42 years,7 siblings,11 years in school, 146 friends, 2 degrees, 3756 hits, 9 novels, 5 traffic fines,4 properties,12 overseas visits,0 arrest warrants,1 spouse, 3 offices, 8 languages, 6 awards , and 1 persian cat. totally random figures yet im sure your head is spinning having read the above. be that as it may,its surprising to find that many of us define our lives by numbers and we struggle to draw distinctions between amount and value.
Be it the years we spend in college, the number of years marking a wedding anniversary or the amount reflecting in our bank account, we allow numbers to dominate some sphere of our existence. keeping count is definitely a must for certain matters but there is often undue emphasis placed on numbers. take the success of a partnership for example.it is not reliant on numbers.ask the couple who split after 14 years together,they will testify that happiness and fulfillment do not come from numbers. The amount we may give as a gift or in charity is inconsequential too, its our motive and thought behind what we give that defines its value.
Stop counting and start LIVING..have a peaceful yet uplifting weekend..
until you read again
maassalam
Friday 10 June 2011
Wednesday 8 June 2011
distracted
i was typing out todays blog post and browsing other sites as i searched for the right words, when i stumbled upon a simple yet amazing message. so i saved my draft of what i set out to write and am now sharing my finding instead.
"Never Wish For More!
Be Happy With What You Have!
Thank Allah For What You Are Today!
Be Happy With What You Have!
Thank Allah For What You Are Today!
Say Alhamdulillah!
Remember The Story!
A Boy Was Crying For Shoe's But He Stopped Crying When...
He Saw A Person Without Legs!
Allah Know's The Best!"
be touched,be inspired and definitely be grateful...
until you read again
ma'assalaam
Monday 6 June 2011
self assesment test
i often come across quizzes and self assessment tests in magazines,and most of the time i find them to be incredibly shallow .with ridiculous topics ranging from "does your hair color match your personality' to 'rate your kissability' , i catch myself thinking 'id rather watch paint dry'.im going to present a test of my own ,theres no tallying of a total,but by answering honestly,ul allow yourself to see if you are where you want to be as a Muslim in some respects.
Simply answer 'yes' or 'no', or rate yourself on a scale from 1 to 5. 1=poor/never 5=excellent/always
1.Do i put my Deen before all other commitments?
2.Do i read my Salaah on time, calmly and with concentration?
3.Do i think/assume the best of my fellow man?
4.Do i make time to read at least 5 pages of the Glorious Quraan each day?
5.Do i respect my parents,siblings, spouse,in laws and peers?
6.Do i dress decently ?
7.Do i refrain from gossip,jealousy and arguments?
8.Do i assist those in need?
9.Do i act and dress more like a disbeliever than a believer?
10.Do i speak only what is true and verified?
11.Do i know/learn about my Islamic history and its Heroes?
12.Do i understand the basic principles of my Deen?
13.Do i practice on 'inviting to good' and 'preventing evil' ?
14.Do i turn to man first or do i turn to my Creator when i face a trial or difficulty?
15.Do i accept the will of my Creator happily or do i become angry and rebellious?
The above does not encompass every aspect of Deen but its these types of questions we need to ask ourselves on a regular basis.
Our Creator can and will be the only one to judge us fairly, on the basis of the strength of our intentions. Its up to us to be honest with ourselves and work on who we are and to always strive for improvement ,inshaAllah.
until you read again
Ma'assalaam
Simply answer 'yes' or 'no', or rate yourself on a scale from 1 to 5. 1=poor/never 5=excellent/always
1.Do i put my Deen before all other commitments?
2.Do i read my Salaah on time, calmly and with concentration?
3.Do i think/assume the best of my fellow man?
4.Do i make time to read at least 5 pages of the Glorious Quraan each day?
5.Do i respect my parents,siblings, spouse,in laws and peers?
6.Do i dress decently ?
7.Do i refrain from gossip,jealousy and arguments?
8.Do i assist those in need?
9.Do i act and dress more like a disbeliever than a believer?
10.Do i speak only what is true and verified?
