- 28 Nov 2009, 13:15
#13922
Many a time I question myself as to the level of trust in Allah (swt) that I have in my heart.
It is very easy to give lip service when uttering the shahada or when reciting the beautiful names of Allah. However normally my actions and feelings which appear in different guises such as common sense, customs, relationships, wealth, family are usually indicative of not putting my trust in Allah(swt).
Here are a few common place occurances that forces me to question our trust in Allah(swt)
1. Hoarding
We tend to save and hoard like we will live forever. Several 'logical' reasons are offered to justify the hoarding. What if there is a medical emergency? For good education of our children. For building up investment for the future. For a rainy day.
2. Marriage
dar es salaam jamaat recently implemented pre-nuptial agreements. Many men and women delay marriage with the excuse that they require education and skills first in order to ne 'settled'
many women also opt to work and many men encourage them with the intention 'this will enable her to take care of herself if something happens to me'
3. In event of loss
the above are some examples I can think of.
It is very easy to give lip service when uttering the shahada or when reciting the beautiful names of Allah. However normally my actions and feelings which appear in different guises such as common sense, customs, relationships, wealth, family are usually indicative of not putting my trust in Allah(swt).
Here are a few common place occurances that forces me to question our trust in Allah(swt)
1. Hoarding
We tend to save and hoard like we will live forever. Several 'logical' reasons are offered to justify the hoarding. What if there is a medical emergency? For good education of our children. For building up investment for the future. For a rainy day.
2. Marriage
dar es salaam jamaat recently implemented pre-nuptial agreements. Many men and women delay marriage with the excuse that they require education and skills first in order to ne 'settled'
many women also opt to work and many men encourage them with the intention 'this will enable her to take care of herself if something happens to me'
3. In event of loss
the above are some examples I can think of.
- Watch 'The Mukhtar Narrative / Mukhtar Nama' on Ask - a series narrating Mukhtar al-Thaqafi's revenge for Karbala.
- Watch 'The life of the Father of Chemistry, Jabir ibn Hayyan'