In Anger
You can’t see your reflection in boiling water; similarly, truth cannot be seen in a state of anger.
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Making Assumptions
One fine day, a bus driver went to the bus garage, started his bus, and drove off along the route. No problems for the first few stops – a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At the next stop, however, a big hulk of a guy got on, six foot eight, built like a wrestler, arms hanging down to the ground. He glared at the driver and said, “Big John doesn’t pay!” and
Read moreYour Blessings
Remember your blessings, that Allah has granted you, no matter what you’re going through.
Read moreState of anger
You can’t see your reflection in boiling water. Similarly, you can’t see the truths in your life in a state of anger.
Read moreEncourage people trying to be better
When people are trying to better themselves, do not use their past against them. Always remember, people learn, people change, people grow and people move on. So help them, encourage them, and wish the best for them, do not hurt them and do not try to bring them down. Maulana Imtiyaz Sidat
Read moreContinuous Professional Development
Recently a colleague was mentioning that each year he had to make a declaration to his professional body, that he has undertaken through the year CPD (Continuous Professional Development) activity to fulfill a requirement in order to enhance and maintain a certain skills and knowledge level. It is widely believed that these skills and knowledge kept up to date would equip a person to carry out their duties and responsibilities well. Why am I even mentioning the above? Well it
Read moreRaise your words
Raise your words, not your voice. It’s rain which grows flowers, not thunder! Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi
Read moreWhen entering someone’s home
When entering somebody’s home look after your eyes and tongue.
Read moreNarrating whatever we hear
We receive news all the time. Muslims have been told by Allāh and His Rasūl ﷺ to be very careful, very mindful of what we hear, receive, believe and what we repeat and pass on.كفى بالمرء كذبًا أن يحدث بكل ما سمعThe Prophet ﷺ said, “It is sufficient for a man to prove himself a liar when he goes on narrating whatever he hears.” A man doesn’t have to be an intentional liar to be a liar, however, it is
Read moreWhy does Allah put us through difficulties
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