QUR'AN AYATH EXPLANATION :- ~ someone’s silver lining

They say every cloud has a silver lining. Goodness knows, a lot of
people these days are laboring under heavy clouds. I am, sometimes.
Maybe you are too.
Today, how about being someone else's silver lining? Relieve someone's
distress, bring ease to someone's heart, and help someone, as the
Messengerof Allah (pbuh) said,
"Whoever relieves a believer from a distress of this life, Allah will
relieve from him a distress on the Day of Judgment. Whosoever brings
ease to a believer who is in difficulty, Allah will bring ease to him
in both this lifeand the next. Whosoever conceals the shortcomings of
a Muslim, Allah will conceal his shortcomings inthis world and the
next. Allah will always help a servant as long as that servant helps
his brother."
Many of us are familiar with Allah's words in the Quran, in Surat
al-Balad. It'sa Juz Amma surah, frequently memorized:
"And what can make you know what is [breaking through] the difficult
pass? It is the freeing of aslave, or feeding on a dayof severe hunger
an orphan of near relationship, or a needy person in misery; and then
being among those who believed and advised one another to patience and
advised one another to compassion. Those are the companions of the
right."
What if you don't have the capability at this moment of feeding an
orphan, or a needy person? The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) has given us
examples of extremely simple things each of us can do that still count
in Allah's eyes as sadaqah (charity). He (peace be upon him) said:
"Charity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day the sun
rises." Hewas then asked: "From what do we give charity every day?"
The Prophet answered: "The doors of goodness are many… enjoining good,
forbidding evil, removing harm from the road, listening to the deaf,
leading the blind, guiding one to the object of his need, hurrying
with the strength of one's legs to one in sorrow who is asking for
help, and supporting the feeble with the strength of one's arms — all
of these are charity prescribed for you." He alsosaid: "Your smile for
your brother is charity." – Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 98
All of these are only examples. Look around youat your community. What
needs are not being met? What distress are people in? What simple
things can you do to help the people around you?
*. Muslims in communities from California to New York, and in other
nationsas well, have started soupkitchens to feed the poor and
homeless.
*. Muslims in Baltimore USA and other cities have opened shelters for
victims of domestic abuse.
*. There are many organizations that allow you to support an
orphananywhere in the world. For a monthly donation that's probably
less than you would spend on a movie or a restaurant dinner, you can
make sure that one child is fed, clothed, and educated.
*. Volunteer jobs are plentiful. The Prophet (pbuh) mentioned leading
the blind. Even today many blind people need assistance from
volunteers. You can help with grocery shopping, reading the newspaper,
or sending and reading email.
*. Many public libraries haveadult literacy programs, and always need
tutors to help teach people to read and write.
*. Campaign online, throughFacebook and forums, to raise money for
victims ofdisasters like the recent typhoon in Indonesia, or the
floods in Pakistan. Or work with your local masjid to collect
clothing,blankets and food supplies from your local community to be
sent to disaster areas.
*. Volunteers in some inner cities have turned abandoned lots into
organic food gardens. Theinner city residents all pitch in to help,
and the result is healthy food for people who otherwise would not have
access to fresh produce, and a new sense of community brotherhood and
sisterhood.
There are countless other examples I could give. Evenclearing some
broken glassout of the road or smiling at someone are counted as
sadaqah; they may seem like small things, but the stakes are greater
than youor I can imagine.
It's not about being a goody-two-shoes, impressing your friends,
having a story to tell, or earning a merit badge. It's not about
recognition. It's about changing the world one small step at a time,
earning Allah's pleasure, saving your own soul, and becoming one of
the people of Paradise. What could be more important?

