The Happiest Woman in the World

Ten Thoughts To Ponder by Dr. 'A'id al-Qarni

(excerpt from The Happiest Woman in the World)

1. Remember that your Lord forgives those who ask Him for frogiveness, and He accepts the repentance of those who repent, and He accepts those who come back to Him

2. Show mercy to the weak and you will be happy; give to the needy and you will be well; do not bear grudges and you will be healthy

3. Be optimistic, for Allah is with you, and the angels are prying for forgiveness for you, and Paradise awaits you

4. Wipe away your tears, think well of your Lord, and chase away your worries by remembering the blessing that Allah has bestowed upon you

5. Do not think that this world is ever perfect for anyone. There is no one on the face of the earth who gets all that he wants or is free from all kinds of distress

6. Be like a tall tree with high aims; if a stone is thrown at it, it simply lets its fruits drop

7. Have you ever heard that grief brings back what has been lost, or that worry corrects mistakes? So why grieve and worry then?

8. Do not expect trials and calamities, rather than expect peace, safety and good health, if Allah wills

9. Extinguish the flames of hatred from your heart by forgiving everyone who has ever hurt you

10. Ghusl, wudu, siwak and being organised are effective medicines for all kinds of distress and worry