Allah has given us another opportunity to share with each other some advice

which will remind us about the purpose of our lives inshallah. These advice are
written and posted by Muslim youths just like you.

Our belief in Allah needs to be strong and solid. Right now if I were to ask you "Is
there a ground under you?" You would without a doubt say yes. Then if I asked "Is
there a sky above you?" You would reply yes again without a doubt. Our belief in
Allah should be so strong that if I was to ask "Is Allah watching you right now?"
Without a doubt you should say yes. This type of belief doesn't come by sitting at
home and doing nothing. We must work for it. Allah the Almighty has said in the
Holy Quran: As for those who strive hard ``in Us`` (Our Cause), We will surely,
guide them to Our Paths. (Surah Ankabut: 69).

Let me share a story with you. Two friends were travelling together. One was
blind and the other could see. Now, when the night fell, they decided to take
some rest and continue the journey in the morning. This area was such that in
the day time the temperature increases pretty high but in the night the
temperature decreases significantly. Much like the areas near the oceans. In the
morning, the person who could see left to find some food. The blind man stayed
behind and was just touching here and there around him. Now, what had
happened at night is that one snake was passing by this place. But due to the
extreme coldness, the snake became inactive, frozen, and straight. This blind
man's hand fell on this snake and he thought that it's a very nice stick. He picked
it up and became very happy. To a blind man, a good stick is a very valuable
thing.

Later, the person who could see came back with some food and saw his friend
touching a snake. So he shouted and said to throw it away. But the blind man
insisted, you want this stick don't you? I am not going to throw it away. After
trying hard, he couldn't convince the blind man to throw it away. Anyway, they
continued their journey. Then the temperature began to rise and the snake
started regaining its energy. When it received enough heat, it flexed its muscles
and bit the blind man.

We can compare ourselves to this situation also. We are like this blind man and
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is like the person who could see. Prophet Muhammad
(SAW) went to Miraj and saw the horrors of Hell and the blissfulness of Paradise.
Now, the Prophet told us about many things to give up and stay away but
because we can't see the dangers that's why we don't pay any attention to them.
But when the time comes, we will get into serious problems. That is why, we
should follow the rules and regulations of Islam.

( Love for Muhammad PBUH is the basic teaching of Islam.)... Islam is not
terrorism nor backwordness, but Islam is teachings of peace. "Ashadunna La
illaha illallahu Wa Ashadunna Muhammadan Wa Rasuluhu." "I bear witness that
there is no god, but Allah, and Muhammad is His Last Messenger." - See more at:
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Allah will protect me
Once Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was taking rest under a tree
when he was returning from an expedition and hung his sword from the tree. A
Non-Muslim person came quietly, took hold of the sword and, addressing the
Prophet said to him: "O Muhammad! now who will save you from my hand?" The
Prophet heard it, rose up from his seat and said: "Allah will save me." Hearing the
name of Allah, he was overawed and the sword slipped from his hand. The
Prophet rose up from his place, took the sword into his hand and questioned him:
"Now who will save you from my hand?" He felt sorry and begged apology. The
Prophet forgave him. He was so impressed by this kindness that he embraced
Islam. He then went to his tribesmen and expressed that he never found a man
better than Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Source: "The Miracles of the Prophet" by Shaikh Ahmed S. Dehalvi; also related in
Bukhari and other sources with slight variations.

Related to the protection of the Prophet Muhammad, Allah has mentioned in the
Quran "O Apostle! proclaim the message which has been sent to you from your
Lord. If you do not do it, you would not have fulfilled and proclaimed this mission.
And Allah will defend you against men who mean mischief. For Allah guides not
those who reject faith." (Al Quran 5:67).

( Love for Muhammad PBUH is the basic teaching of Islam.)... Islam is not
terrorism nor backwordness, but Islam is teachings of peace. "Ashadunna La
illaha illallahu Wa Ashadunna Muhammadan Wa Rasuluhu." "I bear witness that
there is no god, but Allah, and Muhammad is His Last Messenger."

The wooden bowl

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old
grandson. The old man's hands trembled,his eyesight was blurred, and his step
faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky
hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the

floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and
daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. We must do something about
Grandfather," said the son. I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and
food on the floor. So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There,
Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since
Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.

When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in

his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp
admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.

The four-year-old watched it all in silence. One evening before supper, the father
noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly,
"What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a
little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food when I grow up." The four-year-old
smiled and went back to work.

The words so struck the parents that they were speechless. Then tears started to
stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be
done. That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him
back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with
the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any
longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.

Allah mentions in Surah Bani-Israil 17:23-24

And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be
dutiful to your parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life,
say not to them a word of disrespect, nor shout at them but address them in
terms of honour.
And lower unto them the wing of submission and humility through mercy, and
say: "My Lord! Bestow on them Your Mercy as they did bring me up when I was
small." - See more at: http://www.islamicpoint.net/english/islamic-articlesteachings/The%20Wooden%20Bowl-6-51.xhtml#sthash.gfc0owuC.dpuf