Thursday, March 31, 2005

LESSON OF THE DAY 157

Ayahs of the Day:
And Zakariyya and John, and Jesus and Elias: All in the ranks of the Righteous. And Ismael and Elisha, and Jonah, and Lot: And to all We gave favor above the nations. We picked out of their forefathers, their offspring and their brethren, and We guided them to a straight way. Such is God's guidance: He thereby guides any of His servants He may wish. If they were to join other gods with Him, all that they did would be vain for them. [6:86,87,88]

Hadith of the Day:
A servant makes a statement that is so pleasing to Allah, although he himself does not give it much concern, that Allah raises him levels due to it. And a servant makes a statement that is so displeasing to Allah, although he himself does not give it much concern, that he is thrown because of it into Hell. [Bukhari]

Wise Quote of the Day:
The root of every sin, distraction, or lust is self-satisfaction. He who is satisfied with oneself does not see his shortcomings. And he who is unaware of his shortcomings, how can he succeed? [Ibn Ataillah]

Guidance of the Day:
Should the Devil--may God curse him!--tell you that God, Transcendent and High is He, neither needs you nor your deeds, that neither your submission will benefit Him, nor your rebellion harm Him, reply to him, "This is true! But I am the one in need of the graces of God and the good deeds. I am the one who benefits by submission and is harmed from disobedience. This is what my Lord has said to me in His noble Book and on the tongue of His Messenger (peace be upon him).

If the Devil then says to you, "If, in the knowledge of God, you are among the fortunate, you will inevitably end up in the Garden, whether you submit or rebel; and if, in the knowledge of God, you are among the wretched, you will end up in the Fire, even if you are obedient!" You must ignore him for the decree is hidden, only God knows and none of creation has anything to do with it.

Submission and obedience are the surest proof of good fortune, nothing stands between the obedient and the Garden should he die in a state of obedience. Whereas disobedience is the surest proof of wretchedness, nothing stands between the sinner and the Fire should he die in a state of sin. [Mutual Reminding--Good Manners]

Food for Thought:
Life is about timing. Winners never quit and quitters never win. Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.
In order to succeed, your desire to succeed should be greater than your fear to failure.

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