Daily Notes #2 - 2015

01. The best way to defeat anybody is to surpass him in politeness.
      ~ Umar Ibn Khattab (RA)

02. No excuses. There is always room for improvement. Be a better version of yourself every single day.

03. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.

04. Tariq Ramadan: You are humble when you always question your humility.

05. ❝Satan is free &you're busy, he sees you &you don't see him, you forget him &he doesn't forget you, so seek refuge frm yourself against him❞

06. No one loves you more than Allâh. No one cares for you more than Allâh. No one knows what is best for you except Allâh.

07. If you don't have the ability to compete with the pious in righteous deeds, compete with sinners in seeking Allāh's forgiveness.

08. A sin that causes guilt is more beloved to [God] than good that causes arrogance- @YasirQadhi #quotes

09. You do not do evil to those who do evil to you,but you deal with them with forgiveness & kindness. - Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H)

10. Life begins once Allah becomes the reason you live it.

11. The religion should cover all aspects of life and tell us how to live our life in a best way possible and this is what #Islam does.

12. “Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better.” - #Shakespeare

13. Listen to what you know instead of what you fear.

14. “The fool dont  think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.” ― William Shakespeare"

15. Opportunity often comes in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat. - Napoleon Hill

16. The Prophet SAW  said: "You, men have rights over your wives and they have rights over you". (Reported by At-Tirmidhi)

17. "Obviously, there is little you can learn from doing nothing." -Zig Ziglar

18. Quoted: "I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure: which is: Try to please everybody."

19. Being Muslim right now is to feel a mixture of horror and disgust at the shootings and frustration at the guilt-by-association.

20. #WiseWords: "Just where you are -- that's the place to start." -Pema Chödrön

21. Be humble. Anyone can be knowledgeable. Remember, Iblis was not stupid. He was arrogant. #reminder http://t.co/3YZBkbYe1t

22. Note to Muslims: you are not collectively guilty of attack in Paris or any other attack, so please stop apologizing. You didn't do it!

23. “This world is a bridge. And a bridge should not be taken as a home.” [Ibn al-Qayyim]

24. "Life is about balance. Be kind,but don't let people abuse you. Trust,but don't be deceived. Be content,but keep improving"

25. We are all born for love. It is the principle of existence, and its only end. -Benjamin Disraeli

26. When you face difficult times, know that challenges are not sent to destroy you. They're sent to promote, increase and strengthen you.

27. May Allāh forgive us, guide us, purify our hearts, and rectify our affairs. #ameen

28. Every action will have a reaction, that's simple! #charliehebdo

29. “Treat your illnesses by giving sadaqah (charity).” al-Hasan al-Basri

30. Be someone who makes someone else look forward to tomorrow.

31. Salaah is the Best way to show your Gratitude to your Creator

32. "The Qur'an makes it clear – if someone defames the prophet, then he must die."
-Cat Stevens

33. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate. ~ John F. Kennedy

34. Life is only as great as you make it. So, what are you waiting for? ~ anonym

35. Menk-Learn to be patient with old people. Empathise. Try to understand them. One day, if and when WE get there, we will want compassion too.

36. Ibn alQayyim (rahimahullah) said -"Truly in the #heart there is a void that cannot be removed except with the #company of Allah.”

37. In this world, there's always going to be people who are better then you. So stop comparing yourself to others, and just be the best you.

38. When I pretend to be strong,no one sees my hidden tears except Allah. When I’m sad &need a shoulder to cry on, no one supports me but Allah.

39. Life has many different chapters for us. One bad chapter doesn't mean it's the end of the book.

40. Nothing is difficult if you seek it through your Lord. Nothing is easy if you seek it through yourself. (Ibn Ata’allah)

41. ❝I have not spoken to anyone except that I wished that they are supported & aided & are under Allah’s care & protection.❞ -Imām ash-Shāfiʿī

42. Menk - When those who have wronged you apologize sincerely, accept it. If they don't, pray for them. Never bear a grudge.

43. Bad days are unavoidable but don't let that affect the way you treat others. Always treat everyone with respect regardless of your mood.

44. Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new. - Henry David Thoreau

45. "A leader is one who knows the way, shows the way, and goes the way" —John Maxwell

