animal. On the contrary, a person who adopts a principled life puts himself in the ranks of angels. What is a desire-based life? It is the desire to live under the influence of superficial emotions; namely

character so tempered that it can be depended upon through thick and thin like the kiln-fired brick is what in the long run builds a nation, for it is only such a temperament which can remain attuned to the

may seem, they contain, somewhere or another, the possibility of triumph for man. What one should do is seek out this possibility and use it to turn one’s defeat into victory. Just remember that every

speak fast as you people do. He used to pause in between sentences, giving people time to memorize what he had said.” (Zad al-Ma’ad by Ibn al-Qayyim) She also said that the Prophet used to talk in such

makes for a good life at home. In such matters one cannot make a complete list of “do’s and don’ts.” Islam wants both the man and the woman to acknowledge natural realities. Both should keep their eyes on

consequence. What is the formula for putting an end to complaints at the very outset? It is to give serious thought to the following verse of the Quran: And whatever misfortune befalls you, is due to what your

to turn you away from justice. Deal justly; justice is nearer to piety. Have fear of God; He knows what you do. God has promised those who believe and do good works forgiveness and a rich reward. And the

desire to be seen and praised by men. They debar others from the path of God: but God encompasses what they do. (8:45-47)

to turn you away from justice. Deal justly; justice is nearer to piety. Have fear of God; He knows what you do. God has promised those who believe and do good works forgiveness and a rich reward. And the

desire to be seen and praised by men. They debar others from the path of God: but God encompasses what they do (8:45-47).

arrived from Qadsiyah (Iran) Umar was seen to weep as he examined them. Abdar, Rahman, enquiring as to what had caused the Commander of the Faithful such grief, observed, “God has granted you victory over your

upon a people, God stirs up enmity and hatred among them until the Day of Resurrection.” “That is what I fear,” explained Umar. (AHMAD, MUSNAD)