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HEALTH - ~ Cool foods for summer

Foods to stock up on and those to avoid to beat the heat.
It's summer and most people are drinking water like thirsty men in a
desert.But in the midst of all this guzzling to prevent dehydration we
tend to neglect our diet! Sure, the body needs water to replenish lost
fluids, but it also requires a special summer diet too! Here are some
food items that can make your summers cool:
Vegetables: Those with high water content should top the list, as they
help hydrate your body from within. Foods such as onions, tomatoes,
cucumbers, pumpkins, cabbage, carrot, cauliflowerand sprouts should
find a place on your plate, as theyserve to cool your body from within
while providing the daily quota of nutrition.
Non Veg: For those who feel empty without their quota of meat, try
fish. Thisis better than red meat or chicken because it containsfatty
acids such as Omega 3 and Omega 6.
Gooseberry: Not only is amla a great refresher, it also helps reverse
the ageing effects of the sun and gives you added stamina for gym
sessions. It strengthens the heart, hair and different glands.
Apricot: If you're prone to skin breakouts or acne in summer, apricot
can help. It provides iron, vitamin C, potassium and fibre. Enjoy it
as a great pre- or post-workout snack.
Buttermilk : Buttermilk is better than diet soda. It is one of the
healthiest summer drinks. Down a glass a day to avoid dehydration and
digestion issues.
Cardamom : Look no further than your cup of elachi chai for an instant
cool down. Cardamom has wonderful detoxifying properties to
effectively cool down even the most hot-headed days.
Corn: Nothing elevates work stress more than a malfunctioning air
conditioner. So pop some corn. It's a good source of pantothenic acid,
which provides vitamin B to lower stress levels. Boiled corn is a
great snack or a lunch takeaway as it lowers cholesterol levels and is
high in essential carbs.
Mango: Skip Katrina's aamsutra adverts and focus on the real fruit.
Chilled mangoes are the juiciest way to cool off, butif you're looking
for a bit ofspice, try this: Unripe mangoes are a rich source of
pectin. Steam and juice with cumin (jeera) and salt for an excellent
remedy from heat stroke and exhaustion.
Oyster: Already establishedas an aphrodisiac, oysters contain
phytochemicals that wipe out the toxins that encourage sweating. But
they're best consumed fresh and should not be bought from stores where
they're sold in bags and bowls.
Soybeans: Rich in protein, they help prevent summer colds. Add some to
caramelcustards, kheer or payasamto lower bad cholesterol levels.
Kiwi: The fruit is rich in omega 3, relatively easy tofind, and easy
on the pocket. And there is no need to dress up this tasty and
delightful fruit.
Soups : Watery broth-based soups are an excellent choice! Adding
'cool' herbs such as mint orcoriander to the soups is another way of
ensuring that your piping hot soup cools you down from within.
Curd: Curd is a healthy alternative to cold drinks and ice-cream. The
VitaminB in it helps soothe ulcers, allergies and heat boils.
Juices : Be it lime juice, coconut juice, green tea or just plain
buttermilk, drink them all to replenish lost fluids and avail of the
benefits of various nutrients and vitamins.
So, now that you are armed with the do's and the don'ts of a summer
diet , enjoy the sun!
Stay away from them
Cold drinks and ice cream: While fizzy cold drinks and yummy ice
-creams may seem cool, they actually interfere withthe body's own
cooling mechanism!
Coffee and alcohol: Both act as diuretics, which increase urination,
leading to an excessive loss of water from the body
Fried foods: Samosa, vada-pav, burger and pizzacontain a lot of fat,
which on entering the body increases the metabolic rate. This has a
thermal effect on the body, increasing its temperature!

