I think its time to bring it back!

[LivingUnderMercy of Allah]

Did you ever get that feeling...after giving a good reminder, a brief talk, after having written a commendable piece, or having just given simple advice to anyone...then suddenly it hits you...you look back at what you've said...and then time for a reality check..."i dont even do some of the things i've just spoken about...so am i now a hypocrite?" So you continue to praise Allah that no one can open the curtains of your life ...see your faults..time to keep silent...isnt it?

Did you ever get that feeling...when you were online or dealt with someone in "real" life...speaking to that person...then you noticing that they actually look up to you...believing that you're worthy...maybe somewhat of a pious soul...but then you regretaby look at yourself...knowing what and who you "really" are! Makes you stop for a second...your heart feels weird at that very moment...time to keep away from people...isnt it?

Did you ever get that feeling...when you've wronged someone...and you know you have...all the ahadith come in mind...about going back and apologising...about cutting relations for more than three days...about being the bigger and better person in a conflict..yet its so hard...beacuse you think that if you surrender to this...this ungrateful person...then this can only mean that its a sign of weakness...and so the shaytan wins...again...hmm...time for me to run away from these kind of situations...isnt it?

Did you ever get that feeling...when you begin to look at your life...CLEARLY...after days and days of blurred vision...and you realize that your faith has fallen...dropped...sunken...almost feels like living death...you look around you...the books...the tapes/cd's...papers...knowledge...your small rememberance book...the way you started...the you way you fought...the way you struggle to reach where you are...and now look...just look at what i've become...time to go to sleep...just sleep...to forget...isnt it?

Did you ever get that feeling...a long time ago...when you held the quran...you felt each and every single word as you read them...POWERFUL on the heart... werent they? you read it...on your bed...and it made you cry...and you felt as though you never wanted to be bothered...just you and Allah...and when Allah spoke of the believers...you stopped...pulled the quran back...you started to imagine...you thought maybe one day you would be one of them...those who live in jannah...Subhanna allah...when you heard a hadith...you somehow memorised it and kept reciting it back...conveyed it to almost everyone who crossed your path...as if you just heard the best announcement...those days were special...and you yearn for them now...it was all about Allah then...nothing else...time for us to bring back that feeling...that AMAZING feeling...isnt it?

wait...i'm not done...

Did you ever get the feeling while prostrating...lost in your love and humility for allah...just wishing in your heart...that Allah would take your life...right there and then...Time to bring back that feeling!! Isnt it?

Did you ever get that feeling...when going early to the mosque felt good?? when you sat in the first row and after the prayer...you got to see everyone behind you and you knew you beat them?? Time to bring back that feeling!! Isnt it?


Did you ever get that feeling...when you used to do everything for Allah...everything...you just didnt care about people...even when you would post a thread like this?? TIME TO BRING BACK THAT FEELING?? isnt it?

Did you ever get that feeling....when you felt Allah watching you...YOU FELT IT...YOU FELT HIM WATCHING YOU....he was there with you...that second...somehow your head just went down...maybe out of humility...you dont know what made it go that way....you knew...that he was the only one that guided you...watched over you...and helped you. That still hasnt changed.

Brothers and Sisters....

I think its time to bring it back!! You with me?

[Shajaa3ah]

Originally Posted by LivingUnderMercy of Allah

Did you ever get that feeling...when you were online or dealt with someone in "real" life...speaking to that person...then you noticing that they actually look up to you...believing that you're worthy...maybe somewhat of a pious soul...but then you regretaby look at yourself...knowing what and who you "really" are! Makes you stop for a second...your heart feels weird at that very moment...time to keep away from people...isnt it?

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Did you ever get that feeling...when you used to do everything for Allah...everything...you just didnt care about people...even when you would post a thread like this?? TIME TO BRING BACK THAT FEELING?? isnt it?

Did you ever get that feeling....when you felt Allah watching you...YOU FELT IT...YOU FELT HIM WATCHING YOU....he was there with you...that second...somehow your head just went down...maybe out of humility...you dont know what made it go that way....you knew...that he was the only one that guided you...watch over you...and helped you. That still hasnt changed.

Jazakumullaahu khairan wa ahsana ilayk.

Words from the heart reach the heart...

[Editor]

Jazakallahu khair kathir akhee. That was beautiful, masha Allah. May Allah increase you in good, ameen.

