Positive thoughts

Published on 30 June 2024 at 19:47

My dear brothers and sisters, I would like to draw your attention to the significance of our thoughts and their profound impact on our endeavors. It is imperative that we exercise caution and mindfulness when contemplating our thought patterns, as they possess the power to either propel us towards success or lead to our downfall.

Amazing is the affair of the believer. Definitely, all of his life is good and this is not for anybody except the believer. If something of good happens to him, he is grateful and that is good for him. If something harmful befalls him, he is patient and that is good for him.

[Sahih Muslim #2999]

Demonstrating patience is considered a valuable attribute. It's something that not all of us have and it's something that requires awareness, for times when it is needed, which are as stated; at times when maybe a calamity befalls us. Having patience at those difficult times is better, than let's say reacting to bad news in a hypocritical and potentially sinful way. Accepting the situation as the initial step and subsequently recognizing the positive aspects that can be derived from the challenges.

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I am as My servant thinks of Me. I am with him when he remembers Me. If he mentions Me within himself, I mention him within Myself. If he mentions Me in an assembly, I mention him in a better assembly. If he comes near to Me a handspan, I come near to him the distance of a cubit. If he comes near to Me the distance of a cubit, I come near to him the distance of two outspread arms. If he comes to Me walking, I come to him running.

[Sahih Al-Bukhari #6856 and Sahih Muslim #4832]

This hadith is truly remarkable, highlighting the profound nature of our relationship with the Almighty. It conveys the notion that any sincere effort we make to draw closer to Allah is met with His boundless grace and mercy, as He reciprocates with even greater blessings and rewards.

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Beware of suspicion, as suspicion is the falsest talk, and do not spy upon each other, and do not listen to the evil talk of the people about others’ affairs, and do not have enmity with one another, but be brothers. And none should ask for the hand of a girl who is already engaged to his (Muslim) brother, but one should wait till the first suitor marries her or leaves her.

[Sahih Bukhari #5970]

This hadith centers around the importance of maintaining vigilance and awareness to avoid engaging in detrimental behaviors, behaviors that could profound consequences if they are habitual.

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Whoever loves the meeting with Allah, Allah too, loves the meeting with him; and whoever hates the meeting with Allah, Allah too, hates the meeting with him.

[Sahih Bukhari #6508]

Indeed, maintaining a positive mindset towards Allah, the Almighty, fosters a reciprocal positive regard from Him. This concept holds profound significance and beauty.

 

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