What’s Your Legacy?

"Who are you? What makes you special? What isthe legacy that you've
builtand shared with others (self, family, community and the world)?
If we died today, what would our obituaries say? What have we done for
GOD and GOD'speople lately? What is our mission and vision, and arewe
living it? If we died today, what would our obituaries say?" – Hanan
K. Bilal
This is what it's all about. I heard someone say recently that only
two things can happen with thewealth you accumulate in this life:
either it leaves you, or you leave it. Wealthis not a legacy. Having
fun is not a legacy. Helping a company to sell useless products is not
a legacy.
Making a difference in the lives of human beings, relieving the
suffering of even one person, raising righteous and happy children,
leaving behind knowledge that benefits people, making the world
abetter place, those are legacies.
I have not met the sister who is quoted at the top, but I have read
some of her writings. Whenever I hear her name I think of being
responsible, taking care of my family, loving my children and bringing
them up right, making a difference in the community, following my
dreams… that is a legacy. She has already created a vital legacy.
I have another friend whose name is Ismail. He isso humble
ma-sha-Allah, and as a friend he is the most discreet and
closed-mouthed person I know, by which I mean he never speaks badly
about anyoneelse, and never reveals anyone's secrets or violatestheir
trust. When I think of him, I am inspired to emulate him. That is his
legacy, and it's an important and valuable one.
More than twenty years ago I knew a brother named Qawiy. His life was
hard, but every time I met him he'd give me a big smile and an
enthusiastic handshake. He wore a kufi and carried a folded musalla
(prayer rug) on his shoulder, so he could pray whenever salat time
arrived, no matter where he was. Kind of quirky, but also inspiring.
All these years later, just the thought of Qawiy brings a smile to my
face, and reminds me of the importance of doing salat on time. That's
a legacy! SubhanAllah.
I could name many more people who have affected me in positive and
critical ways. I will always remember them, even afterthey are gone,
Insha'Allah. They have created lasting legacies.
Of course we don't even have to speak of the Prophets (peace be upon
them), and the Messenger of Allah (sws), and the Sahabah (may Allah be
pleased with them). Their legacies shine like the moon and stars and
will illuminate human history for all time.
What's your legacy? What do people say about you, and what will they
say when you're gone?

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Allah Does Not Make “Throw-Away” People

Have you ever felt "thrownaway"? Cast aside like trashthat is no
longer valued or wanted?
It's not a good feeling, is it?
Sometimes we feel this way when we've been rejected by someone we
love; or when we are relentlessly criticised by a spouse, parents,
family or friends. We can also feel this way when it seems like we're
not living up to society's expectations.
Feeling this way makes you doubt yourself, makes you wonder if you are
a worthwhile human being, if you have anything meaningful to offer, if
you are someone worthy of love and praise.
When you feel this way, you might begin to act thisway. You stop
valuing yourself, and you start behaving as if you are worthless,
ugly, invisible, unredeemable. You do things that you know are bad for
you, either becauseyou no longer care, or you think no one else cares.
Or maybe just to fulfill the negative labels that others have put on
you.
I want to tell you something very important: Allah does not make
"throw away" people. He does not create waste.
We humans do that. Increasingly in this modernsociety, we manufacture
cheap items that are meantto be used once then thrown away. Disposable
razors, diapers, soda bottles, packaging… hospital visitors are given
disposable gowns and gloves… Our oceans are filling up with garbage.
There is a floating plastic garbage patch in the Pacificthat is the
size of Texas. It is known as the Pacific Gyreand contains 3.5 million
tons of trash.
We human beings do that. We create such waste.
Allah does not do that.
Look around at what Allah has created: the oceans, mountains, clouds
and majestic trees; birds and animals from the eagle to the elephant;
the stars, sunand moon; the four seasons, each with a special beauty;
and a treasure-trove of amazing, healthy foods like olives, mangoes,
almonds, oranges…
Allah says in the Quran, Surat Aal-Imran, 3:190-191:
"Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the
alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of
understanding. Who remember Allah while standing or sitting or on
their sides and give thought to the creation of the heavens and the
earth, [saying], "Our Lord,You did not create this in vain ; exalted
are You [above such a thing]…"
Allah created nothing in vain. Nothing that He madeis disposable or
worthless. Every one of His creations is precious and has a profound
purpose, from the smallest bacterium to the greatest nebula.
Everything is beautiful. Including you.
Allah did not create you to be thrown away. You are not disposable.
Whether ornot you are ready to admit it, you have a profound purpose
in this life. You arepriceless, beautiful, unique, redeemable, and
worthy oflove. Because Allah made you that way.
We must begin valuing ourselves according to howAllah has valued us.
Those people who would devalueus, they are not walking in our shoes,
living our reality. They're not responsible for our souls, and we are
not responsiblefor theirs:
"No bearer of a burden can bear the burden of another." (Quran 6:164; 17:15)
If others are not responsible for us, and cannot bear our burdens,
then they have no right to value or devalue us. Allah has given us
honor, therefore our honor is withAllah, not with the people. Allah
has given us purpose,therefore our purpose is with Allah, not with the
people.
Every person has a dignity and value that has been granted by Allah.
It is inherent in our makeup and cannot be taken away by anyone. Every
person is a gift. Every person is a miracle. Including you.

