Inspiration

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salams, just thought it would be nice to post things on this thread which will inspire a person, uplift them, make them smile....anything happy and insprirational..........which will brighten someones day....if they feelin down :)
w/s

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Follow Your Dream...

Trouble arrives in measures,
and we stack it up real high,
until we're convinced,
we have no reason to try.
If you feel defeated,
you're absolutely wrong,
for if you follow your dream,
you could never lose for long.
Ignore the minor set-backs
that pile up and trouble you,
or you will build a mountain,
out of the stones hurled at you.
The future holds great promise,
your destiny unknown,
but Allah is always helping,
and you're never alone.
Soar bravely toward your goal.
Let nothing darken the way.
You can change your tomorrow,
if you seek your dream today.

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Anger is a condition in which
the tongue works faster than the mind.



You can't change the past,
but you can ruin the present
by worrying over the future.



Love...and you shall be loved.



God always gives His best to those
who leave the choice with Him.



All people smile in the same language.





Everyone needs to be loved...
especially when they do not deserve it.



The real measure of a man's wealth
is what he has invested in eternity.





Everyone has beauty
but not everyone sees it.



It's important for parents to live
the same things they teach.



Thank Allah for what you have,
TRUST Allah for what you need.



If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow,
you have no today to be thankful for.



Man looks at outward appearance
but the Lord looks within.



The choice you make today
will usually affect tomorrow.



Take time to laugh, for it is
the music of the soul.



If anyone speaks badly of you,
live so none will believe it.



Patience is the ability to idle your motor
when you feel like stripping your gears.



Love is strengthened by working
through conflicts together.



The best thing parents can do
for their children is to love each other.



Harsh words break no bones
but they do break hearts.



To get out of a difficulty,
one usually must go through it.



We take for granted the things
that we should be giving thanks for.



Love is the only thing that can be
divided without being diminished.



Happiness is enhanced by others
but does not depend upon others.



For every minute you are angry with someone,
you lose 60 seconds of happiness
that you can never get back.



Do what you can, for who you can,
with what you have, and where you are.

~Author Unknown~

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Enriching Thoughts

The most destructive habit ................... Worry
The greatest joy ............................. Giving
The greatest loss ........................ Loss of self-respect
The most satisfying work ................... Helping others
The ugliest personality trait................. Selfishness
The most endangered species ........... Dedicated leaders
Our greatest natural resource............. Our youth
The greatest "shot in the arm"............ Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome........... Fear
The most effective sleeping pill.............. Peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease............ Excuses
The most powerful force in life.............. Love
The most dangerous pariah .................. A gossiper
The world's most incredible computer ........ The brain
The worst thing to be without ............. Hope
The deadliest weapon ....................... The tongue
The two most power-filled words ........... "I Can"
The greatest asset........................... Faith
The most worthless emotion................... Self-pity
The most beautiful attire.................... SMILE!
The most prized possession................... Self esteem
The most powerful channel of communication. Prayer
The most contagious spirit................... Enthusiasm
The greatest fortune............................ Contentment
The greatest asset............................... Health
The meanest action................................. Revenge
The cheapest trait...................................Miserlines s
The most powerful action...................... Charity
The most abnoxious disease................. Arrogance
The lowest of the low............................. Pride
The deepest intoxicator ............................Power
The highest coverer of defects.................Wealth
The most unpredictable...........................Customer
The crown of greatness...........................Forgiveness
The greatest sin....................................Not believing in
God.
The most uncertain...................................DEATH.

"Love has its own time, season and reason. You can't ask for it to
stay.
You can only embrace it when it comes and be glad that for a moment
in your life, it was yours."

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Doubt sees the obstacles
Faith sees the way
Doubt sees the darkest night
Faith sees the day
Doubt dreads to take a step
Faith soars on high

Doubt questions, "Who believes?"
Faith answers, "I".

