Jan 03 2009
A purified heart
Two weeks ago, I found myself very distressed and restless in everything I did. Whether i was doing my laundry, the cleaning, cooking or even Photography. Because of this excessive restlessness my sleep pattern was disorganized, my mind was a total unsolved puzzle trying to figure a way in its’ own place.
One afternoon I was so stressed that i decided to lay down and calm down for a bit and return to what I was doing. While laying down, I began to think too much and it just wasn’t working. But then I noticed the ‘Book of Hadith’ (A book with the sayings and teaching of the Prophet Muhammad SAW) on the bedside table and thought I’d read it for a while and escape from thinking.
The following Hadith has caught my attention:
“Nabi Muhammad SAW said, There are fur characteristics of such a nature that one who has been blessed with them has been blessed with what is the best in this world and the Hereafter.
(1) A thankful heart (2) A tongue which remembers Allah (God). (3) A body which endures hardships and (4) A wife who does not desire to breach the trust of her husband or squander his wealth
After reading this ‘hadith’ I felt a rush of guilt in my heart. I told myself, “What am I doing? Wasting my time worrying and stressing out over unnecessary matters? Where will this lead to anyway? To seek solace in my heart and to find peace of mind is to refresh and purify myself, my heart.
When was the last time I thanked Allah for everything he has given me? Alhamdulillah! I am a fortunate woman, despite my unthankfulness and the lack of my remembrance of Allah, I am still being given chances after chances to fix myself. Allah is merciful!
Right away after this, I grabbed a pen and jotted down some of the main actions to take towards purifying my heart.
*Be thankful to Allah for every good and bad times. For bad times always bring a good ending.
*Get my tongue busy on remembering Allah, engage in ‘Dhikr’
*In times of physical pain or hardships I should only think of doing this for the sake of Allah and enduring it for the ake of Allah
*To avoid and restrain from any backbiting, gossips.
*To read the Quran more and to pray from the heart.
*To fear death and life here after.
*Be good to others
*To practice patience and apply it in my actions
So, InshAllah (If God wills) my heart will find its’ peace =)
