The constant stream of seemingly endless and simultaneous tragedies happening throughout the world can quickly overwhelm the heart. Some of these feelings are normal and universal, and some may need to be remedied with spiritual medicine. Check the two lists below and ask yourself two questions: where am I, and where do I want to be? The 5 Stages of Grief & Loss (When Iman is Low): 1) Denial & Isolation 2) Anger 3) Bargaining 4) Depression 5) Acceptance The 5 Stages of Grief & Loss (When Iman is Strong): 1) Anger (for the sake of God) or Sadness at Ones Loss 2) Beautiful Patience (sabrun jameel) & Resilience 3) Acceptance of Gods Decree 4) Hope in Gods Mercy 5) Increased Remembrance, Gratitude, & Supplication to God -------------------------------------------- So be patient with beautiful patience. (Quran, 70:5) “Patience is at the first stroke of calamity.” (Bukhari) Whoever tries to be patient, Allah will make him patient. And nobody can be given a better and greater gift than patience. (Bukhari)
Posted on: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 04:26:12 +0000
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