Spiritual
Worshipping Allah Jalla Shaanuhu and being obedient to the laws of Allah (Jalla Shaanuhu) generates noor (light). The opposite is equally true, committing a sin drowns one in gloom, grief, darkness and depression. Ah, just ponder about the condition of insaan if only he cultivates a deep desire to:
The life of a person is largely dependent on the company and people that surround you. By nature people are influenced by the type of company one keeps.
The word al-Mizaan (the scale) appears quite often in the Noble Quran and the Ahadith. This is indeed a clear indication of its importance in the life of a Believer. More critically, the word points towards the reality of our deeds being weighed in the Hereafter.
Good deeds are indeed beloved to Allah Ta’ala, and are securely deposited in the “bank” of the hereafter. Simultaneously, there are also clear warnings for doing good deeds for name, fame and gain --- “riyaa” (show). As a matter of fact, “riyaa” (showing-off) is a very serious, hated and condemned act. Additionally, it is openly looked-down-upon and despised in man, particularly in a Muslim.
Allah Ta’ala loves the entire creation since He alone created every living being and everything that is contained in this world. From among the living things, human beings are dearest to Allah Ta’ala.
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In all our activities and discussions we are advised to adopt a gentle and soft approach. This also means that things should not be done with haste but rather after careful thinking and with a positive attitude.
The ahadtih of our beloved Nabi (Salallahu Alayhi Wasallam) encourages us of a number of deeds (Aamaal) which on the Day of Qiyaamat will be a means of increased Noor.
Some of these deeds are:
Backbiting is probably the most widespread sin committed on a daily basis. Sadly, we have become totally unmindful of this evil. It is so common that it has become part of our daily language pattern. Such is the scourge of backbiting that one doesn’t even know that one is plagued and infected by it.
