Hadith - al-Tirmidhi # 2151.
[Classed as saheeh by al-Haakim, 1/699,
and al-Dhahabi agreed with him. It was classed as hasan by al-Haafiz ibn
Hajar in Fath al-Baari, 11/184]
The happiness of the son of Adam depends on
his being content with what Allah has decreed for him, and the misery of
the son of Adam results from his failure to pray
istikhaarah, and the misery
of the son of Adam results from in his discontent with what Allah has decreed
for him.
The Noble Quran - Ar-Ra'd 13:28
Those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism),
and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allâh, Verily, in
the remembrance of Allâh do hearts find rest.
The Noble Quran - An-Najm 53:48
And that it is He (Allâh) Who gives much or a little (or gives wealth
and contentment),
The Noble Quran - Ta-Ha 20:130
So bear patiently (O Muhammad SAW) what they say, and glorify the praises
of your Lord before the rising of the sun, and before its setting, and during
some of the hours of the night, and at the sides of the day (an indication
for the five compulsory congregational prayers), that you may become pleased
with the reward which Allâh shall give you.
Action Items for
the
uttaqun:
Remember... Allah, subhana watala,
sees everything we do!
