Assalamu'alaykum,
Syukran, yes, Syukran Jazilan to all my readers that continuously reading my thoughts, ideas, point of view, and the noblest message of Allah channelled through my blog, everyday or occasionally, though the fact that I have uncountable deficits. Insha Allah, what I am going to share in this post is related with our,-which people have been squabbling for centuries- integrity in life.
Life, as we know, has been defined by almost majority occupant of the world. Everyone has their own definition of life and each and every definition is usually will be different according to ones' view, respectively. Notwithstanding, that there are people who seem to view life as being unfair, still, they could not ignore the fact that they are, indeed, living in this world. Regardless whatever individuals want to give a say about how life is like, they still need to find way to survive in this worldly life.
In every matter that we confront in this life, we should never neglect Allah swt. Of course we should not only seek His guidance only in time of predicament or difficulty but also when we are in as what we think, in peace.
Syukran, yes, Syukran Jazilan to all my readers that continuously reading my thoughts, ideas, point of view, and the noblest message of Allah channelled through my blog, everyday or occasionally, though the fact that I have uncountable deficits. Insha Allah, what I am going to share in this post is related with our,-which people have been squabbling for centuries- integrity in life.
Life, as we know, has been defined by almost majority occupant of the world. Everyone has their own definition of life and each and every definition is usually will be different according to ones' view, respectively. Notwithstanding, that there are people who seem to view life as being unfair, still, they could not ignore the fact that they are, indeed, living in this world. Regardless whatever individuals want to give a say about how life is like, they still need to find way to survive in this worldly life.
In every matter that we confront in this life, we should never neglect Allah swt. Of course we should not only seek His guidance only in time of predicament or difficulty but also when we are in as what we think, in peace.
Allah says in the Qur'an:
"This life of the world is but a pastime and a game. Lo! the home of the Hereafter - that is Life, if they but knew. "
- Surah Al-Ankaboot, Ayat 64
- Surah Al-Ankaboot, Ayat 64
This life is only an illusion and it exists for an ascribed time and shall end soon, followed by the hereafter life, that last long, forever. In that hereafter life the ones who have done immeasurable deeds for the sake of Allah will be admitted into the heaven and those who did not, will suffer in the -God forbid- hell fire. Looking at this so called worldly life now, there are many signs or hints present that are to say we are coming closer to the end of the world. It is obvious and we cannot hide from the truth. In spite of that facts, do we still have times to play around, merrymaking and ignore Allah's command?.
Have we appreciated this life?. One question that we need to ponder upon every time we wake up early in the morning -I hope-. Have we uttered Alhamdulillah for the t-shirt that we are wearing, watch on our wrist, trousers covering our legs, money that we have?. Have we expressed our gratitude towards Allah swt when He allows us to still have our parents sit next to us alive, sisters enliven our life, brothers as our companions in arms?. Did we actually say thank you Allah when He tests us just to enhance our Iman and Taqwa so that we are able to survive the upcoming challenges?, or did we do the otherwise?.
Throughout our life, have we ever contributed something, at least something to elevate Islam to its highest level?. Next question, have we worked on our 'amal; prayer, zakat, fasting, pilgrimage, Da'wah and so and so forth or are we still choose to be ignorance just to fulfil our unlimited desire.
Did we turn to Him in repentance or remorse? love or hatred? humility or arrogance? faith or disbelief? prayer or profanity?.
We should be thankful for what we have not for something that we do not have. The problem with us now is that we often look on something that we do not posses and hardly get not what we have that others do not have. We claim Allah is being unfair to us but yet at the same time, there are people who are living in poverty could not stop but keep praying to Allah and glorifying Him for what they have.
As to delineate my points here, Insha Allah, I would like to share one of my poems, entitled life appreciation that is to advise myself before others, to be thankful and apply the meaning of Shukr in our daily life.
Have we appreciated this life?. One question that we need to ponder upon every time we wake up early in the morning -I hope-. Have we uttered Alhamdulillah for the t-shirt that we are wearing, watch on our wrist, trousers covering our legs, money that we have?. Have we expressed our gratitude towards Allah swt when He allows us to still have our parents sit next to us alive, sisters enliven our life, brothers as our companions in arms?. Did we actually say thank you Allah when He tests us just to enhance our Iman and Taqwa so that we are able to survive the upcoming challenges?, or did we do the otherwise?.
Throughout our life, have we ever contributed something, at least something to elevate Islam to its highest level?. Next question, have we worked on our 'amal; prayer, zakat, fasting, pilgrimage, Da'wah and so and so forth or are we still choose to be ignorance just to fulfil our unlimited desire.
Did we turn to Him in repentance or remorse? love or hatred? humility or arrogance? faith or disbelief? prayer or profanity?.
We should be thankful for what we have not for something that we do not have. The problem with us now is that we often look on something that we do not posses and hardly get not what we have that others do not have. We claim Allah is being unfair to us but yet at the same time, there are people who are living in poverty could not stop but keep praying to Allah and glorifying Him for what they have.
As to delineate my points here, Insha Allah, I would like to share one of my poems, entitled life appreciation that is to advise myself before others, to be thankful and apply the meaning of Shukr in our daily life.
Life Appreciation
Life, is not only inside nor outside,
but it is within you that you will decide,
until when should you put aside,
of all things that count in Allah's sight
Joy and happiness are the must components,
to be included in your prayer, foremost
while the words of blessings have never been mentioned,
just that you could not careless of His commands, the uppermost
Of all great creations nestled around your space,
how often do you express,
the gratitude and gratification,
or all you care is only yourself?
Everyone is equally blameworthy,
for your unfulfilled desire maybe,
life is easy?!, hey you give me money,
and I won't commit felony
Broken glasses fall apart,
we go left, we go right,
we know our objective is not at the back,
sit tight and enjoy the ride.
- Sheikh Nabil Farabi Al-Syariff
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