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Beliefs and Practices of Islam, Page 116

Dispelling anxiety

If you look deeply into worldly matters you will become melancholy and will end by reflecting upon the ephemeral nature of everything here below, and the fact that truth lies only in striving for the hereafter…

The Successful Believers

The “Believers”, who have attained true success, both individuals and the Jama’ah, are those who have accepted the Message of Muhammad and have acknowledged him as their guide, and followed the way of life taught by him.

Friends of Alláh

Who are these friends of Alláh? Why are they considered to be a special category of Believers? Is it possible for ordinary Muslims like us, to become Friends of Alláh? And what must we do, to earn this high and rare distinction?

Alláh’s help in Palestine

Then we switch off the television, and we turn to our Lord, and pray, When will we see the help of Alláh? When will there come relief from this pain and suffering?

Recreation and Play

Some Muslims seem to believe that it is sign of good faith to be grumpy and gloomy. It is not easy for them to smile and be happy. They seem to have no sense of humour at all. They may believe that a good Muslim should always be serious and stern…