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Regarding this world.....

The Prophet Muhammad said
" The one who makes this world his focus, God will deprive him of contentment and heartfelt satisfaction. He will remain ever in greedy pursuit of wealth and unattainable desires, and he will never receive more than the share that God has ordained for him.

Whoever makes their focus the next life, God will bestow contentment and heartfelt satisfaction on them. He will also protect them from being greedy for wealth, and they will get their allotted share in this world"

(Emerick, Y. 2000"The Meaning of the Holy Qu'ran in Today's English" pg. 296)

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Reflections on being muslim- 10 months


As I have been having some tough times emtionally lately, I have been reflecting on my life as a muslim of 10 months. Specifically, when I compare how my illness affected my life last year versus this year as a muslim, I do see great differences.


  • -Its unfortunate I still have my illness [though I must remember that being a muslim doesn't excuse me from illness and life's stresses] I see that I am able to work through it and lean on Allah for strength compared to last year when I feel utterly alone and hopeless.
  • -I am definately not perfect and have stumbled with the same main issue I've been dealing with for a year- and although I have tremendous guilt, I also feel some sernenity in knowing that Allah loves me and is there for me as I work on getting back to the straight path- that its not 'sin once and you're out of here' kind of feeling. I am a muslim no matter what and I can always improve.
  • -When I feel lost and ponder the point of life, my attitude is not so destructive but resigning- I may not know the answers to why I'm here on this earth but I do know Allah has a plan for me and I have to be patient and take one day at a time.


So although my illness hasn't been completely healed, I know that as a muslim, I am not alone and that Allah will always be my support and strength. Thank you so much God for loving me despite myself