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HEALTH - ~ A protein that prevents tumors in mother’s milk: The HAMLET Protein

How does the HAMLET protein, which was lately discovered in mother's
milk, prevent the formation of tumors?
· What are the characteristics of mother's milk that change according
to the baby's need?
Proteins are basic bioactive molecules and they are required for the
cell to carry out its functions. Some proteins act individually or
together with other proteins. However, some of them need the help of
chemical compounds that are not proteins. These non-protein molecules
canbe vitamins, minerals or metal ions. Vitamins or inorganic
substances are auxiliary proteins and theyare generally named as
co-factors. Iron, magnesium, cobalt, copper, zinc, selenium are common
ions and auxiliary inorganic substances. These proteinsdo quite
amazing things when they get connected to their helpers. One of
themost interesting of these takes place in mother's milk.
Allah Creates the Protein Called HAMLET in Mother's Milk As a Result
of Miraculous Processes
Mother's milk is a matchless compound created by Allah in order to
meet the nutrition needs of the baby in full and to protect the baby
against possible infections.The balance of the nutrients in mother's
milk is in the most ideal measures, and in the best form for the body
systemsof the immature baby. Mother's milk, which is called "the
miracle mixture" by scientists as the nutritional values of this milk
are at ideal measures, is very rich in nutrients that make brain cells
grow and accelerate the development of the nervous system. Even a baby
formula prepared with the latest technologycannot replace this
miraclefood. New benefits of mother's milk are found every day as a
result of research.
As is known, mother's milk includes many enzymes, vitamins,
nucleotides and antibodies. However, scientists have discovered a new
protein in mother's milk lately.
This protein, which is the main protein in mother's milk and known as
"alpha-lactalbumin", gives mother's milk a superior quality with
respect to cow's milk. This is because the protein called
beta-lactalbumin in cow's milk is rejected by the baby's body.
A protein called alpha-lactalbumin is produced atthe last stages of
pregnancy and nursing time. This protein helps the sugar called
lactose inside the milk to be synthesized and makes the baby sleep
easily and decreases the baby's tension. At the same time, when this
protein enters the baby's stomach, it combines with an auxiliary
protein called oleic acid. Oleic acid is a well-known fatty acid
alsocalled OMEGA 9 (a basic component of olive oil). It decreases
blood pressure and prevents deadly diseases that affect the brain.
However, when alpha-lactalbumin and oleic acid are combined, a miracle
happens and they produce an alpha-lactalbumin protein called "HAMLET"
(short for H uman A lpha-lactalbumin M ade LE thal to T umor cells)
that is deadly to tumor cells in man.
HAMLET Destroys A Great Number of Tumor Cells
As a result of the studies conducted, it was proved that mother's
milk, about which hundreds of articles were published, protected
babies against cancer but its mechanism has not yet been understood
completely. This complex protein, which is producedonly in the baby's
stomach, kills 40 different types of tumor cells. This protein attacks
the cell wall, enters inside and begins to change their shape within
half an hour after it combines with tumor cells and kills them in six
hours on average. However, the interesting thing about this protein is
that it can distinguish healthy cells from tumor. Scientists have not
yet understood how this protein recognizes tumor cells. It is of
course impossible that cells with no mind or consciousness can
distinguish between healthy cells and tumor cells. These cells can
distinguish between healthy and dangerous cells only by Allah's
inspiration. In the Qur'an, Allah's sovereignty over allliving things
is revealed assuch:
" I have put my trust in Allah, my Lord and your Lord. There is no
creature He does not hold by the forelock. My Lord is on a Straight
Path. " (Surah Hud, 56)
The interesting point is that the alpha-lactalbuminand oleic acid that
form this protein do not have the ability to destroy tumors on their
own. Alpha-lactalbumin and fatty acids exist naturally in mother's
milk. But they need to turn into a compound in the baby's stomach to
become the HAMLET protein that destroys the tumor. It is ofcourse a
great miracle thatAllah creates the cure before the disease, and
places all these molecules inside the milk that the baby will drink.
When the protein in mother's milk, fatty acids and enzymes in the
baby'sstomach are not created atthe same time, their ability to
destroy tumors disappears

Inspirational Quotes

Wen a man is abt to rush upon those who r weaker than himself,let him
remember how he has stood (trembling) b4 thosewho r strongr than him
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" Some people come into our lives, Leave footprints in our hearts, And
we are never ever the same."
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Perhaps the best advice I had ever received is "You cannot do.."
Thanks.. I have only told them to replace that 'You' with 'I'..
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Make bst use of ur tongue.. TELL what u feel, SAY what u expect. coz
opportunities cn b lost in ablink of eye bt regrets last a life lon
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A ruler should be slow to punish and swift to reward.
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A leader is a dealer in hope.
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Not the cry, but the flight of a wild duck, leads the flock to fly and follow.
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The real leader has no need to lead-- he is content to point the way.
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Men are governed only by serving them; the rule is without exception.

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