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Allah, the Exalted, says: "O you who believe! Endure and be more patient..". (3:200) "And certainly, We shall test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives and fruits, but give glad tidings to As-Sabirun (the patient)". (2:155) "Only those who are patient shall receive their reward in full, without reckoning.'' (39:10) "And verily, whosoever shows patience and forgives, that would truly be from the things recommended by Allah.'' (42:43) "Seek help in patience and As-Salat (the prayer). Truly, Allah is with As-Sabirun (the patient).'' (2:153) "And surely, We shall try you till We test those who strive hard (for the Cause of Allah) and As-Sabirun (the patient)'' (47:31)

Offline female 44 years old Glendale, United-States [ 763 ] Viewed 3427 times   View more photos Contact Panel Add to friends Send Message Add to favorites Invite to groups My Gallery    [ Browse Gallery ] My Favorites My Friends aliascsc has 132 friend(s) View all friends Recent visitors My Groups Muslim Marriage Looking for Marriage Zaytuna Institute Interracial Marriage Henna (Mehndi) Body Art NORTHWEST MUSLIMS The Nasheeds Muslims in America Tasawwuf ~Muslim Wives and Mothers~ Sami Yusuf Fans General Info Do you want to enter paradise? To walk the path of Truth You need the grace of God. We all face death in the end. But on the way, be careful Never to hurt a human heart! - Rumi Likes -Allah -Quran -Our Beloved Prophet (saws) -Strength of Character -Compassion -Kindness -Honesty Audios I made this music player at MyFlashFetish.com. Videos I made this widget at MyFlashFetish.com. Books The Quran Sahih Muslim Sahih Al-Bukhari Fiqh us sunnah Riyad as Salihin The Reliance of the Traveler The Sealed Nectar Tafsir ibn Kathir Purification of the Heart He Came to Teach You Your Religion Other Info Four Principles for a Noble Character Shaykh ul Islaam Ibn ul Qayyim Source: “Madaarij ul Salikeen”, Volume 2, page 308 Translated By: Abu Azzubayr Shadeed Muhammad “It is not imagined that one can have noble character except if it is founded upon four pillars: 1. Sabr (Patience) 2. ‘Iffah (Chastity) 3. Shujaa’ah (Courage) 4. Adl (Justice) Patience inspires him to be tolerant, control his anger, endure the harms that he receives from others, to be forbearing and deliberate in his decisions. It motivates him to be gentle and not to be rash or hasty. Chastity, inspires him to avoid every imprudent characteristic, whether in statement or action, and encourages him to have a sense of modesty and integrity which is the epitome of all good. It prevents him from fornication, stinginess, lying, backbiting and spreading tales to cause separation and discord between the people. Courage inspires him to have a sense of self esteem, to emphasize high and noble manners and to make it apart of his natural disposition. It also encourages him to exert himself and to be generous, which is in essence, true courage and it leads to strong will and self determination. It encourages him to distance himself from his ardent lowly desires, to control his anger, and to be forbearing because by such, he can control his temper, take it by the reins and curb his violent and destructive behaviour just as the Messenger (Sallahu alaihi wa salam) said: “The Strong is not the one who can wrestle his opponent to the ground but rather the strong is the one who can control himself when he gets angry.” This is true genuine courage and it is the sole trait that the slave utilizes to conquer his opponent. Justice, encourages him to be impartial in his behaviour with people and to be moderate between the two extremes of negligence and extremism. It motivates him to be generous and kind which is the middle course between absolute degradation and arrogance, and to make this apart of his disposition and makeup. It encourages him to be courageous which is the middle course between cowardice and imprudence, and to be forbearing which is the middle course between extreme unnecessary anger and ignominy. These four virtuous characteristics are the axis and provenance of all noble manners and the foundation of all repugnant and ignominious characteristics are built upon four pillars: 1. Jahl (Ignorance) 2. Dhulm (Oppression) 3. Shahwah (following ones lowly desires) 4. Ghadab (Anger) Ignorance, allows him to view good in the form of evil and evil in the form of good, and to consider that which is complete to be incomplete and that which is incomplete to be complete. Oppression, causes him to put things in places which are not appropriate for them, so he gets angry when its time to be happy and he is happy when its time to be angry. He is ignorant and hasty when its time to be deliberate and deliberate when its time to be hasty, he is stingy when it is time to be generous and generous when its time to be stingy. He is weak when it is time to be courageous and assume responsibility, and he assumes responsibility when it is time to take a step back (and let someone else undertake the initiative). He is gentle and lenient when it is time to be harsh and firm and he is harsh and firm when it is time to be lenient. He is humble when it is time to be superior and arrogant when it is time to be humble. Following (his) lowly desires, encourages him to be diligent in obtaining that which the soul ardently desires, to be stingy and greedy. It encourages him to adorn himself with all types of despicable and imprudent characteristics. Anger, incites him to be arrogant, jealous, envious, to hold enmity of others and to be imprudent and shameless. The foundation of these four repugnant and blameworthy characteristics are two pillars: Either extreme self ignominy or extreme self pride.

