http://www.hifzin114.com ...Reflections... Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:43:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Narrated Abu Qatada bin Rib'i Al-Ansari: A funeral procession passed by Allah's Apostle who said, "Relieved or relieving?" The people asked, "O Allah's Apostle! What is relieved and relieving?" He said, "A believer is relieved (by death) from the troubles and hardships of the world and leaves for the Mercy of ... http://www.hifzin114.com/2010/03/04/death-is-a-blessing-for-the-believer/ Someone said to me lately, "If you are serious about Sufism, the world is perfect the way it is.  It's a mirror.  It's only your own imperfection you are seeing." I was complaining, and my friend said that complaints are only a result of my weaknesses and misjudgment of God's wisdom. Someone also ... http://www.hifzin114.com/2010/02/05/to-the-muhsin-the-world-is-perfect/ The point of my last post was that I was finding it hard to tolerate narrow-mindedness.  I think this toleration is getting easier, mostly because of the amazing adab people display.  Manners and character go a very, very long way.  But here are the examples of closed minds that I ... http://www.hifzin114.com/2010/01/31/suffocation-and-close-mindedness-part-2/ Lately I have been feeling suffocated.  How do you feel when the people you love the most look down upon something you admire a lot? I'll tell you. You feel suffocated. You may have pains in your stomach. You may be unable to breathe. Ok. I'm being dramatic, but this is ... http://www.hifzin114.com/2010/01/28/suffocation-and-close-mindedness/ Today I saw Avatar; I really wanted to know what the buzz was all about. Although there was a cliche sub-plot and an extremely predictable main plot, the timeless message that was displayed is what I love the most. The graphics and scenery were amazing too, however, in terms of beauty, ... http://www.hifzin114.com/2010/01/25/avatar-buzz-and-barakah/ What a blessed way to start the new year...this program was absolutely AMAZING.  Alhamdulilah, I'm so glad I went.  Here are some gems. I missed one day (Saturday).  Also, I left out A LOT of notes about fiqh and the development of fiqh over the course of time.  I just listed ... http://www.hifzin114.com/2010/01/03/gems-from-mecca-centers-dowra-2010/ The baby reaches out her hand To grab the figurine, But just as it begins to land It just as quickly leaves. How beautiful to the sight; The object looms ahead. It reflects the white fluorescent  light Into purple, green, and red. The baby has not seen Anything quite so nice. She pines to hold it in her palm; The object is made to entice. The ... http://www.hifzin114.com/2009/12/13/the-carousel/ Be careful what you preach to others...most of the time you will be afflicted with the same trial. God is The Just. If you write an article about avoiding the temptations of...let's say...gender-mixed informal gatherings, don't be surprised later on if you are being strongly tested in the same manner.  ... http://www.hifzin114.com/2009/11/01/what-goes-around-comes-back-to-test-you/ This is one of the most beautiful Qasidas I learned at the Rihla.  It is a poem that was written by Imam Al Haddad (May God grant him peace in his grave and honor him with Paradise). Chorus: *My Lord’s knowledge has sufficed me from asking or choosing Qad Kafaani ‘Ilmu Rabbi Min su Alee ... http://www.hifzin114.com/2009/10/31/qad-kafaani/ Enough with these pessimistic posts. After midterms I have stuff planned. I think I want to change the entire layout of this place. I want to start a series of posts quoting from Rabia Al Adawiyah. I read part of her bio one day when I was down...and ... http://www.hifzin114.com/2009/10/22/coming-soon/