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HEALTH - ~ Improve Eyesight =Eye Exercises:

Improve Eyesight =Eye Exercises:
1. Blink your eyes as fastas you can for some time.
2 .Close the eyes tightly for some time and then open. Do this for 5 times.
3. Roll your eyes in clockwise as well as anticlockwise direction for 5 times.
4. While walking on the road or when you are in anopen space, look as
far as possible.
5. Look at an advertisement or some written material from a far place
and try to read it by focusing your
eyes.
Food that is good for Eyes
1.Carrot
2. Eggs
3. Milk
4. Apricots
5.Berries
6.Black Currants
7_ Cold-water Fish
8.Collard Greens
9.Grapefruits
10.Grapes
11.Lemons
12.Spinach
13.Fish Oils/

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HEALTH - ~ ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ The secret of the beauty and impressiveness of the human eye is hidden in the depthsof the human soul:

Allah created the human face with a flawless symmetry and beauty. No
doubt, one of the most beautiful parts Allah creates on the human
faceis the "eye". Allah describes the beauty of maidens in paradise in
theSurat al-Waqia, verse 23, with the words, "... dark-eyed maidens ",
attracting attention to the role of the eye in the beauty of the face.
However, what reveals a person's beauty and enhances the meaning on
their face is not solely the color and shape of an eye. What leaves an
impressionon the soul of other people is the meaning anddepth in the
eyes.
Allah creates the shape and color of eyes of many living beings in
nature in avery beautiful fashion. For instance, deer and
gazellesattract attention with the beautiful shape of their eyes while
cats become distinctive with their eye colors and living beings like
lions and tigers with the sharpness of their eyes. However, the effect
of the eye of no other living being is comparable to the look in the
human eye, because eyes are the windows of the human soul. For this
reason, the aspect that adds beauty and meaning to the eye is the way
it reflects the depth of the human soul rather than its shape and
color. This profoundness facilitates defining the character traits
peculiar to that person. It is also a very important spiritual power
that enhances the beauty and impact of that person.
The Effectiveness of the Human Eye is one of the Greatest Secrets of Allah
Allah creates the eye from the materials commonly available in nature.
Just as in the case of all living beings, the human eye is merely a
piece of flesh made up of nerves, some bodily fluids and muscles. Some
people who fail to think deeply and consider man as a mere pile of
fleshand bones attach more importance to this aspect of an eye, and
consider eye color or its shape as more important. They consider a
blank stare thatis void of any expression as "purity and naivety" and
think that the person looks very beautifully and with meaning. Because
these people have a shallow outlook, they can not comprehend that
profundity in looks adds beauty and meaning to a face and can never
figure out the profound impact ameaningful look makes onthe soul. That
is why they see one another as living beings that have no
consciousness and wisdom.
The fact is however, looking at an eye with a beautiful and meaningful
look gives tremendous pleasure to a believer because the meaning in
one's eye develops in relation with his wisdom and depth of his faith.
If a person has a fervent love of Allah and is passionately attached
to Him, if he has fully submitted himself to Allah,has a flawless
respect for Him and His manifestations, if he respects Allah and
everything He creates, then the impact of this person's eye and his
looks become one of the greatest spiritual powers in the world. The
pleasure that is taken from such a meaningful eye that reflects the
profundity of the soul becomes greater and more intense. However, as a
miracle of Allah, this is an attribute peculiar to only genuine
Muslims. The looks of people who are unaware of sincerity and display
affected attitudes are artificial, for they are for purposes of
showmanship only. These people, now and again, wish to reveal the
peace and ease of heart believers naturally have in their eyes and
long for having beautiful looks like them but they can never achieve
it, because Allah never grantssuch a blessing to a soul that can not
love and appreciate Him as is due, and does not know to attach himself
profoundly to Him. An examination into the general character traits of
these people reveals that these people are egoistic, selfish,
insecure, loveless, inconsiderate people who do not attach any
importance to anything. Inorder for these people to attain the beauty
and aesthetics they have been longing for, they, first of all, need to
live by the moral perfection Allah demands from them and consider that
it is Allah Who creates his eyes, as well as the eyes that look at
him. Apart from that, they need to have the wisdom and profound kind
of faith that will create that impact in the eyes. A person who has a
fervent love of Allah considers everything he sees as a beautiful
manifestation of Allah's names, and loves them. That is because a
person who is vehemently in lovewith Allah knows to appreciate and
respect beautiful things and to take pleasure from them and see the
best aspects ofeverything he encounters.

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