Wednesday, July 23, 2008

THE VALUE OF TIME

BISMILLAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM.
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
Allah SWT created 'time' and we must use it to purify our souls. In surah Al-Asr (#103), Allah SWT reminds us of the fleeting nature of time. Similarly, Imam Al-Ghazali also stated:
"...Each of your breath is a special jewel, since each of them is irreplaceable, and once gone, can never be retrieved. Do not be like the deceived fools who are joyous because each day their wealth increases and their life shortens. What good is an increase in wealth when life grows ever shorter? Therefore be joyous only for an increase in knowledge or in good works, for they are your two companions who will accompany you in your grave when your family, wealth, children, and friends stay behind..."
May we become more conscious about the moments of our lives. May we be guided to use this special commodity to attain good. We seek Allah SWT's Help in this regard.
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem

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