[LivingUnderMercy of Allah]

Jazakumullaahu khairan wa ahsana ilayk.

wa eyakum Inshaa Allah..


I was thinking earlier...about what defines a "real" person...i mean...a true person.

and how come there are so few today? For some reason, people put on images...is that "real"? Some people like to make others believe of something false...is that "real"?

it seems my definition is no longer appropriate...maybe someone can fill me in. I'm begginning to think...maybe its me.

[Shajaa3ah]

I don't have a complete answer, but in the last few days I learnt that one big criteria for who is 'real' to me is someone who knows how to suffer deeply, but in silence and with dignity.

They seemed the realest people I had ever met.

[LivingUnderMercy of Allah]

who is 'real' to me is someone who knows how to suffer deeply, but in silence and with dignity.

They seemed the realest people I had ever met.

Subhanna Allah al 3atheem...i agree with you. Why? I envy those people...who when you come across...seem like the happiest people...not one ounce of complaint...

then it turns out that they are going through hard times...one's that if you went throught...the whole neighborhood would know...actually maybe everyone that knows you...

"suffer deeply but with silence"

So i got the silent part right...but what's the difference between deep suffer and light suffering? Isnt it all one?


i didnt know sisters can be deep...surprise surprise.

[LivingUnderMercy of Allah]

Oh i cant wait till Prof joins in...its gonna get deeper and deeper...

i'm also gonna ask this..

i came across a quote and its says: "I rather be real than great"

hmm...can that be true?

[Shajaa3ah]

Originally Posted by LivingUnderMercy of Allah

So i got the silent part right...but what's the difference between deep suffer and light suffering? Isnt it all one?

These are my own personal definitions and usages:

'Light' suffering is things like being financially hard up, having an argument with someone, living with a person you don't get along with, your mum telling you off maybe...and so on.

'Deep' suffering is becoming a widow after 4 years of marriage because your husband is killed by the government, or having your husband shot before your own eyes, or being torn apart from your child and not being able to see them for 5 years, or living in exile and not being able to see any of your family for 20 years...

Most people cannot even suffer lightly in silence or with any dignity, especially people in the West. But when someone can suffer deeply and still maintain their dignity, live their life and not let what they have been through wear them down...that is real. Real because they know the nature of life, that it is a series of tests that purify them, and they know their ultimate end and aim in life is only to worship Allaah, so it does not matter what they go through as long as they are working for this goal.

May Allaah grant them Firdaws - ameen. Qaleelun bayna al-Katheer.

[ismiyy]

Wa bi-mithli haa'ulaa tuqaam al-Umam...

Just reminded me of that...

[LivingUnderMercy of Allah]

Most people cannot even suffer lightly in silence or with any dignity, especially people in the West. But when someone can suffer deeply and still maintain their dignity, live their life and not let what they have been through wear them down...that is real. Real because they know the nature of life, that it is a series of tests that purify them, and they know their ultimate end and aim in life is only to worship Allaah, so it does not matter what they go through as long as they are working for this goal.

May Allaah grant them Firdaws - ameen. Qaleelun bayna al-Katheer.

Mashaa Allah...very well said. I wont respond any further to it since this is your definition but yes i can agree for the most part. It made me think...a person once said to me...its better to talk about the things that bother you then have it stored up inside...because if you have stored it up, you will end up having a grudge...a way to pollute the heart...releasing the anger or the confusion...will always help you have a pure heart...because you have nothing hidden down there...extra package that will haunt you later on. So..in a way...i agree...how about...."suffer deeply with silence and accepts it" I think the one that accepts it...will neither talk or keep anything inside. Allahu A3lam...but i honestly agree with you...you brought up a deep thought.

Without giving it much thought, from a muslims propespective I would say that individual who strives to please Allah, and does not look for fame from anywhere else.

Saying that, I dont think seeking fame or attention neccasarily makes that individual fake

Farhan...barak allahu feek ya habiby...wa lakin...akhi you dont think seeking fame would make someone fake?

Akhi to me...fame is like...the epitome of fakeness...since all they want is attention and to have EVREYONE talk about mr. cooooooool....

and remember the hadith of the prophet, salah allahu 3alaihi wa salaam...when he compared two guys...one got everything...and other got nothing...was shunned and looked over...and he turned to be faaaaaaar more worthy...but he still went unnoticed by people..

NO fame...but Loved by Allah.

Reply farhano...u're pushto wroooooooooor