Many aspects have been covered in this series of inputs relating to our path to Jannah. This time, we will be talking about something that is tied to all the aspects that we have been discussing so far. Indeed, let’s take a look…
سورة الأنعام ٥٣
أَلَيۡسَ ٱللَّهُ بِأَعۡلَمَ بِٱلشَّٰكِرِينَ
Surah Al-An’aam 6:53
Doth not Allah know best those who are grateful?
* Gratitude. Humility often includes a sense of gratitude for the things we have. But gratitude is not only relating to our own meterial things or success in our own dealings. We recognize the contributions of other people to our success and well-being. We appreciate the efforts and support of others and are thankful for the opportunities they have received as well.
We should remember that the way we are dealing with many aspects of life is a show of gratitude (or lack of it). In the end, a grateful heart is one that holds a sense of comfort, affecting us with increased patience, faith and trust in Him.
When it comes to gratitude in our dealings with others, I pointed out on the aspect of self-awareness: “Always see the world through your own flaws first, before you see them in others. In that sense, we might be able to see the world through a whole different light, forgive people who wronged us more easily, and become more grateful for the favours He has given us, inshallah.” – remembering our flaws increases our gratitude towards Him.
In the paragraph on selflessness, I wrote: “Humble people often prioritize the needs and well-being of others. They are willing to support others without expecting anything in return.” – which is not only a curtousy towards others, but also a sign of gratitude for the things we have.
On the aspect of modesty: “Modest individuals […] often downplay/soften their own accomplishments, focusing instead on the collective efforts and success. […] Through this, we also remind ourselves that our own success has been given to us”.
It can be summed up in this way…
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others”. – Cicero
سورة النساء ١٤٧
مَّا يَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمۡ إِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ وَءَامَنتُمۡۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيمٗا
Surah An-Nisaa 4:147
What can Allah gain by your punishment, if ye are grateful and ye believe? Nay, it is Allah that recogniseth (all good), and knoweth all things.
Something I have realized while thinking on all these aspects is how many of them reflect on one another. Everything we do ties together, for better or worse. As we embrace these aspects in a positive light, it adds to our character and helps to bring us closer to the path inshallah.
سورة الزمر ٣٧
وَمَن يَهۡدِ ٱللَّهُ فَمَا لَهُۥ مِن مُّضِلٍّۗ
سورة الحج ٥٤
وَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَهَادِ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓاْ إِلَىٰ صِرَٰطٖ مُّسۡتَقِيمٖ
سورة النمل ٧٩
فَتَوَكَّلۡ عَلَى ٱللَّهِۖ إِنَّكَ عَلَى ٱلۡحَقِّ ٱلۡمُبِينِ
Surah Az-Zumar 39:37
And such as Allah doth guide there can be none to lead astray.
Surah Al-Hajj 22:54
for verily Allah is the Guide of those who believe, to the Straight Way.
Surah An-Naml 27:79
So put thy trust in Allah: for thou art on (the path of) manifest Truth.
I actually wrote about “gratitude” in another input in 2021. I strongly recommend to check it out as it contains words to consider.
Next time, we will be looking at something that ties every aspect together, just like gratitude, and helps us on the path to become a better person inshallah. Be sure not to miss it. For now, I wish everyone the biggest comfort and safety, and a beautiful day ahead, inshallah. Jumma Mubarak, from the heart.
The best of times to you all inshallah.
Peace, happiness, and stay faithful.
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Alhamdulliah, gratitude for my mistakes who made me more aware ,humble , strong and this person who i am now.
Out of humility and being humble person (inshallah more and more) i say Allah forgive anyone who hurt or ignored me one day until i thought that they passed away ,with maybe blaming me for being worry,or those who became angry because i ask same question every time although it was my right to take some decisions ,with accusing me of “impatient ” every time ..even if they are generally good and did other good things ,but out of talking about humility,such behaviours don’t come from a full humble person..but after all..allll of us have a mistakes,and maybe even them know and admit this now ..and they became better and more humble (inshallah)… so for that i forgave from my heart out of humility..and asking Him to make me and all Muslims more humble and close to Him.
Remembered such scenarios not because i hold in my heart or just remember the bad things,no Alhamdulliah (because already it was in the past that i threw it completely,so already i was still young ), but reading the last posts and talking about the humility made such scenarios came to the mind quickly and blurry
So Good topics 👍🏻 for allll of us,for teachers before students .
With applying the words in our lives,inshallah it’s at least a beginning for all of us of being on the “jannah road” inshallah.
Sorry for saying a lot 😅
Inshallah you will get the rewards from Allah.
Continue brother 👍🏻
No apology necessary, be sure that you can write as much as you want, all your words are valued and appreciated 😊🌷
I am glad to know you enjoy the inputs, keep in mind that they were inspired to be written by a previous comment, I appreciate such suggestions and ideas so much, so keep them coming 😊
I am also glad to hear of your personal progress alhamdulillah. As it happens, I was already planning to write about personal growth in my next update, (which is now published as “Learning and growing“), so your comment was very timely.
When it comes to your experiences, a good thing also to keep in mind when hurt, is what I said about “non-defensiveness“, humble individuals are less likely to become defensive or take criticism personally. Remind youself that there may be many things affecting another person’s behaviour, which is not immediately shown or known to you. The other person’s behaviour may not necessarily be aimed at you specifically as a person, but caused by something else in that person’s life 🙂
Remind yourself always that no one knows you better than Him. But also that He knows all other humans equally well. So if someone hurts you, whether they are aware of it or not… it is always comforting to remember that other people are also in His eyes, and equally described in this aya…
سورة النجم ٣٢
ٱلَّذِينَ يَجۡتَنِبُونَ كَبَٰٓئِرَ ٱلۡإِثۡمِ وَٱلۡفَوَٰحِشَ إِلَّا ٱللَّمَمَۚ إِنَّ رَبَّكَ وَٰسِعُ ٱلۡمَغۡفِرَةِۚ هُوَ أَعۡلَمُ بِكُمۡ إِذۡ أَنشَأَكُم مِّنَ ٱلۡأَرۡضِ وَإِذۡ أَنتُمۡ أَجِنَّةٞ فِي بُطُونِ أُمَّهَٰتِكُمۡۖ فَلَا تُزَكُّوٓاْ أَنفُسَكُمۡۖ هُوَ أَعۡلَمُ بِمَنِ ٱتَّقَىٰٓ
Surah An-Najm 53:32
Those who avoid great sins and shameful deeds, only (falling into) small faults,- verily thy Lord is ample in forgiveness. He knows you well when He brings you out of the earth, And when ye are hidden in your mothers’ wombs. Therefore justify not yourselves: He knows best who it is that guards against evil.
In whatever way any person is at fault… Allah knows it 🌷 He also knows the ones striving to grow and improve their characters. That is the journey of life.
Proud of you 🙂