Be so close to the Qur’an that…

Be so close to the Qur'an that with every turn of itspage, your heart
also turns. You undergo a change of character; and come out better.
You come closer to Allah and you understand your religion more.
Be so close to the Qur'an that not only do you consider it to be your
companion in life, but it also considers *you* to be its companion
both here and on Yawm al-Qiyamah (Day of Resurrection).
Be so close to the Qur'an that whenever you open to read it, it draws
you indeeply and takes you on amazing journeys through power concepts
and thought-provoking dialogue, through history and the undisputed
facts of the future and Hereafter; learning life lessons and learning
about yourself. The journey doesn't end until you end it (by closing
the Book).
Be so close to the Qur'an that you make it your first point of
judgement and guidance when you quarrel or fall out with a relative,
spouse, friend orstranger. You place it before you with the sincerity
to resolve matters and follow the causes for peace.
"… If they both desire reconciliation, Allah will cause harmony
between them. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and All-Aware." [al-Nisa:
35]
Be so close to the Qur'an that if you happen to miss your daily
portion ofit, it preoccupies your mind and you are not at peace until
you take yourregular nourishment from it.
Be so close to the Qur'an that just hearing the words, "O you who
believe…" strikes something within your heart. You are all ears and
attentive; ready to respond.
Be so close to the Qur'an that you truly feel its blessings in your life.
Be so close to the Qur'an that while many love listening to music and
lyrical tunes, for you nothing can beat the melodious recital of your
favourite Surah (chapter).
Be so close to the Qur'an that you actually walk F E A R L E S S. In
every place, at all times, and every stage of your life. Your fear is
only from One Being, and He is above His Throne, `azza wa jall.
Be so close to the Qur'an that the mere contemplation of a verse
brings tears to your eyes.
Be so close to the Qur'an that after a long and tiring day, all you
want to do is make wudhu' (ablution) and sit down with a cuppa tea in
a cosy spot for some heartwarming reading and reflection.
Be so close to the Qur'an that it becomes the first companion you turn
to when you need to hear comforting words, or a shoulder to lean on in
difficult times, or guidance in times of confusion. It becomes your
first point of contactalongside salah (prayer) and du'a
(supplication).
Be so close to the Qur'an that its melodious verses drown away the
meaningless chatter of this world and you preferlistening to it
instead of listening to much of Mankind…
Be so close to the Qur'an that you become recognised for it; in your
character and the way you carry yourself through life.
Be so close to the Qur'an that being in its companymakes you feel like
you are in the best company; the most serene, thought-provoking,
heart-warming, and tranquil of gatherings. People think you are alone…
but you are anything but alone.
Be so close to the Qur'an that you can't fathom theidea of dying
without having memorised it. Youcan't see yourself standing in front
of Allah in complete ignorance of His Book, His Verses, His Words.
Be so close to the Qur'an that everytime you hear a verse, you stop
and check yourself against it. Is it a command/prohibition which you
adhered by? Divine advice which you've taken on board? Wisdom which
you've learnt from? Check yourself against every verse and be the
first to benefit from it, because you are that close.
Be so close to the Qur'an that before embarking on the path of
knowledge, you first immerse yourself in it. You do not place any
branch of 'ilm before knowledge of the Book, and thus you spend your
early learning days learning all about it.
Be so close to the Qur'an that its verses replay melodiously in your mind…
Be so close to the Qur'an that you can find for yourself a verse
reflecting every moment of your life. You will always know what to do.
Be so close to the Qur'an that the worldy chaos around you only
increases your yearning towards secluding yourself, reciting its
verses and being in its beautiful company.
Be so close to the Qur'an that nothing, nothing can come in between it and you.

