Giving Back on Your Birthday and on every other day

There is no joy or taste in life or in anything that we have if we keep it all to ourselves. To know that you made someone’s life a little easier today and that you allowed him or her to breath and to go to bed with one less thing to worry about; this makes life and our existence so worth living. To serve others and to give back is almost like giving birth to a new self. To know that you might have saved another person’s life by only smiling to them, isn’t this one of the greatest mission?

I don’t know about you but I personally always feel so extremely happy when I give away anything to others. Be it a present or something that I no longer use or need. Be it food, money, clothes, books, toys, flowers or even a letter; it doesn’t really matter what, how big or how small it is, or how much it’s worth, but it is all about giving, helping others and sharing!

I came across this video on my friend’s wall on Facebook  (Thank you Asma O.) and I thought to myself, WHAT AN AMAZING IDEA! This is another inspirational video and story which I had to share with you. This is something that I myself will try it on my next birthday (inshaAllah) and it’s something that I absolutely want to teach my kids and to other kiddos around me.

By watching this video, you will understand what I mean.

Enjoy it and let us make our birthdays a special and unique day to give back and to celebrate kindness, humanity and to be thankful for everything we already have!

“At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by ‘I was hungry and you gave me to eat, I was naked and you clothed me, I was homeless and you took me in.’ Hungry not only for bread — but hungry for love. Naked not only for clothing — but naked for human dignity and respect. Homeless not only for want of a room of bricks — but homeless because of rejection.” ~ Mother Teresa

Walk in peace, :)

Nermine B.

PS. Yes of course, you can make every day of the year as special as this one ;)

Insaan - إنسان

During the Egyptian revolution, like many others, I came across this song “Insaan” which translates to “Human” by the famous young patriotic, true and honest Egyptian artist, Hamza Namira.

In the middle of any war or crisis (and all the way in life), we always need a helping hand, a loving heart, a kind word, a merciful soul, a fair person, a human who can feel every hidden and unspoken pain.

The lyrics of this song and the artist’s performance have inspired many hearts all across the world. The message is honest and I pray that Humanity knows more hearts like the ones portrayed.

Hold your heart between your hands and revive it with love and mercy.

Walk in peace my sisters and brothers in Humanity.

Nermine B.  

PS. for a translation of the lyrics, pls click on the icon CC under the video. Lyrics available in different languages. 

I want you to meet AMMAR

This is the story of Ammar. A short inspirational story / film (5 minutes) of a young man who despite his heavy paralysis, he has been able to achieve his goals, to pursue and to realize his dream(s). 

Not only I'm deeply touched by his story and I know there are many like Ammar out there, but this is a lesson in life that we should all learn from and teach our kids (and a reminder to ourselves) to never give up and to never say it's impossible.

With courage, will, faith , self-discipline, education, love, patience, persistence, resistance and believing in your own power and capacities, Ammar was able to do what many of us couldn't do.      

Ammar, you are a true inspiration and thank you for this lesson.

May God bless your heart and soul.

Walk in peace,

Nermine B. 

Sincerity * الإخلاصُ

الإخلاصُ

قال الشافعي رحمه الله

لَوْ اجْتَهَدَ أحَدُكُمْ كُلَ الجُهْدِ عَلى أنْ يَرضِيَ الناسَ كُلًّهُمُ عَنْهُ فَلا سَبِيلَ لَهُ

فَلْيُخلِصِ العَبدُ عَمَلَهُ بَيْنَهُ وبَيْنَ اللهُ تعالى

Sincerity
Ash-Shaafi’ee (rahimahullaah) said:

“If one of you were to strive with utmost striving to make all the people pleased with him then there is no way for him (i.e. he’ll never be able to do that). 

So let the servant purify his actions which are between him and Allaah Ta’aala.”

Whoever reads history, despair would never enter his heart...

“من يقرأ التاريخ لا يدخل اليأس إلى قلبه أبداً وسوف يرى الدنيا أياماً يداولها الله بين الناس. الأغنياء يصبحون فقراء, والفقراء ينقلبون أغنياء, وضعفاء الأمس أقوياء اليوم, وحكام الأمس مشردوا اليوم,والقضاه متهمون, والغالبون مغلبون والفلك دوار والحياة لا تقف.”  ― مصطفى محمود 

“Whoever reads history, despair would never enter his heart!

He will see that the world is days which God rotates between people: The rich become poor. The poor turn rich. The weak of yesteryear are strong today. Rulers of yesterday are vagabonds today. Judges are accused. Conquerors are defeated.

Orbits circulate and life never stops. Events never stop running.

People exchange chairs.

No sadness goes on and no joy lasts.”

–Dr. Mostafa Mahmoud

To walk by Faith

"God has a perfect plan for us. He never does it all at   once, but step by step because He wants to teach us   to walk by Faith, not by sight." 

(Borrowed from my lill sis. Ihsan Battikh)

We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes

O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of God is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And God has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).

Surah al-Hujurat (49:13)