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>Allaah, the Sublime said:
>
>That home of the Hereafter (i.e. Paradise), We shall assign to those
>who desire not high-handedness or mischief in the land. And the good
>end is for the Muttaqûn (pious) [Al-Qasas 28:83]
>
>Allaah, the Exalted has made the home of the Hereafter in this verse
>for the one who does not seek high handedness upon the earth, due to
>showing off, fame, and ostentation - and this is one of the
>indications of humility - and for the one who does not desire
>mischief and corruption.
>
>Seeking elevation can occur in a number of different contexts such
>as in the various corrupt disciplines (of knowledge), position or
>rank, love of leadership and power. It can also occur in the matters
>of the religion, such as loving to be foremost in the gatherings,
>and competing in answering the questioners, even if someone who is
>equal to him or better than him is present.
>
>And perhaps this elevation might even turn into envy, jealousy, the
>hatred of some of the callers to Allaah of one another and the
>dislike of showing benevolent conduct towards each other.
>
>Allaah the Exalted said:
>
>Neither those who disbelieve among the people of the Scripture (Jews
>and Christians) nor Al-Mushrikûn (the disbelievers in the Oneness of
>Allah, idolaters, polytheists, pagans, etc.) like that there should
>be sent down unto you any good from your Lord. But Allâh chooses for
>His Mercy whom He wills. And Allah is the Owner of Great Bounty.
>[Al-Baqarah 2:105]
>
>One of the things that grieves the disbelievers is that good things
>should befall the Muslims, this is a characteristic amongst the
>characteristics of the disbelievers. Therefore, let the Muslim
>beware of letting his heart being mixed with the likes of these vile
>feelings and sensations.
>
>Shaikh ul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (rh) said, in explaining the above
>verse [of Surah al-Qasas]: "...For people are of four types:
>The first type: They desire elevation over the people and corruption
>in the earth, and this is disobedience to Allaah. Such
>mischief-making kings and leaders are like Pharoah and his party,
>and they are the worst of all of creation. The second type: Those
>who desire corruption without elevation, such as the thieves and
>criminals from the riff-raff amongst the people. The third type:
>Those who desire elevation without corruption, such as those who
>have the deen, they desire to elevate themselves by it over other
>than them amongst the people. And as for the fourth type: They are
>the people of Paradise, those who seek neither elevation in the
>earth and nor corruption - along with the fact that they are
>(indeed) much higher than those besides them." [Majmoo
>ul-Fataawaa Vol 18, with some abridgement]
>
>
>***
>Notes from brother in Islam
>
>When things are down
>And you are out of your mind
>Remember just remember
>Allah is The Kind.
>
>When your life is in darkness
>And nothing is right
>Remember just remember
>Through the darkness, Allah is The Light.
>
>When nothing makes sense
>And your heading for demise
>Remember just remember
>It doesn't make sense, but Allah is The Wise.
>
>When times are troubled
>And no one seems to care
>Remember just remember
>Allah won't hurt you, He is The Fair.
>
>When your heart is breaking
>And your pain makes you fall
>Remember just remember
>Allah Sees it all.
>
>When you are weak
>And the road seems long
>Remember just remember
>Seek strength from The Strong.
>
>When life is a burden
>And everything is unstable
>Remember just remember
>Allah is The Able.
>
>When the way is cloudy
>And there is no one by your side
>Remember just remember
>Allah is The Only Guide.
>
>When no one wants to listen
>Or is willing to lend an ear
>Remember just remember
>Allah is always ready to hear.
>
>When you are poor and penniless
>And you are stuck in a niche
>Remember just remember
>Allah is The Rich.
>
>When you are down in your misery
>And there is nowhere to run
>Remember just remember
>You can always run to The One.
>
>When your all alone
>And your pain has no end
>Remember just remember
>
>And when your scars are hurting
>And your heart is in fear
>Remember just remember
>
>Allah is really here.