Performing acts of kindness towards others and do not expect gratitude from anyone in this world. The Reward will come from ALLAH ==================================================== From among the ever-repeating pages of history is a story of a father and his son: the former raised him, fed him, clothed him and taught him; he would stay up nights so that his son could sleep, stay hungry so that his son could eat, and he would toil so that his son could feel comfort. And when the son became older and stronger, he rewarded his father with disobedience, disrespect, and contempt. So be at peace if you are requited with ungratefulness for the good you have done. Rejoice in your knowledge that you will be rewarded from the One Who has unlimited treasures at His disposal. This is not to say that you should refrain from performing acts of kindness towards others: the point is that you should be mentally prepared for ingratitude. Perform acts of charity seeking Allahs pleasure, because with this attitude you will assuredly be successful. The ungrateful person cannot really harm you: praise Allah that that person is the transgressor and that you are the obedient servant. Also, remember that the hand that gives is better than the hand that receives. “We feed you seeking Allahs Countenance only. We wish for no reward, nor thanks from you.” (Quran Surah 76: Verse 9). Many people are shocked at the nature of ingratitude in others, as though they had never come across this verse and others like it: “And when harm touches man, he invokes Us, lying down on his side, or sitting or standing. But when We have removed his harm from him, he passes on his way as if he had never invoked Us for a harm that touched him!” (Quran Surah 10: Verse 12). “For them who have done good is the best [reward] and extra. No darkness will cover their faces, nor humiliation. Those are companions of Paradise; they will abide therein eternally. But they who have earned [blame for] evil doings - the recompense of an evil deed is its equivalent, and humiliation will cover them. They will have from Allah no protector. It will be as if their faces are covered with pieces of the night - so dark [are they]. Those are the companions of the Fire; they will abide therein eternally.” (Quran Surah 10 Yunus ((Jonah), Verse 26 -27). “And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel [evil] by that [deed] which is better; and thereupon, the one whom between you and him is enmity [will become] as though he was a devoted friend. And no one will be granted such goodness except those who exercise patience and self-restraint,- none but persons of the greatest good fortune. And if (at any time) an incitement to discord is made to thee by the Evil One, seek refuge in Allah. He is the One Who hears and knows all things.” ( Quran; Surah Fussilat 41, Verse 34- 36). “Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good and turn away from the ignorant. And if an evil suggestion comes to you from Satan, then seek refuge in Allah . Indeed, He is Hearing and Knowing. Indeed, those who fear Allah - when an impulse touches them from Satan, they remember [Him] and at once they have insight.” ( Quran Surah Al-A’raf 7, Verse 199 - 200). Ya Allah the Almighty make us among the doers of good, merciful among themselves, make our words, actions and intentions purely for your sake. Ya Allah the Almighty make us Muslims in submission to You and from our descendants a Muslim nation in submission to You. And accept our repentance. Indeed, You are the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful. Our Lord and Creator, give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire. Your Brother in Islam Arrifai
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