Helping an Old Man

It was a bitter, cold evening. The old man's beard was glazed by
winter's frost while he waited for a ride across theriver. The wait
seemed endless. His body became numb and stiff from the frigid north
wind. He heardthe faint, steady rhythm of approaching hooves galloping
along the frozen path.
Anxiously, he watched as several horsemen rounded the bend. He let the
first one pass by without an effort to get his attention. Then another
passed by? and another. Finally, the last rider neared the spot where
the old man sat like a snow statue.
As this one drew near, the old man caught the rider's eye and said,
"Sir, would you mind giving an old man a ride to the other side? There
doesn't appear to be a passageway by foot."
Reining his horse, the rider replied, "Sure thing. Hop aboard."
Seeing the old man was unable to lift his half-frozen body from the
ground, the horseman dismounted and helped the old man onto the horse.
The horseman took the old man not just acrossthe river, but to his
destination, which was justa few miles away.
As they neared the tiny butcozy cottage, the horseman's curiosity
caused him to inquire, "Sir, I notice that you let severalother riders
pass by without making an effort to secure a ride. Then I came up and
you immediately asked me for a ride. I'm curious why, on such a bitter
winter night; you would wait and ask the last rider. What if I had
refused and left you there?"
The old man lowered himself slowly down from the horse, looked the
rider straight in the eyes, and replied, "I've been around here for
some time. I reckon I know people pretty good."
The old-timer continued, "Ilooked into the eyes of the other riders
and immediately saw there was no concern for my situation. It would
have been useless even to ask them for a ride. But when Ilooked into
your eyes, kindness and compassion were evident. I knew, then and
there, that your gentlespirit would welcome the opportunity to give me
assistance in my time of need."
Those heartwarming comments touched the horseman deeply.
"I'm most grateful for whatyou have said," he told the old man. "May I
never get too busy in my own affairs that I fail to respond to
theneeds of others with kindness and compassion."
Ya Allah, Make me among those about whom the Holy Quran has said: "And
they give them preference over their own selves even though they are
in need". (Hashr 59:9)
Ameen

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Fatimah tuz Zahrã (R.A.)

FATIMAH TUZ ZAHRAH (r.a) – DUAGHTER OF MUHAMMAD (صلى الله عليه وسلم)
Fatimah (R.A.) was youngest in age of all her sisters but highest in grades. She was dearest to her father of all his daughters. He once said, “ Fatimah is like soul and heart to me.” once, he said,“Fatimah will be the leaderof the women in Paradise.”he further said, “What troubles Fatimah troubles me as well.”
It was the sixth year of Prophethood and Rasulullah (Sallallahu AlaihiWasallam) had launched his preaching mission but his own clan were impeding in his way. The people of the Quraysh were trying every trick to trouble him. One day whilehe was performing Salãh inthe Haram, on the instigation of the pagans of Makkak, Aqabah ibn Moeet brought the entrails of a camel and placed it on his neck whilst he was prostrating. Someone told Fatimah (R.A.) who was then just six years old. She came running and removed the stuff and cursed the non-believers. She, at such an early age beheld the tribulations andtorments Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)was being subject to.
Rasulullah (Sallallahu AlaihiWasallam) awarded her the title of ‘lady of Paradise’.
It has been reported that Rasulullah (Sallallahu AlaihiWasallam) once said, “On the Day of Resurrection a voice will be heard saying ‘lower you heads, Fatimah bint Muhammad is being escorted along,’ then Fatimah will cross the pathway to Paradise in a flash leading seventy thousand Hoors (heavenly women).”
Rasulullah (Sallallahu AlaihiWasallam) confided only toFatimah (R.A.) during his last days that he would dieof his illness. She wept to hear that but Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)whispered to her that she would follow him which brought delight on her faceand she smiled.
Rasulullah’s (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) beloved wives pressed her much to disclose that secret, but shedidn’t. She revealed it, however after his demise./ - - - :-> Transtors: 1.http://free-translation.imtranslator.net/lowres.asp 2.http://translate.google.com/m?twu=1&hl=en&vi=m&sl=auto&tl=en

