Many people do not know how to appreciate appreciation.  If someone were to thank us or express their appreciation, often times we do not know how to take that properly.  Sometimes that gets to our heads and we get caught up in vanity which is an extremely deadly disease of the heart.  The other extreme is we feel distasteful towards those who praise us or appreciate us.
Our mashaaikh teach us to adopt a moderate path.  In one hadith, the Prophet (Sallallahu ‘Alayhi Wa Sallam) has instructed us to throw dirt …

Our heart beats around 100,000 times every day.
Our blood is on a 60,000-mile journey.

Our eyes can distinguish up to one million colour surfaces and take in
more information than the largest telescope known to man.
Our lungs inhale over two million litres of air every day, without even
thinking. They are large enough to cover a tennis court.
Our hearing is so sensitive it can distinguish between hundreds of
thousands of different sounds.
Our sense of touch is more refined than any device ever created.
Our brain is more complex than the most …

Author: Dr. Huwayda Ismaeel
Excuse Two: I am convinced of Islamic dress but my mother prevents me from wearing it and if I disobey her I will go to the Fire.
The one who has answered this excuse is the most noble of Allah’s creation, the messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) in concise and comprehensive words of wisdom:
“There is no obedience to the created in the disobedience of Allah.”
[Ahmad]
The status of parents in Islam, especially the mother, is a high and elevated one. Indeed Allah ta’aala has combined it with …

Author: Dr. Huwayda Ismaeel
Excuse One: I’m not yet convinced (of the necessity) of hijaab
We then ask this sister two questions:
One: Is she truly convinced of the correctness of the religion of Islam?
The natural answer is: Yes, she is convinced for she responds “La ilaha illallah!” (There is no god but Allah), meaning she is convinced of the aqidah, and then she says: “Muhammadur rasulullah!” (Muhammad [sallallahu alayhi wa sallam is the Messenger of Allah), meaning by that that she is

by Dr. Huwayda Ismaeel
Get on the train of repentance my sister, before it passes by your station. Deeply consider my sister, what is happening today before tomorrow comes. Think, my sister – starting now.
All praise is due to Allah ta’aala as is deserved by His Majesty and Great Power. I send prayers and ask for blessings upon His Noble Messenger who drew the path for us to the pleasure of Allah and His Jannah. This path is a straight one that is surrounded by virtue from all sides and attends …

Submitted by: Radiant Light
In the Name of Allah , Most Gracious, Most Merciful
It is related that a devout worshipper by the name of Humim came to Hadhrat Ali (May Allah Ennoble his countenance) and asked him to describe the pious people so vividly that he could almost see them. Ali responded:
Their speech is truthful; their clothing is moderate; and they walk with utmost humility. They lower their gaze from everything Allah has forbidden. They allow their ears to listen only to that which is beneficial. Their souls accept …

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Baraktuhu,
Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah has listed ten things we waste. Take a look and see how right he is. May Allah ta’ala bless his soul and shower mercy upon his grave. Ameen.
1. Our Knowledge
Wasted by not taking action with it.
2. Our Actions:
Wasted by committing them with out sincerity.
3. Our Wealth:
Wasted by using on things that will not bring us ajr. We waste our money, our status, our authority, on things which have no benefit in this life or in akhirah.
4. Our Hearts:
Wasted because they …