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Position of the Heart
Source: blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com
By: Bint Mirza
The Prophet said: “Beware! There is a piece of flesh in the body if it becomes good (reformed) the whole body becomes good but if it gets spoilt the whole body gets spoilt and that is the heart.” (Saheeh Bukharee) 1
Unlike the belief of several doctors and philosophers who say that the function of the human heart is to merely pump blood throughout the human body, Qur’an emphasizes on the role of the human hearts in mental, emotional and spiritual decisions of man. Allah mentions the heart or “qalb” in the Qur’an more than 130 times. Of these Qur’anic statements, some describe this sentient organ as having the capacity of being a center of reasoning, intentions and decision-making. Consequently, human hearts can either be healthy or diseased.
If you find it hard to appreciate what Allah has blessed you with, spend a day with someone who doesn’t have the things you have
By: Dr. Bilal
If you find it hard to appreciate what Allah has blessed you with, spend a day with someone who doesn’t have the things you have. The Prophet (pbuh) said, “Look to those below you and not to those above, as it is more suitable to remember the blessings of Allah granted to you.” (Bukhari & Muslim)