Are you ready for your turn?

He was a student, probably in his early twenties. I didn't know his
name--I really didn't care. All I know is he was going for a lay-up
while playing basketball, lost hisbalance and fell on the ground--flat
on his back.
We thought he would shake it off and continue the game--so no one
really cared. To everyone'ssurprise, he never got up. At first a few
people on his team (later everyone) went up to him but he just
wouldn't reply.
CPR did no good. The ambulance personnel couldn't save him from dying.
The result at the ERwas no better. HE WAS DEAD!
As I came home tonight, I thought to myself, it could have been me
going up for that lay-up. It is very possible that I could be laying
in the coldcity morgue, right this minute, as I type this e-mail.
Am I ready to die? Did I communicate with Allah today? Did I perform
my daily prayers? Did I seek the pleasure of Allah?
Did I treat my parents andfamily with respect and love? Did I give any
at all in charity (sadaqa) today? How many times did I remember Allah
and recount His name?
The entire day I made time to go to school, check my e-mail, read the
news, chat with friends, watch TV, play basketball.......but did I
even once say"Astagfirullah"? Did I ask Allah to forgive the sins that
I've committed today? NO! Not once.
Did I say "Alhamdulillah" other than in my daily prayers? NO! Not once
myfriends. Would you like to know why? Because I wastoo caught up with
myselfand my daily activities.
Well, guess what. I could have lost my life during a lay-up in a
basketball game and what do I have with me? Not a thing. Nothing that
I did today do I get to bring with me to the grave. Nothing.
A few words that I could have uttered were the only things that I
could have brought with me. A few words that would've taken a few
seconds of concentration out of the 24 hrs. that was allotted to me.
A few cents in charity instead of cold drinks and candy bars could
have saved my soul. But I insisted to continue with my careless
attitude. Thank God it wasn't my turn to go, because I sure wasn't
ready.
Now I close my eyes and say Alhamdulillah. Now I look back and say
Astagfirullah. Now I have a different attitude. Now, I want to prepare
for my turn.
Did you perform your prayers today? Did you give in charity and love?
Did you ask for forgiveness yet? Do you care? I'm asking because
Idon't want to see you fall,knowing you aren't ready for your turn.
Are you ready for your turn?
May the Peace and Mercy of Allah be upon us all.

How to be the best in everything

Khalid Ibn El-Waleed narrated the following:
A Bedouin came one day to the prophet and said tohim, "O, Messenger of
Allah! I've come to ask you a few questions about the affairs of this
life and the Hereafter.
Ask what you wish.
I'd like to be the most of learned of men.
Fear Allah, and you will bethe most learned of men.
I'd like to be the richest man in the world
Be contented, and you will be the richest man in the world.
I'd like to be the most of just men.
Desire for others what you desire for yourself, and you will be the
most just of men.
I want to be the best of men
Do good to others and you will be the best of men.
I wish to be the most favored by Allah
Engage much in Allah's praise, and you will be favored by Allah
I would like to complete my faith
If you have good mannersyou will complete your faith
I wish to be among those who do good
Adore Allah as if you see Him, for surely He sees you.
I wish to be Obedient to Allah
If observe Allah's commands you will be obedient to Allah
Id like to be free from all sins
Bathe your body from impurities and you will befree from all sins
I'd like to be raised in the day of judgment in the light
Don't wrong yourself or any other creature, and you will be raised on
the day of Judgment in the light
I'd like Allah to bestow HisMercy on me
If you have mercy on yourself and on others Allah will bestow His Mercy on you.
I'd like my sins to be very few
If you seek forgiveness from Allah as much as youcan, your sins will be very few
I'd like to be the most honorable man
If you do not complain to any fellow creature, you will be the most
honored of men
I'd like to be the strongestof men
If you put your trust in Allah, you will be the strongest of men
I'd like for Allah to enlargemy provision
If you keep yourself pure, Allah will enlarge your provision
I'd like to be loved by Allah and His Messenger
If you love what Allah andHis messenger love, you will be among their
beloved ones
I wish to be safe from Allah's wrath on the day of Judgment
If you do not lose your temper with any of your fellow creatures you
will be safe from the wrath of Allah on the day of judgment
I'd like my prayers to be responded
If you avoid forbidden actions your prayers will be responded
I'd like Allah not to disgrace me on the Day ofJudgment
If you guard your chastity Allah will not disgrace youon the Day of Judgment
I'd like Allah to protect mewith a covering protection on the Day of Judgment
Do not uncover your fellow creatures faults, and Allah will provide
youwith a covering on the Day of Judgment
What will save me from sins
Tears, humility and illness will save you
What are the best deeds in the eyes of Allah
Gentle manners, modesty,and patience in adversity
What are the worst evils in the eyes of Allah
Hot temper and Miserliness
What extinguishes hell's fire on the Day of Judgment?
Patience in adversity and misfortunes
What assuages the wrath of Allah in this life and thehereafter
Concealed charity and kindness to others.

assalamu alaikum - - 14.aug.tue

The health benefits of honey

Sweetener: Sugar can be substituted with honey in many food and
drinks. Honey contains about 69% glucose and fructose enabling it to
be used as a sweetener.
--►Energy Source: According to USDA, honey contains about 64 calories
per tablespoon. Hence honey is also used by many as a source of
energy. On the other hand, one tablespoon of sugar will g
ive you about 15 calories. Further the carbohydrates in the honey can
be easily converted into glucose by even the most sensitive stomachs.
Hence it is very easy to digest honey.
--►Weight Loss: Though honey has more calories than sugar, honey when
consumed with warm water helps in digesting the fat stored in your
body. Similarly honey and lemon juice and honey and cinnamon help in
reducing weight. Read more about benefits of honey in weight loss.
--►Improving Athletic Performance: Recent research has shown that
honey is an excellent ergogenic aid and helpsin boosting the
performance of athletes. Honey facilitates in maintaining blood sugar
levels, muscle recuperation and glycogen restoration after a workout.
--►Source of Vitamins and Minerals: Honey contains a variety of
vitamins and minerals. The type of vitamins and minerals and their
quantity depends on the type of flowers used for apiculture. Commonly,
honey contains Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron. Check for the vitamin and
mineral content in sugar from any source, you will find it to be
either nil or miniscule.
--►Antibacteria l and Antifungal Properties: Honey has anti-bacterial
and anti-fungal properties and hence it can be used as a natural
antiseptic.
--►Antioxidants : Honey containsnutraceuticals, which are effective in
removing free radicals from our body. As a result, our body immunity
is improved.
--►Skin Care with Milk and Honey: Milk and honey are often served
together as both these ingredients help in getting a smooth soothing
skin. Hence consuming milk and honey daily in the morning is a common
practice in many countries.