Hawzah News Agency (Qom, Iran) -The Quran is the principle source of every Muslim’s faith and practice, but its basic theme is the relationship between God and His creatures and provides guidelines for a just society, proper human conduct and equitable economic principles. For next 100 days we are presenting some short articles on ethical issues that have been written based on the verses of Quran.
Too often, when something does not go the way we expect, we make the mistake of telling ourselves, “It is not fair. It is not right. When that changes, when it improves, then I will have a better attitude.” No, you should make the first move. You do your part and God will do His part. Almighty God says: “For those who strive in Us, We shall surely guide them in Our ways, and God is indeed with the virtuous”. (Quran; 29:69) Quit worrying about God changing another person, and allow God to change you first.
Is there something you are letting overwhelm you? Maybe you think it is too much. Why do not you get up every morning and make this simple declaration, “God, I want to thank You that I can handle anything that comes my way today. I can handle difficult situations. I can handle getting stuck in a bad business. I can handle my plans not working out. Lord, thank You that I will have a good attitude wherever I am.”
Decide ahead of time that you are going to stay in an attitude of faith and expectancy. Choose to clothe yourself with mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Choose God’s ways and let Him order your steps all the days of your life. Choose to strive in the way of God. “O you who have faith! Shall I show you a deal that will deliver you from a painful punishment? Have faith in God and His Apostle, and strive in the way of God with your possessions and your persons. That is better for you, should you know. He shall forgive you your sins and admit you into gardens with streams running in them, and into good dwellings in the Gardens of Eden. That is the great success”. (Quran; 61:10)
Noble Words
Author: Abolfazl Sabouri
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