This is a story I read that gave me shivers and completely touched me. I think it's beautiful. Oh and try not to delete it if you can resist the temptation please :roll:
A righteous man was once asked to tell the story of the pivotal moment of his life, the moment in which he first began to apply the teachings of Islam, and the following was his answer:
When I was a young man, I would not hesitate to perpetrate any sin that was made available to me. Then, one day, I saw a young woman who was perhaps the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. Much tempted by her, I indicated to her that I wanted her to approach me. She seemed nervous, but I thought that she would probably agree to satisfy my sexual desires for money. She approached me with what seemed to be a great deal of trepidation, and when she actually stood before me, she looked extremely terrified.
Feeling sorry for her, I said, ‘Do not fear, for I will not harm you.’
But my words did not lessen her terrible fright in the least; in fact, her situation worsened. She began to tremble like a palm tree leaf trembles with the wind.
I said, ‘Tell me your story.’
She said, ‘By Allah, o my brother, never before this day have I offered my body in this way. Dire need is what has driven me to this, for I have three daughters who have not eaten a single morsel of food for three days now. It was pity for them that brought me to this low point in my life.’
For the first time in my life, I felt pity; her story moved me, and I no longer entertained the intention of taking advantage of her. After she told me where she lived, I took a great deal of money, clothing and food to her house. When I returned to my house, I told my mother what had happened.
My mother knew that I had a book in which I would record all of my evil deeds, and so she said to me, ‘My son, you are a man who has never performed a good deed except for the good deed that you performed today. I know that you have a book in which you record your evil exploits, go now and write in it your good deed.’
I stood up, went to my book, opened it, and found that all of its pages were blank- except for the first page on which was written a single line.
إِنَّ الْحَسَنَاتِ يُذْهِبْنَ السَّيِّئَاتِ
Verily, the good deeds remove the evil deeds (i.e. small sins)
[Hud : 114]
At that very moment, I raised my hands to the sky and said, ‘By your Might and Majesty, never again will I disobey You.’ "
The above is taken from Stories of Repentance published by dar-us-salam.com
Quite touching - I have to agree.
DELETE! DELETE! DELETE!
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
I know you mean it as a joke,
but that is actually what happened ¬_¬
#Before you look at the thorns of the rose , look at it's beauty. Before you complain about the heat of the sun , enjoy it's light. Before you complain about the blackness of the night, think of it's peace and quiet... #
Yeah there's something hauntingly beautiful about the climax, It's an amazing story.
#Before you look at the thorns of the rose , look at it's beauty. Before you complain about the heat of the sun , enjoy it's light. Before you complain about the blackness of the night, think of it's peace and quiet... #
I'd say your introduction helps massively.
Double
#Before you look at the thorns of the rose , look at it's beauty. Before you complain about the heat of the sun , enjoy it's light. Before you complain about the blackness of the night, think of it's peace and quiet... #
What d'you Mean? Helps what? I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not :S ><
#Before you look at the thorns of the rose , look at it's beauty. Before you complain about the heat of the sun , enjoy it's light. Before you complain about the blackness of the night, think of it's peace and quiet... #
You said it was touching. That's the only reason why I read it. Maybe it just helped me.
Ohh I see! Well I'm glad you think my reviews are credible
#Before you look at the thorns of the rose , look at it's beauty. Before you complain about the heat of the sun , enjoy it's light. Before you complain about the blackness of the night, think of it's peace and quiet... #
I think that you may have to explain the main issue this story raises. Some people may take it the wrong way and think that you agree with women selling themselves for money.
Just to carify, i think the story was meant to out line that your good deeds outweigh you bad deeds. Not only that but one good ded can also erase the small sins that you may have committed.
Another good point we should take from this story is to remember to always seek forgiveness from Allah Swt with an intention to never commit a sin again.
