Sayings of Mohammad (PBUH)

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I would like to share a couple of sayings that I think about a lot, and would ask you to comment, on what they mean to you.

"Allah is gentle and loves gentleness."

Inscribed on the Prophet's sword: "Forgive him who wrongs you;
join him who cuts you off; do good to him who does evil to you; and speak
the truth even if it be against yourself."

I think I have always been somewhat of a loner. While living in Pakistan I am sure this was hard for the family because of the strong sense of oneness and companionship one finds. I deeply love those I was with, and yet I still spent much time alone. I do not have this sense of belonging to any particular nation, but rather simply belonging to a Universal Family of believers or to Allah. When someone insults me, I might not like it, and might react angry or hurt at first, especially if my Nafs are strong, but in time I think, "What is Allah trying to teach me through this?" My anger is very short lived, because I believe there is always much more of a lesson to be learned. If Allah so forgives me, and I believe Allah does, then I must always try to forgive my brothers and sisters in this world.

What do you think?

Your Servant,
Rabia

[*Mahzala*]

Dear Rabia,

Allah tests whom He loves. He tests your faith in His Mercy, in His existence, in His companionship. At the time, we may not realise it, but everything happens for the better. We often find ourselves distraught over something that doesn't happen in accordance with out plans and desires, which is completely natural, as we are not aware of what destiny has in stock, and we fail to realise that somewhere down the track, as hard as it may be, there is light at the end of the tunnel. This Hadeeth is an emphasis to the Quran Ayah in which Allah says: Repel evil with good and turn an enemy into a friend. In such instances, our anger takes the better of us, which again, is a natural reaction, but if we sincerely ponder over this Quran and implement it in our lives, the world will be a much better place. I pray each of your problems is eased and you find peace, happiness and satisfaction from within.