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« Pick up in The Rain The China Farmer »

A cab driver taught me a million dollar lesson in customer
satisfaction andexpectation. Motivationalspeakers charge thousands of
dollars to impart his kind of training to corporate executives and
staff. It cost me a $12 taxi ride.
I had flown into Dallas for the sole purpose of calling on a client.
Time was of the essence and my plan included a quick turnaround trip
from andback to the airport. A spotless cab pulled up.
The driver rushed to open the passenger doorfor me and made sure I was
comfortably seated before he closed the door. As he got in the
driver's seat, he mentioned that the neatly folded Wall Street Journal
next to me for myuse. He then showed me several tapes and asked me
what type of music I would enjoy.
Well! I looked around for a "Candid Camera!" Wouldn't you? I could
notbelieve the service I was receiving! I took the opportunity to
say,"Obviously you take great pride in your work.You must have a story
to tell."
"You bet," he replied, "I used to be in Corporate America. But I got
tired of thinking my best would never be good enough. I decided to
findmy niche in life where I could feel proud of beingthe best I could
be.
I knew I would never be a rocket scientist, but I love driving cars,
being of service and feeling like I have done a full day's work and
done it well. I evaluate my personal assets and... wham! I became a
cab driver.
One thing I know for sure, to be good in my business I could simply
just meet the expectations of my passengers. But, to be GREAT in my
business , I have to EXCEED the customer's expectations! I like both
the sound and the return of being 'great' better than just getting by
on 'average'"
Did I tip him big time? You bet! Corporate America's loss is the
traveling folk's friend!

Inspirational Story - A Mothers Love

A little boy came up to hismother in the kitchen one evening while she
was fixing supper, and handed her a piece of paper that he had been
writing on. After his Momdried her hands on an apron, she read it, and
this is what it said:
For cutting the grass: $5.00
For cleaning up my room this week: $1.00
For going to the store foryou: $.50
Baby-sitting my kid brother while you went shopping: $.25
Taking out the garbage: $1.00
For getting a good reportcard: $5.00
For cleaning up and raking the yard: $2.00
Total owed: $14.75
Well, his mother looked at him standing there, and the boy could see
the memories flashing through her mind. She picked up the pen, turned
over the paper he'd written on, and this is what she wrote:
For the nine months I carried you while you were growing inside me:
No Charge
For all the nights that I've sat up with you, doctored and prayed for you:
No Charge
For all the trying times, and all the tears that you've caused
through the years:
No Charge
For all the nights that were filled with dread, and for the worries I
knew were ahead:
No Charge
For the toys, food, clothes, and even wiping your nose:
No Charge
Son, when you add it up, the cost of my love is: No Charge. When the
boy finished reading what his mother had written, there were big tears
in his eyes, and he looked straight at his mother and said, "Mom, I
sure dolove you." And then he took the pen and in great big letters he
wrote: "PAID IN FULL".
Lessons:
You will never how muchyour parents worth till you become a parent
Be a giver not an asker, especially with your parents. there is a
lot to give, besides money.
Advice: IF your mom is alive and close to you, give her a big kiss and
ask her for forgiveness. Ifshe is far away, call her. if she passed
away, pray for her.

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Represent Your Faith, Come What May

Some people worry about appearing Muslim because they don't want to
attract negative attention from non-Muslims. They want to be liked and
accepted. So they hide their deen. At work or on a journey they worry
about doing salat in public and may actually miss prayers. They are
reluctant to wear hijab. They don't even like to greet their fellow
Muslims with salam in public.
I say that it's better to be hated for what you are, than loved for
what you are not.
When you appear before Allah, do you want to say,"I hid my religion
and thenon-Muslims accepted me."
Or do you want to say, "People harassed me anddespised me, because I
represented Islam."
Be proud of who you are – not the pride of arrogance but the pride of
self-respect. Be grateful for Allah's greatest favor to you, Islam.
Represent your faith, no matter how people respond. I think you'll
find that most people will respect you for it. In fact I have noticed
that practicing, representing Muslims are sometimes treated like sages
or priests. But if you are mocked for being Muslim, that's an honor
and a barakah for you on Yawm Al-Qiyamah.
Stand up straight and smile. Speak your truth without preaching.
Perform your salat wherever you are, without ostentation. Greet your
fellow Muslimswith enthusiasm, wish people a happy Eid (even
non-Muslims!), wear yourIslamic garments, have no fear, and be
yourself, a believer.