I am still organizing and cleaning. I came across this book and peeked what's inside. Immediately I became very interested in its list of contents. Herewith are some I've chosen:
- Contemplate and be thankful
- The past is gone forever
- Today is all you have
- Leave the future alone until it comes
- Do not expect gratitude from anyone
- Doing good to others gives comfort to the heart
- Repel boredom with work
- Do not be a mimicker (means, not to be artificial, imitate others and erase off entity)
- Verily, with hardship, there is relief
- Convert lemon into a sweet drink
- Faith is life itself
- Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest
- Accept life as it is
- Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs
- Do not carry the weight of the globe on your shoulders
- Do not be crushed by what is insignificant
- Be content with which Allah has given you and you will be the richest of people
- Being sad is not encouraged in our religion
- Smile
- Take a moment to reflect
- The blessing of pain
- The blessing of knowledge
- The art of happiness
- Controlling one's emotions
- Repel boredom from your life
- Cast off anxiety
- Do not be sad - Everything will occur according to pre-ordainment
- Do not be sad - Wait patiently for a happy outcome
- Do not be sad - Seek forgiveness from Allah often, for your Lord is Oft-Forgiving
- Do not be sad - Always remember Allah
- Do not be sad - Never lose hope of Allah's mercy
- Grieve not over unworthy things
- Do not be sad - Repel anxiety
- Do not be sad over fears for what may happen
- Do not be sad - Do good to others
- Do not be sad from want of ample provision
- Isolation and its positive effects
- Do not be shaken by hardships
- Do not grieve - There is another life to come
- Depression weakens the body and the soul
- Most rumors are baseless
- This life does not deserve our grief
- This is how the world is
- Strive to help others
- You are created unique
- In the last moments of life ...
- You will not die before your appointed time
- Don't be sad - Learn to deal with your reality
- Do not pay attention to the tell-tale
- The curses of the foolish are of no consequences to you
- Appreciate the beauty of the universe
- The good life
- I place my complete trust in Him
- Performing noble deeds is the way to happiness
- Your reward is Paradise
- True love
- A Lord Who wrongs not
- Write your own history
- Listen attentively to the words of Allah
- Do not pleasure to your enemy by displaying grief
- The benefits one reaps by being contented
- Take advantage of health and free time
- Hiding from evil is a temporary solution
- It is not enough to be merely intelligent: One needs true guidance as well
- A smile every morning
- Contentment even after being ruined
- Be resolute in making a decision
- Peace of mind is in having basic necessities of life
- Be prepared for the worst-case scenario
- You are doing well if you are healthy and have enough food
- Extinguish the fire of enmity before it spreads
- Don't belittle another person's efforts
- If you really cannot do something, leave it
by 'Aaidh ibn Abdullah al-Qarni
