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“The repayment of a bad action is one equivalent to it. But if someone pardons and puts things right, his reward is with Allah. Certainly He does not love wrongdoers.” (Surat Ash-Shura, 40)
Is it not true that Allah has the capacity to forgive murderers, slanderers, and disbelievers if they find the right way and repent? Then why is it that we can hold grudges for weeks, years, and lifetimes? Why is it that we feel like we have the right to pass judgement on others with authority? Surely, this cannot be good for the heart.The burden of anger and resentment is so heavy on us! Oh Allah, Help us! We need to do better.
The Holy month of Ramadan is approaching. It will be a time for new beginnings: a time for worship, a time for gratitude and a time for reflection. How do we live our lives? Sometimes we are our own worst enemy... trudging around with pessimism and arrogance weighing heavy on our shoulders and our souls.
3 Tips to help you lighten your emotional burden before entering into Ramadan:
1. Let it slide- The sister who rolled her eyes when you gave her salaams... the maniac who cut you off in traffic... your mother when she way oversteps her bounds... the spouse who seems to dwell on the negative things... the brother who just don’t have his facts straight... the children (yes, I said it, sometimes we got to let it slide with them too) who are getting on your last nerve! Take a deep breath and let it go.
2. Make excuses for people- You make excuses for your own ill actions so you need to start pardoning other people you encounter as well. It is not good to judge every single thing someone says or does. Maybe they had a bad day. Maybe they are feeling hurt or ignored or unloved. Maybe they are ailing mentally or physically in secret, and here we go just assuming we know them up down and all around. A lot of people are in pain!
3. SMILE- Just smile.
“Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the foolish.” (Qur’an, 7:199)
2 comments:
Good prep for ramadaan!!!!! It's so hard to forgive and over look other people, but we want everybody to over look and forgive us when we do wrong. What makes it easier for me is to think about my faults first and how much I pray Im forgiven for what I have done, and that allows me to be more sympathetic.
I like to zero in on the "giving excuses" method because in all reality...you don't know what a person is going through. The wisdom behind defeating bad/evil with kindness can actually help that person to change. Anyway, I can appreciate this reminder and will take it as something to put into practice now before ramadaan gets here. SHukran!
Alhamdulillah :) Everyday is a struggle! But the rewards are great:)
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