I will miss you

 I dedicate the poem below to a dear friend, Faadiel Nordien (1954 - 2014). One only truly appreciates a person when they are no longer there. But, allow me to say a few words which is a dedication to him and I say this with all love and respect.

I pray that Almighty Allah showers him with His mercy and grant him a lofty place in Paradise - Aameen 

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I will miss you

People celebrate anniversaries in so many different ways

 Today we celebrate the anniversary of our friendship

 Along the years you taught me much so I sing your praise

 Simple, down to earth, on your shoulder was never a chip
 

 But one quickly learns about you, the prankster and joker

 Quick-witted and subtle you were in your humour

 Causing red faces while straight-faced you were as if a game of poker

 Many a time most were caught while likely in a stupor

 

 You taught me without fear of me eclipsing you in ambition

 Rather you were to most a mentor and a friend

Upon reflection, no doubt you quietly bore pain and rejection

 This clearly did not stop you from your normal trend

 

 So many years have passed since we first did meet

 And our Lord knows best why He chose this day

 That our friendship on this earth must be complete

 You have left for greener pastures while we do stay

 

 Never a goodbye to a friend but rather farewell, so long

 I have not met a person but from him a lesson I did draw

 Perhaps about you I should write a book of lessons so strong

 I remember the day we met but now in this world I will see you no more

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#faadielnordien #mentor #prankster #anniversary

Points to Ponder

Those who are dependent on a job have not learnt that self-sufficiency may be a better option. Do it and trust your faith in God Almighty

 

Have you ever considered leaving a legacy? Let’s understand the concept and seek the change both within and outwardly to leave this legacy

 

Every cloud has a silver lining. Exploit it firstly by being grateful for it, then through action to benefit from it & reflect always on it

 

Do right now, for the moment to seek forgiveness may pass you by as certainly those you oppress may not have the energy to forgive later

 

The comfort of the heart lies in the ultimate success, the goal we all have to yearn for and work towards .. Paradise is for the successful

 

If you not seeing progress in your life, then ask yourself "how am I spending my time and my wealth" .. Spend time to comfort the heart

No one owes you a salary except that you have worked for it. You want to earn more but what have you done to improve yourself, for progress

Becoming debt-free doesn't happen by spending recklessly. Credit comes with a noose. You cannot escape the death trap but u can the debt trap

 

No matter your status, rich or poor, if you don't have concern for another and add value, then your own life may lack value.. Do good to all

Contentment

Contentment & apathy are not equal. Is it not odd that people claim contentment in their jobs yet blame the bosses for their own problems :(

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Sometimes we accept our lot saying it is what God-Almighty or even "fate"has decreed. So even when we are uncomfortable in what we do for a living we continue to do so, when in fact doing our best to please our Creator is what is expected of us. Do the right thing for you starting with placing your trust firmly in God Almighty and then what you do after that will inshaAllaah be more beneficial to you, your family and your community.

Suicide or Honour

In the name of Allaah, Most Gracious, most Merciful

Suicide - Can you imagine the trauma a family goes though when someone takes his/her own life. To those who suffer depression or for whatever reason contemplates suicide - remember one thing only - that

you are from God Almighty and to Him you will return.

Live by that and always know that He knows better than you - He, God Almighty, created you and to Him you will return. If he wanted you to kill yourself then suicide would have been an honourable thing. It is only honourable to place your trust firmly in Him, your Lord and Creator, and to take on your challenges. No man/woman is given more that they can bear, but there are no shortcuts, your limits will be tested.

This life is always temporary and the real life is yet to come. No test is easy except for those who curry favour with the examiner in this case - and your Lord God loves that you do that and He will pless you for doing your best to please Him.

Life in this world is like the blink of an eye - stay the course, and be close to Him who will reward you for that little bit of patience - there is a Garden of Bliss!