3b. THOSE WHOM ALLAH LOVES MOST

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Let us then increase our doing of goodness and continue to do so
because the charitable person is superior to the action itselfA flower
is said to be better than the fragnance which arises from it due toits
being the origin of the sweet smell./
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3a. THOSE WHOM ALLAH LOVES MOST

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When the Messenger(s.a.w.) talks about good and its doers in society.
He wants to teach Muslims and Islamic society that an Islamic society
is a cooperative one... The social service performed by a scientist.
farmer, doctor. teacher, thinker, social reformer , and one who
participates in charitable projects, or helps the poor and the needy.
all these works are considered good deeds to which generous people in
society contribute. Therefore, those who are doing good and are
inspired in their work by knowledge of Allah and who like to do good
seeking His pleasure. theseare the best people because of their social
usefulness.
The glorious Prophet (s.a.w.) has guided our social preferences
through his example. i.e. serving the society and encouraging social
advancement while seeking Allah's pleasure.
The Islamic view which sees society as one family and creation (the
human being, animal, plant) as belonging to Allah and depends on Him.
It aims toshape this world with all its individuals and elements into
a unity and completeness, to deepen the cultured comprehension and
consciousness of man and to confirm his role in serving to develop the
world. Thus man is in needof mutual good advantages. to help his
brother progress in humanistic ways. The animal and plant kingdoms are
also in need of and prosper through this enlightened attitude.
Man is the master of this earth and it is his responsibility to
improve it. Thus we see that Prophet Salih (a.s.) when addressing his
people, explains to them this fact which the Holy Qur'an narrates as a
profound lesson for humanity.
The Almighty Allah has said:
"And to Thamud (We sent} their brother Salih. He said: O my people!
worship Allah, you have no god other than Him; He brought you forth
from the earth, and settled you therein; so ask forgiveness of Him,
then repent to Him; surely my Lord is Near, Responsive."
Holy Qur'an (11:61)
We also see that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) ordered people to
do good and considered the one who does so as the best one among
people. It should be noted that the truth of his call 'todo good'
encompasses animals and plants which is clear through his speech.Once
a man asked the Prophet (s.a.w.): Can we consider watering a
thirstydog as a charity? he answered:
"To water every thirsty liver, there is a reward init."
The truth of this prophetic character is incarnated in the Messenger's
behaviour and in his august biography...It happened once that a
thirsty cat crossed near him, he bent down holding a plate full of
water with his noble hand and allowed it to drink.
The Messenger's call to do deeds beneficial to people gives life.
value and meaning through which people will feel the value of
existence and the meaning of humanity.
If in the struggle for being fertile ground is not found,goodness does
not prosperand the human being becomes voracious, life will be
transformed into unbearable evil and greed.
According to Islamic principles. a human being is considered as a
source ofgoodness and a continual blessing. Any good word which
increases love and peace; or reduces the painsand the sufferings of
souls which are burdened with afflictions; or engenders calmness and
confidence in the hearts; or eliminatesfear and narrowness; or reforms
the wicked one from among the people; orremoves enmity among people is
the word which expresses the spirit of goodness of the speaker.
Any genuine smile and constant cheerfulness in the face of your Muslim
brother will reduce his weariness, sufferings and problems of life, is
considered a good deed whose author should be praised and is deserving
ofthe respect of people.
Any attempt to provide the needs of the poor and to help the aggrieved
one relieve his sorrow. is an actof beneficence which is loved by
Allah and for which people will give thanks. Any display of sympathy,
which a man shows to an oppressed human or animal, is considered an
act of good loved by Allah and His Messenger and received with
gratefulness by the people.
To resist by bearing the responsibility of doing good and to call
others to Islam is an act of goodnesswhich is loved by Allah, Who
invites people to do so.
"And from among you there should be a party inviting to good and
bidding what is right anffibidding what is wrong and those are the
successful"
Holy Qur'an (3:104)
To direct others to do good or to initiate it, whether through speech,
or guiding, or b. y explaining its ways; all are acts of benevolence
loved by Allah and appreciated by people.
There are different ways ofdoing good and its door is open for all.
Every one has the capacity to do so or participate in it by directing
others towards it.or by standing against his greediness and its
wickedness and in this way he will protect himself from destructive
ethical sickness.
It is in man's capacity to bea source of benefit through his innate
power, ability and position.:->
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