11.Do i know/learn about my Islamic history and its Heroes?
12.Do i understand the basic principles of my Deen?
13.Do i practice on 'inviting to good' and 'preventing evil' ?
14.Do i turn to man first or do i turn to my Creator when i face a trial or difficulty?
15.Do i accept the will of my Creator happily or do i become angry and rebellious?
The above does not encompass every aspect of Deen but its these types of questions we need to ask ourselves on a regular basis.
Our Creator can and will be the only one to judge us fairly, on the basis of the strength of our intentions. Its up to us to be honest with ourselves and work on who we are and to always strive for improvement ,inshaAllah.
until you read again
Ma'assalaam
Thursday 2 June 2011
dream big, or go home.
Following on my post yesterday you would think im on a "dream" rant.maybe i am, because i really dont see much point to living without them. Anyway ,i alluded to the pursuit of a dream of mine ,and tho i would like to keep you in suspense for a few more days,i cannot contain my excitement.
Its not the biggest deal,but its a stepping stone for me,InshaAllah(if God wills), and i value every stepping stone that comes my way. I am sincerely grateful to the mister for setting it up! After many many hours of brainstorming,uploading and downloading heres what we came up with...
http://cocatconfectionary.webs.com/
Let me know what you think,and keep me and my venture in your Duas.(prayers) Remember that often
until you read again
ma'assalam
Its not the biggest deal,but its a stepping stone for me,InshaAllah(if God wills), and i value every stepping stone that comes my way. I am sincerely grateful to the mister for setting it up! After many many hours of brainstorming,uploading and downloading heres what we came up with...
http://cocatconfectionary.webs.com/
Let me know what you think,and keep me and my venture in your Duas.(prayers) Remember that often
"Dreams are the seedlings of reality."
NAPOLEON HILLuntil you read again
ma'assalam
Wednesday 1 June 2011
busy busy busy
im up to something,hehe.i wont let in on it yet but i will say that its in pursuit of my dream.heres a bit of inspiration if u are struggling to pursue your own..
Reaching Your Dream Takes Courage
Courage is admitting that you're afraid and facing that fear directly. It's being strong enough to ask for help and humble enough to accept it.
Courage is standing up for what you believe in without worrying about the opinions of others. It's following your own heart, living your own life, and settling for nothing less than the best for yourself.
Courage is daring to take a first step, a big leap, or a different path. It's attempting to do something that no one has done before and all others thought impossible.
Courage is keeping heart in the face of disappointment and looking at defeat not as an end but as a new beginning. It's believing that things will ultimately get better even as they get worse.
Courage is being responsible for your own actions and admitting your own mistakes without placing blame on others. It's relying not on others for your success, but on your own skills and efforts.
Courage is refusing to quit even when you're intimidated by impossibility. It's choosing a goal, sticking with it, and finding solutions to the problems.
Courage is thinking big, aiming high, and shooting far. It's taking a dream and doing anything, risking everything, and stopping at nothing to it make it a reality.
~ Caroline Kent ~
until you read again
ma'assalaam
Reaching Your Dream Takes Courage
Courage is admitting that you're afraid and facing that fear directly. It's being strong enough to ask for help and humble enough to accept it.
Courage is standing up for what you believe in without worrying about the opinions of others. It's following your own heart, living your own life, and settling for nothing less than the best for yourself.
Courage is daring to take a first step, a big leap, or a different path. It's attempting to do something that no one has done before and all others thought impossible.
Courage is keeping heart in the face of disappointment and looking at defeat not as an end but as a new beginning. It's believing that things will ultimately get better even as they get worse.
Courage is being responsible for your own actions and admitting your own mistakes without placing blame on others. It's relying not on others for your success, but on your own skills and efforts.
Courage is refusing to quit even when you're intimidated by impossibility. It's choosing a goal, sticking with it, and finding solutions to the problems.
Courage is thinking big, aiming high, and shooting far. It's taking a dream and doing anything, risking everything, and stopping at nothing to it make it a reality.
~ Caroline Kent ~
until you read again
ma'assalaam
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