By the way if you couldn't tell i was being sarcastic in my first two sentences. Some people fail to see when i am being sarcastic or not so this is why i am confirming the sarcasm
Lets reunite the ummah under one flag LA ILAHA IL ALLAH MUHAMMADUR RASULULLAH
noooo dude no one can say thats what the story tells because the woman says that shes doing it for her family and that its the lowest point in her life
but then again prostitution should never ever be a choice in any matter but by the will of Allah swt she didnt haveto go through with it
i liked this story
The Wisest of Man Is Not The One Who Knows, But The One Who Seeks Knowledge In Order To Perform
if you can get me some chocolate that would be great.
How did you get to that conclusion?
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
Nice
If I ever have to kill for something, it would be for, "A woman"
If I ever have to kill something it would have to be, "A woman"
i really need to get my points across more clearly when im writing. please somebody tell me they understood what i meant by that comment. i am tired of explaining myself repeatedly on here but maybe that's my fault
Lets reunite the ummah under one flag LA ILAHA IL ALLAH MUHAMMADUR RASULULLAH
Lol Jacques
You may want to consider reading to the end of a comment before replying.
He goes on to explain that he was being sarcastic xD
And I'm glad everyone liked the story
#Before you look at the thorns of the rose , look at it's beauty. Before you complain about the heat of the sun , enjoy it's light. Before you complain about the blackness of the night, think of it's peace and quiet... #
*like*
Ignore me then (!)
"How many people find fault in what they're reading and the fault is in their own understanding" Al Mutanabbi
oops.
but you forgot to confirm the confirmation.
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
erherrm he's not the only one to reply without reading the whole post. i recall someone else having a go at me for misunderstanding what i said on their previous post.
seriously is it the way i write, do i need to add a commentary at the bottom of my comments. i try my best.
Lets reunite the ummah under one flag LA ILAHA IL ALLAH MUHAMMADUR RASULULLAH
i can't tell, are you being sarcastic(!) :LOL:
Lets reunite the ummah under one flag LA ILAHA IL ALLAH MUHAMMADUR RASULULLAH
Actually that time it was your fault too, you didn't make it clear what you were saying.
In fact, this time you didn't either, (I took it the way You saw it too before I read the bit at the end) but you clarified it underneath.
#Before you look at the thorns of the rose , look at it's beauty. Before you complain about the heat of the sun , enjoy it's light. Before you complain about the blackness of the night, think of it's peace and quiet... #
so you think i really do need to add a commentary at the end of my comments
btw im asking you a question?
Lets reunite the ummah under one flag LA ILAHA IL ALLAH MUHAMMADUR RASULULLAH
LOOL
Foysol ur funny!!!!
"Verily, in the remembrance of Allah, do hearts find rest"
thanks your not bad either, i have always said that your one of the only normal ones here
Funny's all i got :), it was the only way to make friends in school and now its not bad either
Lets reunite the ummah under one flag LA ILAHA IL ALLAH MUHAMMADUR RASULULLAH
oh im so glad u approve(!). i am one of the only normal ones here arent i???? that said, everyone else must be pretty cuckoo for u to have come to that conclusion! lool
yh funny is all u rlly need to have, who cares about anything else????!
"Verily, in the remembrance of Allah, do hearts find rest"
in school i had gangsterism
and humour 
iw as always a people pleaser
The Wisest of Man Is Not The One Who Knows, But The One Who Seeks Knowledge In Order To Perform
if you can get me some chocolate that would be great.
WAS being the word here right??
"Verily, in the remembrance of Allah, do hearts find rest"
Yes 'WAS' was the right word. That was in school days, it's not school days no more so why do we still have English lessons on here?
Lets reunite the ummah under one flag LA ILAHA IL ALLAH MUHAMMADUR RASULULLAH
EXACTLY!
WHY? WHY? WHYYYYY?
but lets give billy a hand she figured that one out all on her own
The Wisest of Man Is Not The One Who Knows, But The One Who Seeks Knowledge In Order To Perform
if you can get me some chocolate that would be great.
lol. what r u 2 on about???
i WAS talking about how school was mush's prime time, so taking the mick, not giving a 101 in english!. im disappointed guys..i rlly am. shame on u! (lol)
"Verily, in the remembrance of Allah, do hearts find rest"