friend said, 'Why didn’t you marry her?' 

He sipped his tea reflectively.
'Well,' he replied,
'it’s really the sad story of my life

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It seemed she was looking for the perfect man…'

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And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought. [30:21]







NOTE: I made this entry basically based on one of a friend, who posted it on her notes sections to be shared. I have never actually asked her where she came about to this kind of story but it's uplifting my heart instantly. Though short, it's perfectly written and come with a huge impact. Thanks Am for bringing up such a good impression for the least...of a woman.

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You can fool the world, but you can't fool your heart. Unknown

Don't Be Sad

This is a really interesting pieces from a book that I found on one of my friends.
And it's such a waste not to share it to everyone out here. If you want to get rid of sadness and misery then read '4 things' below.

4 things weaken the body:

• Talking too much
• Sleeping too much
• Eating too much
• Engaging in sexual intercourse too frequently

4 things destroy the body:

• Anxiety
• Grief
• Hunger
• Sleeplessness

4 things bring serenity to the heart:

• To look at greenery
• To look at flowing water
• To see a loved one
• To gaze fruits upon the trees

4 things weaken one’s eyesight:

• Walking barefoot,
• Having a frown on one’s face early in the morning and before going to sleep
• Crying frequently
• And reading words in small print.

4 things strengthen the body:

• Wearing soft clothing,
• Taking a shower using water of a moderate temperature,
• Eating sweet and rich foods
• And smelling pleasant odors

4 things take the joy and freshness out of one’s face:

• Lying,
• Insolence (disrespect, boldness)
• Asking too many questions imprudently
• And perpetrating evil deeds frequently

4 things bring light and happiness to one’s face:

• A sense of honour,
• Fulfilling one’s commitments
• Generosity
• Piety

4 things make others detest and loathe you:

• Arrogance
• Jealousy
• Lying
• And spreading false rumors about others

4 things make sustenance come to you freely:

• Standing up at night to pray
• Making repentance late in the night
• Giving charity habitually
• And remembering your Creator in the first and last part of the day

4 things prevent sustenance from coming to you:

• Sleeping in the morning
• Not praying frequently
• Laziness
• And treachery (dishonesty)

4 things weaken one’s mind and understanding:

• Constantly eating our sour foods and fruit
• Sleeping on one’s back
• Worrying
• And feeling anxious

4 things help one to improve one’s understanding:

• Having a light heart
• Not overfilling oneself with food and drink
• Adding sweet and rich foods in moderation to one’s diet
• And getting rid of extra body fat

NOTE: Extracted from the book 'Don’t be Sad' by Aidth ibn Abdullah al-Qarni. Though the book discussed mainly about attaining happiness in an Islamic point of view, I, in the other hand comprehend my views that the book could easily be applied to all system of belief.

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I believe that sometimes happiness and sadness are just two choices. It's either happy or sad. Me