My details Occupation:  Information-Technology Ethnicity:  Other Religion:  Muslim Practicing:  Yes - Alhamdullilah Marital status:  Married Member since:  08 Jul 2007, 5:12 pm Last login:  13 Oct 2008, 2:13 pm My blogs Wedding Dress? 19 Jul 2008, 1:52 pm Struggles 31 Jan 2008, 3:27 am Why be Humble... 18 Jan 2008, 3:28 am Advice 18 Jan 2008, 3:25 am Funny Fatwas! 17 Jan 2008, 8:56 am View all entries | Submit new blog 1 2 3 4 5 ... 9 10 11 12 13  »» omar1982 (26 Sep 2008, 8:56 pm): salam sisternislam (02 Sep 2008, 5:28 pm): ASSALAMU ALAIKUM WA RAHMATULLAHI WA BARAKATUH RAMADAN MUBARAK   sisternislam (25 Aug 2008, 1:57 am): With the Name of ALLAH, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful As salaamualaikum wa rehmatullahi wa barkatuhu Al QuranNot upon you (Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) is their guidance, but ALLAH guides whom He wills. And whatever you spend in good, it is for yourselves, when you spend not except seeking ALLAH's Countenance. And whatever you spend in good, it will be repaid to you in full, and you shall not be wronged. (Charity is) for Fuqara (the poor), who in ALLAH's Cause are restricted (from travel), and cannot move about in the land (for trade or work). The one who knows them not, thinks that they are rich because of their modesty. You may know them by their mark, they do not beg of people at all. And whatever you spend in good, surely ALLAH knows it well. Translation of  Surah Al-Baqarah, Verses 272-274  -- Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said,"Convey (my teachings) to the people even if it were a single sentence.... . (Saheeh Bukhaari, Volume 4, Book 56, Number 667) sisternislam (06 Aug 2008, 2:58 am): Please help this sister to get a 5000$ scolarship! here's her original post on a muslim parenting forum: Assalam Alaikum, As you may know, I am a mother of two, and I'm currently pursuing my MA in English. My husband and I, have to pay for my tuition out of pocket, as we refuse to accept loans based on Riba. I recently entered a scholarship contest. The theme was "What Makes U Special." You can help me win a scholarship just by watching this video. The entry that secures the most views will win a $5,000 scholarship. All you have to do is view the video, available at this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO5oP8YlxR8 If you want to help even more, you can forward this video to everyone you know. Every view helps. If you have a blog, facebook, myspace page or website, I would certainly appreciate a link Lost_girl (31 Jul 2008, 8:55 pm): oh ur welcome, ur pics were nice mashallah sisternislam (28 Jul 2008, 9:00 pm): ASSALAMU ALAIKUM Sister JAZAKALLAH KHAIR for the add, INSHA ALLAH may your days be filled with many blessings. Anisah_of_So_Dakota (27 Jul 2008, 2:25 pm): Mubrook on your recent marriage Sister! May Allah continue to bless you & your family! May Allah bless the blended family & allow you to prosper!!!! My family is also a blended family & like you my husband married me when my kids were teens. It takes a REAL man to embrace a marriage that includes teens, as there are so many negative stereotypes about the "struggle" of coming into such a family. But mashallah, I'm glad you found someone. Salaam sisternislam (21 Jul 2008, 2:26 am): ASSALAMU ALAIKUM WA RAHMATULLAHI WA BARAKATUH Sister just passing through INSHA ALLAH may this message reach you in the best of health and strong IMAAN. Ameenah74 (20 Jul 2008, 12:26 am): Assalaamu Aleikum dear sister. AboveTheAnkle (01 Jul 2008, 3:19 pm): As Salaamu alayikum Ukti Kayfa? I pray almighty ALLAH has Blessed you & ur loved one with Barakah Ameen.I also want u to know I have posted some new lectures on my page that I hope should benifit all of us InshaAllah.Please stay in touch Salaam hasim2007 (16 Jun 2008, 2:33 am): I love that segment about character subhan Allah. modo1980 (15 Jun 2008, 2:58 am): salam alekom,how are you sister?i hope you are fine,my name is mohamed from egypt-cairo,,can we be friends? salamu alekom 1 2 3 4 5 ... 9 10 11 12 13  »» Report This User