46. About Charlie Hebdo....The newspaper attacked in Paris now have been the most vicious enemy of Islam, insulting the Prophet saws and Allah ta'ala day and night.
☑  Tony Barber describes #CharlieHebdo as "editorially foolish" and "stupid" 
☑. The people who are using the Paris shooting to score political points are vile.
☑. I don't have to endorse or support newspapers that print offensive material. I censor them by not giving them my money...
☑. If satirical newspapers have the right to print offensive material, then I have a right to be offended.
☑. @billmaher says the comedian who makes a living by mocking and ridiculing other people. Why don't you just grow up a bit?
☑. Speaking of cherries, why do people top off a perfectly good hot fudge sundae with a cherry? I always throw that away.
☑ I don't like cherry pickers. Not the people that literally pick cherries, the ones on the Internet.
☑ I am not Charlie. Because I believe in respect. And I am not a terrorist. Because Islam is my religion.
☑ As a Muslim, killing innocent people in the name of Islam is much, much more offensive to me than any cartoon can ever be. #CharlieHebdo
☑ Why do people parrot the same arguments. We're talking about 3 suspects in France. There are 1.7 billion Muslims. You do the math.
☑ Charlie Hebdo cartoon portraying black Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira as a monkey #JeNeSuisPasCharlie
☑ France is facing chaos and soon it will be the rest if Europe. Not all ISIS terrorists left Europe to fight in wars in the Middle East.
☑ French Muslims, our prayers are with you. Tough times ahead. We ask Allah to grant you patience & strength. Ameen #Islamophobia #NotInMyName
☑ I am not Charlie, I am Ahmed the dead cop. Charlie ridiculed my faith and culture and I died defending his right to do so. #JesuisAhmed
☑I'm against #Paris attacks but Paris wasnt against #Israel blowing #Gaza up. I didnt see #JesuisGaza like we see #JesuisCharlie.
☑ Having imposed strict dietary laws on Birmingham, Jews and Muslims have now renamed it Birming #foxnewsfacts
☑ Attend a peace rally to denounce terrorism, then go back home to oppress some people in the name of fighting terrorism. #ArabTyrantManual
☑ The hypocrisy of OUR leader Mahmoud Abbas is blinding. People are dying in #Gaza and you're in France! Fuck you.
☑ I am so angry. 2200+ Palestinians were killed and 12000 injured in #Gaza this summer by #Israel but not a single leader stood in solidarity.
☑ @Palestinianism: Dear fucking Mahmoud Abbas, #France was the first country to ban pro #Palestine protests! You have no shame."
☑ Why was Obama absent from the Paris rally? We told you he was a Muslim. #FoxNewsFacts

47. If you need a celeb to encourage you to go out and vote, you probably shouldn't be voting.
☑  I wish celebs would just stay out of politics.
☑. Politicians and actors have something in common, they both get paid to pretend.

48. Indeed, your Lord is full of forgiveness for the people despite their wrongdoing, and indeed, your Lord is severe in penalty. #Quran 13:6

49. Famous cartoonist Carlos Latuff about the hypocrisy of Western Media

50. Take your time getting to know Islām. If you rush into any relationship, you're likely to misunderstand and make inaccurate assumptions.

51. Find purpose, the means will follow.

52. #Islam is the first and only religion which put forth set of rules to honor and protect #women.#muslim

53. May Allah ta'ala accept all our duas for a righteous pious partner. Aameen

54. Allah knows everything about you - even your thoughts. He uses that knowledge to care for you and ALL of your needs

55. Do you think that medicine is some kind of sweet you eat? If you don't gallantly force yourself to take it, it won't bring you any cure.

56. With parents, there's an obvious increase in love & care when obeying & seeking their pleasure, contrary to fear. So what about with Allah?!

57. Antisemitism is mainly a white non Muslim problem in Europe and the US. But socially it's a problem of us all when we mute our humanity.

58. Murdoch says 1.6 b Muslims are responsible for Paris attack. Like all westerners resp for 2 WWs, Holocaust, Hiroshima? A silly racist logic!

59. Live for what tomorrow has to bring, not what yesterday has taken away ~

60. al-Hasan al-Basri: The one who acts without knowledge is like a wayfarer without a way, and such a person ruins

61. Menk-A mother's love knows no bounds. She bore you for nine months and deserves your utmost respect at all times. Be dutiful.

62. Jalal ad-Deen Rumi (Molavi): Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.

63. I like people who go out of their way to help another person out.

64. Do not ignore the gifts Allah has given you. Somewhere there's somebody waiting for your gift to bless them.

65. @MrAlMubarak: It's impossible to make everyone happy, so focus your attention on making Allah happy because He matters the most."

66. U give your heart to the Creator of all, Allah swt. He will open u'r eyes to see a clear distinction between truth & deception. @Baylonious

67. You think you are strong?! Try lifting up your blanket at fajr time!

68.  If Allah wills it, it will happen. Just keep making du'a and don't stress yourself out...al mubarak

69. A mistake repeated more than once is a decision.

70. The more your give of the physical, the more you will receive of the spiritual, and vice versa. See which of the two you need more.

71. If you can do a good deed or show love toward someone you must do it immediately, because the opportunity will pass and never return.

72. Allah knows the needs of your soul even when you cannot find the words.

73. Without the Prophet (saw), We wouldn’t have known Islam and we would be in hell. That's why we as Muslim rise to defend his honor.

74. There is no time like the present so what good deeds we can do now just do it.
#MrAlMubarak

75. Your desires are your weakness.
Your patience is your strength.