MESSAGE OF DAY

Shaykh Naqshband says, “There is no good or blessing in an affair that is undertaken in anger, heedlessness, reluctance, or by force.”

“We are most knowing of what they say, and you are not over them a tyrant. But remind by the Qur’an whoever fears My threat.” Suratul-Qaf 50:45

‘Ali, may Allah be well pleased with him, says, “One who knows that their words are counted among their deeds speaks little and speaks only of what is of concern to them.”

‘Umar, may Allah be well pleased with him, says: “Establishing sound friendships is half of reason, asking the right questions is half of knowledge, and taking the best measures is half of life.”

Just as there is a door to every heart, there is surely a door at which every heart can attain maturity and find repose. What falls to the servant is to render these two doors one.

Let us not forget that there is in the world neither a place in which to hide from death, nor the possibility of return from the grave, nor a shelter in which to take refuge from the severity of the Day of Judgement.

Do not be in the company of those with malevolent hearts. In times of ease, they will seem like close friends, however in times of need they will not be there for you.

Protection of the heart is attained by leading a spiritual life.

“Neither a prophet nor a reformist has verged upon the success of Muhammad in the whole history of humanity.” Thomas Carlyle

If one serves in the way of Allah the Most Beneficent, then surely He will make his affairs easy for him.

“Hold a good opinion of the servants of Allah and be saved from much weariness.” (‘Ali, may Allah be well pleased with him.)

Know that propriety is enduring with patience the impropriety of every ill-mannered person. (Rumi, may Allah sanctify his secret.)

The Glorious Quran is an ocean, and its depths should be explored. Each person reaches a level according to his or her heart.

For a person to establish the truth and the true path they must keep their nafs under control at all times.

“I will be the first of you to reach the Pool of Kawthar and I will meet you there! Our meeting place is the Pool. I see it at this very moment! I will testify on your behalf! I have been given, at this moment, the treasures of earth and their keys. By Allah, I fear not that you will return to idolatry after me! But I fear that you will get carried away in worldly greed and become jealous of each other, kill one another and perish just like those who have perished before you!” (Bukhari, Janaiz...