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Happiness keeps u Sweet

Trials keep u Strong

Sorrow keeps u Human

Failure Keeps u Humble

Success keeps u Glowing

But only ALLAH Keeps u Going

[Salahudin]

The Ant Philosophy

Over the years I've been teaching children about a simple but powerful concept - the ant philosophy. I think everybody should study ants. They have an amazing four- part philosophy, and here is the first part: ants never quit. That's a good philosophy. If they're headed somewhere and you try to stop them; they'll look for another way. They'll climb over, they'll climb under, they'll climb around. They keep looking for another way. What a neat philosophy, to never quit looking for a way to get where you're supposed to go.

Second, ants think winter all summer. That's an important perspective. You can't be so naive as to think summer will last forever. So ants are gathering in their winter food in the middle of summer.

An ancient story says, "Don't build your house on the sand in the summer." Why do we need that advice? Because it is important to be realistic. In the summer, you've got to think storm. You've got to think rocks as you enjoy the sand and sun. Think ahead.

The third part of the ant philosophy is that ants think summer all winter. That is so important. During the winter, ants remind themselves, "This won't last long; we'll soon be out of here." And the first warm day, the ants are out. If it turns cold again, they'll dive back down, but then they come out the first warm day. They can't wait to get out.

And here's the last part of the ant philosophy. How much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All that he possibly can. What an incredible philosophy, the "all-that-you-possibly-can" philosophy.

Wow, what a great seminar to attend - the ant seminar. Never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.

To Your Success,
Jim Rohn

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Don't we all
I was parked in front of the mall wiping off my car. I had just come from the car wash and was waiting for my wife to get out of work. Coming my way from across the parking lot was what society would consider a hobo, street beggar, tramp or vagabond. From the looks of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money.

There are times when you feel generous but there are other times that you just don't want to be bothered. This was one of those "don't want to be bothered times." "I hope he doesn't ask me for any money," I thought. He didn't. He came and sat on the curb in front of the bus stop but he didn't look like he could have enough money to even ride the bus.

After a few minutes he spoke. "That's a very pretty car," he said. He was ragged but he had an air of dignity around him. His scraggly blond beard kept more than his face warm. I said, "thanks," and continued wiping off my car.

He sat there quietly as I worked. The expected plea for money never came. As the silence between us widened something inside said, "ask him if he needs any help." I was sure that he would say "yes" but I held true to the inner voice.

"Do you need any help?" I asked. He answered in three simple but profound words that I shall never forget.

We often look for wisdom in great men and women. We expect it from those of higher learning and accomplishments.

I expected nothing but an outstretched grimy hand. He spoke the three words that shook me.
"Don't we all?" he said.

I was feeling high and mighty, successful and important, above a hobo in the street, until those three words hit me like a twelve gauge shotgun.
Don't we all?

I needed help. Maybe not for bus fare or a place to sleep, but I needed help. I reached in my wallet and gave him not only enough for bus fare, but enough to get a warm meal and shelter for the day. Those three little words still ring true. No matter how much you have, no matter how much you have accomplished, you need help too. No matter how little you have, no matter how loaded you are with problems, even without money or a place to sleep, you can give help. Even if it's just a compliment, you can give that. You never know when you may see someone that appears to have it all. They are waiting on you to give them what they don't have. A different perspective on life, a glimpse at something beautiful, a respite from daily chaos, that only you through a torn world can see.

Maybe the man was just a homeless stranger wandering the streets. Maybe he was more than that. He was sent by a power that is great and wise, to minister to a soul too comfortable in himself to teach him a lesson. Don't we all?
Author: Unknown

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The Splashes of Life......
My grandfather took me to the fish pond on the farm when I was about seven, and he told me to throw a stone into the water. He told me to watch the circles created by the stone. Then he asked me to think of myself as that stone person.

"You may create lots of splashes in your life but the waves that come from those splashes will disturb the peace of all your fellow creatures," he said. "Remember that you are responsible for what you put in your circle and that circle will also touch many other circles. You will need to live in a way that allows the good that comes from your circle to send the peace of that goodness to others. The splash that comes from anger or jealousy will send those feelings to other circles. You are responsible for both."

