Three Tough Questions

There was a young man who went overseas to study for quite a long
time. When he returned, he asked his parents to find him a religious
scholar or any expert who could answer his 3 Questions. Finally, his
parents were able to find a Muslim scholar.
Young man: Who are you?Can you answer my questions?
Scholar: I am one of Allah (SubHana Wa Ta`ala )'s slaves and
Insha-Allah (God willing), I will be ableto answer your questions.
Young man: Are you sure? A lot of Professors and experts were not able
to answer my questions.
Scholar: I will try my best, with the help of Allah(SubHana Wa Ta`ala).
Young Man: I have 3 questions:
1. Does God exist? If so, show me His shape.
2. What is takdir (fate)?
3. If shaitan (Devil) was created from the fire, why at the end he
will be thrown to hell that is also created from fire. It certainly
will not hurt him at all, since Shaitan (Devil) and the hell were
created from fire. Did God not think of it this far?
Suddenly, the Scholar slapped the young man's face very hard.
Young Man (feeling pain): Why do you get angry at me?
Scholar: I am not angry. The slap is my answer to your three questions.
Young Man: I really don't understand.
Scholar: How do you feel after I slapped you?
Young Man: Of course, I felt the pain.
Scholar: So do you believe that pain exists?
Young Man: Yes.
Scholar: Show me the shape of the pain!
Young Man: I cannot.
Scholar: That is my first answer. All of us feel God'sexistence
without being able to see His shape... Lastnight, did you dream that
you will be slapped by me?
Young Man: No.
Scholar: Did you ever thinkthat you will get a slap from me, today?
Young Man: No.
Scholar: That is takdir (fate)........ My hand that I used to slap
you, what is itcreated from?
Young Man: It is created from flesh.
Scholar: How about your face, what is it created from?
Young Man: Flesh.
Scholar: How do you feel after I slapped you?
Young Man: In pain.
Scholar: Even though Shaitan (Devil) and also the hell were created
fromthe fire, if Allah wants, insha-Allah (God willing), the hell will
become a very painful place for Shaitan (Devil).

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Doctor Dies, Patient Lives

The following incident was narrated by a well known preacher of this
age known as Colonel Sayed Amir Uddin, currently a Canadian resident.
Over 6,000 Non-Muslims have accepted Islam through him.
He narrates: I visited a friend in a hospital who had severe cancer.
While I was there, a doctor came and gave him the bad news that he
will live for only one more week. Thenthe doctor left to get
somemedicines for him. As the doctor was going down the stairs, he
slipped and fell down the stairs. He was seriously injured and died on
that day. On the other hand, my friend whowas suppose to die in one
week lived for three more years!
This incident shows that death is unpredictable. Today we hear about
hundreds of people dieing around us but Satan tells you and me that
let them die, you have a long way to go.

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Dark Circle Under the Eyes

Eyes are the first thing thatyou notice in a person. Andhealthy shiny
eyes are not easy to achieve. Many of usget dark circles under the
eyes if we miss a couple of night's sleep. Though it often indicates
nothing serious, the problem with dark circle is that they make you
look tired and worn out.

We need to remember thatnot always dark circles indicate poor health
and malnutrition. It can just be hereditary as well. While some people
have dark thin skin around the eyes their high cheek bones highlight
them. These can only be concealed and no treatment really works for
them.

1. You should massage the eye area daily with your ring finger. Use
coconut oil,castor oil or Vitamin E oil.

2. Apply the rejuvenating juice of cucumbers or potato.

3. Apply a good under eye cream twice daily.

4. After your bath use a cold wash cloth and press on the eyes!

5. Milk and (soaked and finely ground) almond paste can be applied all
over the face incudin the eye area.

6. Splash pure cold water on face. And gently press the eye are aiwth
your ringfinger.

7. Drink plenty of water forglowing skin.

8. Have a lot of carrot juice.Apply the remainder of ground carrots on
face and wash off.

9. After cleansing and exfoliating, massage your feet with olive oil
or your favourite cream once a week.

10. Do eye exercises - (You can learn them from me or an experienced &
certified yoga teacher!)

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Should We Really Laugh?

Hasan al-Basri (rahimaullah) was an eminent scholar and
piousindividual of his time. He would rarely laugh due to his
remembrance of death and the punishment of hell. One day he was
goingsomewhere when he saw a young man indugled in laughter. Hasan
al-Basri asked the youth, "Young man, have you already crossed the
bridge of Sirath? Have you already found out whether you are going to
paradise or hell?" The young man replied, "No." Hasan al-Basri told
him, "Then why are you laughing so much?" After that, no one saw this
young man laughing again as he cameto know the reality of this life.
Source: Story extracted from the book "Tambihul Ghafileen" by Shaikh
Abul Laith Samarkandi.
Many hours or probably days have passed away from our lives in
laughter and jokes. It is a sign that we have forgotten the life of
the hereafter. The sahabah used to do good deeds all day but still cry
during the night to Allah. On the other hand, we do sins all day and
still have no concerns! It is permissible to laugh at amazing things
and smile while being in company ofothers.

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Three Solid Truths

Once, a person was verbally abusing Abu Bakr (RA) while the Prophet
(SAW) was curiously watching with a smile. After taking much abuse
quietly, Abu Bakr responded to a few of his comments. At this, the
Prophet exhibited his disapproval, got up and left. Abu Bakr caught up
with the Prophet and wondered, 'O Messenger ofAllaah, he was abusing
meand you remained sitting. When I responded to him, you disapproved
and got up.' The Messenger of Allaah responded,
'There was an angel with you responding to him. When you responded to
him, Shaytaan took his place.'
He then said,
'O Abu Bakr, there are three solid truths: If a person is wronged and
he forbears it (without seeking revenge) just for the sake of Allaah
(SWT), Allaah will honour him and give him the upper hand with His
help; if a person opens a door of giving gifts for cementing
relationships with relatives, Allaah will give him abundance; and, if
a person opens a door of seeking charity for himselfto increase his
wealth, Allaah will further reduce his wealth.'
Reported from Aboo Hurairah in Mishkaah and Musnad Ahmad.

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Horse of Paradise

Hadrat Abu Ayyub Ansari (RA) reports that a desert Arab came to the
Holy Prophet (SAW) and submitted: "O Prophet of Allah, I am very fond
of horses. Will there be horses in heaven?" The Holy Prophet observed:
"Ifyou were sent to Paradise,you would be given a horse made of
emerald. The horse will have two wings. You would mount the horse and
it would fly you to where ever it might be your pleasure to go."
Source: Tirmidhi.
This horse will be an aircraft in Heaven. The worldly aircraft is
designed like a fish, whereas the heavenly aircraft will be in the
form of a horse. The worldly aircraft is made of aluminum; the
heavenly aeroplane will be made of emerald! (Comments from"Spectacle
of Death").

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Why do muslims say"Alhamdulill ah" when we sneeze?

Why do muslims say"Alhamdulill ah"
when we sneeze?
Because for that moment of the sneeze all your bodily functions stop even your
heart. When the sneeze is over and all bodily functions are restored
we are grateful and praise Allah for returning all back to us again.
SubhanAllah

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