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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)

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Re-Realizing the Purpose- Quran Reading

With my 'vacation' this summer, I've been striving to make it my goal to read all the books I never had time for and to most importantly study the Quran and read a larger portion than I normally read daily- I have been slacking.
I came across an article from http://www.quranicpath.com/quranicpath/reading_quran.html that noted the importance of relying on what the Quran states about life matters and not on what other people say. My husband and his family are of the practice that you revere the Quran and not touch it with dirty hands or keep it in a 'low' place- many Muslims have this level of respect, but how many are reading the Quran and learning it's message?  I  know some Christians will have copies of the Bible here, there, and anywhere seemingly without respect for cleanliness but I think its more important that you read the words than keep the outside clean.
I take pride and joy in being disciplined enough to read some portion of the Quran everyday but am I truly benefiting or just 'putting in my time'- much like rushing through a prayer to get it done. How much attention am I paying to the words God provided for us?

So, as I struggle with crazy emotions and an impending life change, I pray for the strength to focus and truly soak in the message God has enclosed in the Quran and not take it for granted, to do more than the 'bare minmum' I pray the same for all others as well

 

Saturday, May 22, 2010

6 month mark

one great thing has happened-
*my hubby has finally felt the baby- he gets impatient holding his hand on my tummy and I suggested that he put his ear on it and he finally felt our son's kicks! the baby responded to his voice. he kicks harder now!

*I got the flu but my carpal tunnel decreased- though now its coming back

So far I'm coping with my job loss, I was close to being chosen for a position but was denied- I became upset because my parents pointed out that it was probably because of my hijab [which I disagree because I got a second interview] and things seem hopeless

But I know I have to have faith and stay positive- at least when I stop working, I'll have the summer to rest and rejuvenate my self and soul before my new job of motherhood begins   : )