Tuesday, January 31, 2006
An Open Letter
I was there when you were just a kid who couldn't even tie his shoes. Remember the time when you weren't sure of anything?
So you met a few people and did some minor things. You really think that gives you the right to philosophize about life as if you've seen everything. You've started to talk too much; your ideas about this and that, speaking as if you've earned a Ph. D. in those topics. Just shut up!
You tasted a hint of success in the last few years and believed that it was all well-earned? Are you really that ignorant that you believe your pathetic actions have actually led somewhere? You think all the marks and jobs that you get are actually due to your hard work?
You're proud of your so called 'Islamic work' but how many night prayers have you prayed lately? Is your Asr prayer always at the earliest possible time or you've managed to use assignments and labs as an excuse? When was the last time you bought your parents something nice just for the sake of it? How consistent are in your charity? Anybody can donate when they have tons but you know what differentiates the goods from the greats?
Those who give when they barely have anything for themselves!
And another thing, remember how Abu Bakr (ra), the leader of the entire ummah, would help a blind old lady and not a single soul knew about it until Umar (ra) secretly followed him that one early morning? Perhaps you should implement some of that secrecy in your actions for Allah (swt) truly knows your intentions no matter how much you fool yourself.
You've fallen behind but it's still not too late. Quit getting involved in vain arguements and thank Allah (swt) for all that you've been given.
Read the Quran and not just the Arabic text. Take the time to comprehend the meanings; read the tafsir so you don't just make your own judgements based on whims and desire. Pray as many sunnahs as you can; avoid useless talk; avoid useless talk; avoid useless talk.
Faraz, there's still hope. Act while you can.
So you met a few people and did some minor things. You really think that gives you the right to philosophize about life as if you've seen everything. You've started to talk too much; your ideas about this and that, speaking as if you've earned a Ph. D. in those topics. Just shut up!
You tasted a hint of success in the last few years and believed that it was all well-earned? Are you really that ignorant that you believe your pathetic actions have actually led somewhere? You think all the marks and jobs that you get are actually due to your hard work?
You're proud of your so called 'Islamic work' but how many night prayers have you prayed lately? Is your Asr prayer always at the earliest possible time or you've managed to use assignments and labs as an excuse? When was the last time you bought your parents something nice just for the sake of it? How consistent are in your charity? Anybody can donate when they have tons but you know what differentiates the goods from the greats?
Those who give when they barely have anything for themselves!
And another thing, remember how Abu Bakr (ra), the leader of the entire ummah, would help a blind old lady and not a single soul knew about it until Umar (ra) secretly followed him that one early morning? Perhaps you should implement some of that secrecy in your actions for Allah (swt) truly knows your intentions no matter how much you fool yourself.
You've fallen behind but it's still not too late. Quit getting involved in vain arguements and thank Allah (swt) for all that you've been given.
Read the Quran and not just the Arabic text. Take the time to comprehend the meanings; read the tafsir so you don't just make your own judgements based on whims and desire. Pray as many sunnahs as you can; avoid useless talk; avoid useless talk; avoid useless talk.
Faraz, there's still hope. Act while you can.
Your conscience
Faraz Ahmed 11:13 p.m.
5 Comments:
I thought you were addressing me there! I guess it can also be addressed to me too, indirectly anyway. Jazaka Allahu khairan for the reminder.
*conscience*
hehe...thanx :-)
yea, Subhan Allah!! that was just amazing!
linked it to my blog. Jazak Allahu Khairan!