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| Anxiety: Causes and Remedies-by Ibrahim Ezghair |
May 15, 09
When a Muslim understands the causes of his anxiety he will be able to overcome it. He turns to Allah for help. Allah teaches us in the Quran that every thing we face in this life is predestined. So our belief in al Qadar is a great relief from all of our worries and griefs. Allah says: And surely We shall try you with something of fear and hunger, and loss of wealth and lives and crops; but give glad tidings to the steadfast; those who when a calamity befalls them say: 'Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him is our return'." (Qur'an, 2:155).
| IMPACT OF GOOD DEEDS ON THE HEART-Ibrahim Ezghair |
Some may wonder about the lethargy which occurs to them at the time of their ‘ibadah (worship) and while doing good deeds, yet they may feel enthusiastic when doing the mundane worldly errands. It could be that they may feel pleasure, or gain immediate reward from doing the worldly things and not feel the same when they are doing their duties towards Allah and Islam. If that is the case, then it is a sign of the weakness of iman. (read more...)
