GHAFLAH, through negligence, or forgetfulness towards the commands of Allah Ta’ala, and not steadfastly trying to bring the Sunnah of our Beloved Rasulullah SallAllahu alaihi wassalam into our lives, our ego is inflated. This inflated ego wants to demean others, so it feels even more important, which leads to GHEEBAH. GHEEBAH, putting others down, in a myriad of open and secretive tactics, further boosts our own self, blinding one to seeing the Truth. This increasingly leads to GHURUR silently creeping into the heart. GHURUR stubbornly blocks one seeing the goodness in others which ultimately leads to GHIL. And surely jealousy, malice, eats up good deeds just as the fire consumes dry wood.
(Wisdom from an Alim recently visiting Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah)
The Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wassalam said: "Should you wish to act, ponder well the consequences. If good, proceed; if not, desist." Ibn al-Mubarak.
JazakiLlahu khairan dear Asiyah for your expressive prayer mat drawing. May we be reminded of its symbolism and resort to all means provided for us by our Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wassalam, the perfection of character, to work at eradicating our hearts of the "four ghains"; crying in our Du’a, weeping in Taubah, sobbing in Istighfar, rejoicing while in Khidmah, smiling while offering Ikram. Hearts then will be overflowing with Sakinah and satisfaction. Insha’Allah.
All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala Bless all readers, bringing you all closer to Him and His Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. Ameen.
Assalamu Alaikum
Jazakallah
Inshallah i will draw another prayer mat.Bayyah drew the mosque that you sent for all of us.
Wassalam
Asiyah
Comment by Asiyah — February 8, 2007 @ 6:40 am
Assalamu Alaikum
Mashallah,a very important message for us all.
I smiled as I saw your RED message.It reminded me very much of our BBBs on our arabic in Frankston
Wassalam
Maryam
Comment by Maryam — February 8, 2007 @ 6:48 am
Assalamu alaikum Dear Asiyah and Maryam,
Big apologies for making the mistake with your drawing Asiyah!
You have opened the flood gate of memories Maryam! Alhumdilillah that Allah Ta’ala has created us with an inner screen and replay buttons to relive such happy sharing. Or maybe your memory of all the “red roses” all over your work is not so happy! LOL!
Wassalamu alaikum,
almiskeenah
Comment by almiskeenah — February 8, 2007 @ 7:42 pm
Assalamu alaikum,
Excellent lesson and explanation and attractively presented too !Jazakallah, we need constant reminders !
Comment by Umm Yusuf — February 9, 2007 @ 3:54 am
Assalamu alaikum,
Saheeh!
And the first to be reminded is me! May we all share what we can along the one path to Him Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala, Ameen.
Assalamu alaikum
almiskeenah
Comment by almiskeenah — February 9, 2007 @ 4:38 pm