That was the first time I realized each person creates the inner peace or discord that flows out into the world. We cannot create world peace if we are riddled with inner conflict, hatred, doubt, or anger. We radiate the feelings and thoughts that we hold inside, whether we speak them or not. Whatever is splashing around inside of us is spilling out into the world, creating beauty or discord with all other circles of life.
Author Unknown
Courtesy: www.everymuslim.com (javascript:ol('http://www.everymuslim.com/');)

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The Word
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The Most Selfish One-Letter Word
"I"
Avoid It
(Surah Al Kahf 18:34)



The Most Satisfying Two-Letter Word
"WE"
Use It
Surah Al An'am 6:71-72




The Most Poisonous Three-Letter Word
"EGO"
Kill It
Surah Al Qasas 28:78




The Most Used Four-Letter Word
"LOVE"
Value It
(Surah Al Rum 30:21)




The Most Pleasing Five Letter Word
"SMILE"
Keep It
(Surah Al Najm 53:43)




The Fastest Spreading Six-Letter Word
"RUMOUR"
Ignore It
(Surah Al Hujurat 49:12)




The Hardest Working Seven Letter Word
"SUCCESS"
Achieve It
(Surah Al Nur 24:37-38)




The Most Enviable Eight-Letter Word
"JEALOUSY"
Distance It
(Surah Yusuf 12:8-9)




The Most Powerful Nine-Letter Word
"KNOWLEDGE"
Acquire It
(of Almighty Allah & the Holy Qu'ran)
Surah Ya Sin 36:2
Surah Yusuf 12:2




The Most Essential Ten-Letter Word
"CONFIDENCE"
Trust It
(Trust in Almighty Allah's Guidance)
Surah Yunus 10: 9
Surah Al Tawbah 9:51

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One day, there was a blind man sitting on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet and a sign that read: "I am blind, please help".

A creative publicist was walking by him and stopped to observe. He saw
that the blind man had only a few coins in his hat. He dropped in a few
more coins and, without asking for permission, took the sign, turned it
around and wrote another announcement. He placed the sign by the blind
man's feet and left.

That afternoon the creative publicist returned to where the blind man
sat and noticed that his hat was full of bills and coins. The blind man
recognized his footsteps and asked if it was he who had re-written his
sign and he wanted to know what he had written on it. The publicist
responded: "Nothing that was not true, I just wrote your sign out a
little differently." He smiled and went on his way.

The new sign read: "TODAYIS SPRING AND I CANNOT SEE IT." Sometimes you
need to change your strategy when something does not go your way and
you'll see it may just be for the best.

*Remember, if you always do what you've always done, you'll always get
what you've always got .*

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"In all the times past and in all the times to come, there was, and never will be, an exact replica of today. There will never be another day like today. Each day might be measured by time, but it is actually made up of moments. Every day is a blank page, the possibilities are endless. Today is about making choices and living the outcomes."

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Don't Be Sad/Contemplate And Be Thankful
Remember the favours of Allah upon you and how they surround you from above and below - indeed, from every direction."And if you would count the graces of Allah, never could you be able to count them." (Qur'an 14:34)

Health, safety, nourishment, clothing, air, and water - these all point to the world being yours, yet you do not realize it. You possess all that life has to offer, yet remain ignorant."He has completed and perfected His Graces upon you, [both] apparent [ i.e. Islamic Monotheism, and the lawful pleasures of this world, including health, good looks, etc.] and hidden [i.e. one's faith in Allah, guidance for doing righteous deeds and also the pleasures and delights of the Hereafter in Paradise, etc.]." (Qur'an 31:20)

You have at your disposal two eyes, a tongue, lips, two hands, and two legs."Then which of the blessings of your Lord will you both [Jinns and men] deny?" (Qur'an 55:13)

Can you picture yourself walking without feet? Should you take it lightly that you slumber soundly while misery hinders the sleep of many? Should you forget that you fill yourself with both delicious dishes and cool water while the pleasure of good food and drink is impossible for some, due to sickness and disease? Consider those faculties of hearing and seeing with which you have been endowed. Look at your healthy skin and be grateful that you have been saved from diseases that attack it. Reflect on your powers of reasoning and remember those that suffer from mental ailments.

