ALLAH KNOWS BEST

ALLAH KNOWS BEST

Allah knows what is best for us
So why should we complain
We always want the sunshine
But He knows there must be rain.

We always want laughter
and the merriment of cheer
but our heart will lose their tenderness
if we never shed a tear.

Allah tests us often
with suffering and sorrow.
He tests us not to punish us
but to help us meet tomorrow.

For growing trees are strenghtened
if they can withstand the storm
and the sharpness of the chisel
gave the marble its grace and form.

Allah tests us often
and for every pain
He gives us
provided we are patient
is followed by rich gain.
So whenever we feel that
everything is going wrong
It is just Allah's way to make our spirit strong.

Author Unknown

TREASURE OF A DU'A

BISMILLAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM.
ASSALAMU'ALAIUM WRWBTH, DEAT ILHAM FRIENDS,
The following is a du'a that Prohpet Muhammad (pbuh) would recite at the last sitting of the fourth rak'ah before the ending salam. It was reported that after teaching this du'a to Shaddad Ibn Aws RA, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: " When you see people collecting gold and silver as treasures, consider this du'a as your treasure."

" O Allah, I beg You for steadfastness in religious affairs. I beg You for determination to follow the guidance. I beg You to enable me to show gratitude for Your bounties and to worship You with the best devotion. I beg You for a truthful tongue, a sound heart, and an upright character. I seek Your protection from the evil of all that only You are aware of. I beg You for the good that only You know. And I seek forgiveness from You for what You know (of my sins). Surely You are the All-Knowing of the hidden."

Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem