In the name of Allah the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Welcome to pearls to reach the stars. Pearls and stars are metaphors. The pearls are very precious, highly valued things and stars indicate a category of excellence. Thus,the aims of Pearls to Reach the Stars are to stimulate our inner feelings, our minds and arouse our spirit in order that our speech, actions and thoughts are reflected positively, optimistically and virtuously as true muslims who are close to God. The collection of some pearls of wisdom from various authentic and reliable sources to reach the stars like motivational quotes, inspirational phrases , poems, aesthetic expressions, for inner stimulation to become a worthy person. May God forgive us and place us in the group of people who have good intentions, who love and help each other for the sake of Him and may Allah place us in the group of As-habul Yamin on the Day of Judgment in the hereafter. Ameen.

Monday, March 28, 2011

One of the greatest rewards – achieving the love of Allah swt

    Imam Ibn ul Qayyim,   said there are 10  ways of bringing about  the love of Allah  swt.  All of them  involve seeking knowledge:
  • Recitation of Quran, reflection and understanding
  • After obligatory acts of ibadat, doing superogatory acts
  • constant remembrance in every circumstance by the to tongue and actions
  • Preferring His love over your own
  • Comprehension of Allah swt Names and attributes, witnessing them and having knowledge of them
  • Witnessing and acknowledging His generosity and His Benevolence, Favours and blessings
  • The hearts total defeat and humility in front of Allah
  • Being alone at the time of descent of Allah for having private conversations with Him, reciting His Words and repenting in front of Him
  • Sitting with the truthful lovers of Allah and gathering the good fruits
  • Keeping distant from everything that comes between the heart and Allah, the Mighty the Majestic
    From  these 10 ways can  the love of Allah  be reached and the  chief fundamental principle  behind that comprise  two.  Preparing the  soul for it and  opening the eye to  keen, sure knowledge.

Tender Words

Tender words we spoke
to one another
are sealed
in the secret vaults of heaven.
One day like rain,
they will fall to earth
and grow green
all over the world.
--Mawlana Rumi