It isn’t just what we say that Islam gives us all the principles on how to lead you lives. It's a fact. There’s no aspect of life that Islam has not talked about. It defines all key features that make a human a superior being. And help to form an egalitarian society. Islam defines the role of every person and how it has an influence on the life of the other person. And the acts that are beneficial for creating a balance in the society. It teaches us how life could be lived in the best possible manner. If a person is unclear about what he should to do make his life a peaceful and balance one all he has to do is learn the following lessons that Islam teaches us. Be Humble To Every BeingIt isn’t hard to roam around being proud of your achievements and financial position in the society. To be disrespectful to people who are weaker than you. And to brag about how you’re better than anyone else around you. Based on color, cast, race, ethnicity or anything. But the difficult part here is to stay humble despite all the achievements you have managed to gain. Build a true respectful image in the society with your humble behavior. And that’s what Islam teaches us. You would have a hundred reasons to opt for the crudeness but you should still choose to stay humble. “And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth easily, and when the ignorant address them [harshly], they say [words of] peace” – The Holy Quran 25:63 Surah AL-FURQAN At another place Allah the Most High said: “O you who believe, let not (one) people laugh at (another) people, perchance they may be better than they, nor let women (laugh) at (other) women, perchance they may be better than they; and do not find fault with other people, nor call one another by nicknames; evil is a bad name after faith, and whoever does not repent, he it is who is unjust.” Guard Your TonguePeople benefit more from being quiet than from speaking. Because you might harm someone with your words but no one is harmed from your silence. This is the lesson that Islam teaches to us. Abu Hurairah (RA) reported that the Prophet (SAW) said: "Whosoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, then let him speak good or remain silent." Islam also asks Muslims to think before they speak. They should not speak unnecessarily as the angel is writing every single word of a believer in the records. “Not a word does one utter, except that there is an (angel) Watching, Ready to record it.” [Surah Qaaf: 18] The religion asks the believers to control your temptation to talk about other people behind their back. Do not backbite no matter how much you’re inclined towards doing so. Hudhayfah (RA) reported that the Prophet (SAW) said: "The one who spreads gossip (Namaam) will not enter Paradise." Muslims are taught to keep all his Muslim brother safe from his words. Abu Moosaa Al-Ash'aree (RA) reported: "I said: 'O Messenger of Allaah! Which of the Muslims is best?' He (SAW) responded: 'He whose tongue and hand the Muslims are safe from.'" Abstain From Vain PleasureWorldly pleasures lure a human towards it. But a true Muslim does not gets himself involved in such pleasures. Because it only exhausts you more and more while abstaining from them puts your mind and body at rest. Whether this pleasure comes from music, or getting involved in any physical activity. A Muslim should abstain himself from any such pleasure that Allah has declared as the corruption of mind and soul. "Abstaining from the vain pleasures of this world puts the heart and the body at rest, whereas longing for them exhausts the heart and the body." said Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Do Charity And Purify Your Wealth Allah The Gracious has forbidden Muslims to pile up their wealth and not spend it on other Human Beings who are in need. Because this practice distorts the balance of the society, making the rich richer and the poor poorer. “And those who hoard up gold and silver (Al‑Kanz: the money, the Zakaah of which has not been paid) and spend them not in the way of Allah, announce unto them a painful torment” [Al-Tawbah 9:34] For this Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) has conveyed to Muslims the system of paying Zakat. It purifies your wealth and creates a sense of humanity in you. “Zakah expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed to collect [zakah] and for bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for freeing captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah and for the [stranded] traveler - an obligation [imposed] by Allah. And Allah is Knowing and Wise.” [Al-Tawbah 9:60] Be Respectful And KindIslam has guided the Muslims to be respectful to other humans in all cases. No matter how much they differ from you. Do acts of kindness for them and pay respect to them in every manner. Console them in pain, support them through crisis and disease and keep a check on them if they are in any kind of need. This is an order given to Muslims that they have to fulfil disregarding their status, gender, age, faith, cast and creed. Even if they are your servants you are to treat them with respect. Because in the eyes of Allah all humans are equal. "O mankind! We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into races and families so that you may know each other. The most honored of you in Allah's sight are those who best keep their duty." (49:13) Allah has also ordered Muslims to be kind to the animals and has considered them as another community just like our own. "There is no animal on (or within) the earth, nor a bird flying on its two wings, but they are communities like yourselves (O people)." [Al-An'am 6:38] Be Patient In All MisfortunesThe ones among Allah’s favorite are those who remain patient no matter what happens. They would be calm and thankful for what they have. Not saying any ill word when in pain, they put their complete faith in Allah that He has not forgotten him. Their faith is that Allah the Almighty will give them strength to get out of all hardships. For more about Islam click here "Give good news to the patient, who, when a misfortune befalls them, say: We are Allah's and to Him do we return." [Al-Baqara 2:155-156] Be ForgivingWe usually get angry with someone and them keep it in our heart unable to forgive him. But Allah (SWT) asks us to do the opposite. It's hard to forgive someone but thats what will put you in a better place. Because Allah loves those who forgive and forgiveness is indeed better than punishment. Also, Allah (SWT) loves those who forgive. "The recompense of evil is punishment like it. But whoever forgives (an evil committed against himself) and amends (matters), his reward is with Allah. . . . Whoever is patient and forgives, that is a matter of great resolution." [Ash-Shuraa 42:40, 43] Be Honest A Muslim in the sight of Allah can be anything but dishonest. He should hold on to honesty in every phase of his life. Fulfilling the rights of every human being with honesty is an obligation to every Muslim.
"Don't go near the property of an orphan, except in a goodly way, till he attains maturity. And fulfil the promise (you make). Give full measure when you measure out, and weigh with a true balance." [Al-Isra 17:34-35] The teachings of Islam are very balanced and righteous. Hence, if we lead our lives according to the learning, there's no doubt that we’ll be a successful individual in this world and hereafter.
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