Would you sell your ability to hear and see for the weight of Mount Uhud in gold, or your ability to speak for huge castles? You have been given abundant favours, yet you feign ignorance. Notwithstanding warm bread, cool water, easy sleep, and good health, you remain despondent and depressed. You think about what you do not have and are ungrateful for what you have been given. You are troubled by a loss in wealth, yet you have the key to happiness and many blessings. Contemplate and be thankful."And also in your ownselves [are signs], will you not then see?" (Qur'an 51:21)

Reflect upon yourself, your family, your friends, and the entire world that is around you."They recognize the grace of Allah, yet they deny it." (Qur'an 16:83)

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Those who joyfully leave EVERYTHING in Allah's hand will eventually see Allah's HAND in EVERYTHING!

[hijabi_sis]

Those who joyfully leave EVERYTHING in Allah's hand will eventually see Allah's HAND in EVERYTHING!

SubhanAllah!!!! :inlove: i love this thread, keep it up. i will InshAllah be posting some stuff here when i find the time...i have only just joined thats why lol

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ALLAH knows what is best for us
So why should we complain
We always want the sunshine
But He knows there must be rain.

We always want laughter
and the merriment of cheer
but our heart will lose
their tenderness
If we never shed a tear.

ALLAH tests us often
with suffering and sorrow
He tests us not to punish us
but to help us meet tomorrow.

For growing trees are strengthened
if they can withstand the storm
and the sharpness of the chisel
gave the marble its grace and form.

ALLAH tests us often
and for every pain
He gives us
provided we are patient
Is followed by rich gain
So whenever we feel that
everything is going wrong
It is just ALLAH'S way to make our spirit strong

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SubhanAllah!!!! :inlove: i love this thread, keep it up. i will InshAllah be posting some stuff here when i find the time...i have only just joined thats why lol

Salams sis, nice to see someone else, besides myself, posting :D

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ALLAH knows what is best for us
So why should we complain
We always want the sunshine
But He knows there must be rain.

We always want laughter
and the merriment of cheer
but our heart will lose
their tenderness
If we never shed a tear.

ALLAH tests us often
with suffering and sorrow
He tests us not to punish us
but to help us meet tomorrow.

For growing trees are strengthened
if they can withstand the storm
and the sharpness of the chisel
gave the marble its grace and form.

ALLAH tests us often
and for every pain
He gives us
provided we are patient
Is followed by rich gain
So whenever we feel that
everything is going wrong
It is just ALLAH'S way to make our spirit strong

aww, subhanallah thats lovely :)

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Believe that you're special,

through the hurt and the pain,

for sunshine will come,

after the rain.

Hold on to your dreams,

let them not die

and live not in torment

by questioning why?

The answers are somewhere

and sometimes unkind,

with so many reasons

you will never find.

Be true to yourself,

don't be what you're not,

for often you'll find,

you're all that you've got.

Don't become battered

by games people play

and don't take to heart

what others may say.



Though heartaches are many

and tears they will flow,

the more that you live

the more you will grow.

There are many that love you,

don't ever forget,

let the past be a lesson,

you do not regret.

[redsulphur]

:jkk: for this uplifting thread..:up:


Quote:
Don’t be sad that Allah put thorns on roses

But be happy that Allah put roses among thorns





Take Time

Take time to WORSHIP

it is the Highway to Reverence

Take time to WORK

it is the Price of Success

Take time to THINK

is is the Source of Power

Take time to PLAY

it is the Secret of Perpetual Youth

Take time to READ
it is the Fountain of Wisdom

Take time to be FRIENDLY

it is the Road to Happiness

Take time to LAUGH

it is the Music of the Soul

Take time to DREAM

it is Hitching your Wagon to a Star




Hadith

On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said that the Messenger of Allah :saw: said:


When Allah decreed the Creation He pledged Himself by writing in His book which is laid down with Him:
My mercy prevails over my wrath.

-Muslim