Say: Our Lord Grant us increase in Knowledge {Taha:114}

Do not be sad

Shaikh A'id al Qarni gave us the following advice in his book "Dont be sad"

  • If you are stricken by poverty...others are chained in debt
  • If you don't have shoes ... others have no feet
  • If you have committed a mistake...correct it - the doors of repentance ever open!
  • The fountain of forgiveness is ever rich
    So dont be sad, let all bygones be bygones
     
  • What is predestined for you, you shall see it happen
    Being sad will not change anything
         So dont be sad
    Sadness spoils your life
         So dont be sad
    Supplication is your shield
    Prayer is your beacon
         So dont be sad
    Prostrration is your means ...
         So dont be sad
     
  • See how vast is the Earth, How nice are the gardens and forests
    How bright are the stars - all are happy but you are sad...
         So dont be sad
     
  • You have sweet water to drink - fresh air to breather - feet to walk with
    You sleep safely in your bed
         So dont be sad
     
  • Every cloud has a silver lining
    After long nights come the bright sun
    Life will soon give you a smile
    So be ready to get it
         And dont be sad!
     
  • Real life is that spent in happiness
    So cross out your sad days from your age! Peace of mind is the real treasure

    Abu Hurayra reported Allahs Messenger "Look at those who are inferior to you and do not look at those who are superior to you, for that is more likely to keep you from despising Allahs favour on you"

So Brothers & Sisters, there are many who have les than us, and who are going through more than us, let us all sit and reflect and praise and give thanks to Allah for all of the blessings we have, all the good that has been given to us..and let us also remember those who do not have much, in our dua (our prayers)

Brothers and Sisters ... DO NOT BE SAD