Oct 3, 2009
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He Who Fears Will Mind (Quran Chapter 87: Verse 10)
“Greed is Good?” I think not. However, a little bit of Fear can take you a long way. Fear (in proportion) and conflict are necessary for growth and for purity of the self. Think back to your past. When you have been totally fearless of any accountability, how has your performance been. Mine always has been less than adequate. Develop a healthy dose of Fear in yourself. Fear of reprimand because of poor job performance. Fear of regret due to poor spiritual endeavours.
Oct 1, 2009
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“What is your condition? You feel satisfied with what little you have secured from this world while much of the next world of which you have been deprived does not grieve you. The little of this world which you lose pains you so much so that it becomes apparent in your faces, and in the lack of your endurance over whatever is taken away from you; as though this world is your permanent abode, and as though its wealth would stay with you for good…You have decided together on leaving the next world and loving this world.”
Oct 1, 2009
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“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
Mahatma Gandhi
Indian political and spiritual leader (1869 – 1948)
Sep 11, 2009
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Let’s make the most of what’s left.
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O Jabir! Whoever during the month of Ramadhan, fasts in its days, stands up for prayers in parts of the night, controls his desires and emotions, puts a rein on his tongue, keeps his eyes down, and does not injure the feelings of others, will become as free of sins as the day he was born. (Imam Muhammad al-Baqir, AS)
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Jul 18, 2009
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“Where your thoughts are, is where you are. Think of others and you are with them. Think only of yourself and you are alone.” – Yaatriki
