Moral Lessons from the Story of Prophet Yusuf (A)

Allah says the following about the story of Prophet Yusuf (A) in the Holy Qur'an:
We narrate unto you (O Muhammad) the most excellent of the stories (by which) We have revealed unto you this Qur'an; though before this you were of the unaware ones (of its details).
Surah Yusuf, 12:3

Indeed, the adventures and experiences of Prophet Yusuf (A), and his conduct throughout his life, provide us with a wealth of lessons and morals. Some things we may learn from his life are:

1. The belief in the presence of Allah makes a man's troubles easier for him to bear, and as long as he keeps himself away from sins despite temptations, he will ultimately be successful. Prophet Yusuf (A) taught us this by his cheerful conduct throughout his enslavement and imprisonment.

2. In all difficulties and hardships one should seek only Allah's protection. Prophet Yusuf (A) showed his faith by seeking refuge from Allah when faced with the evil intentions of Zuleikha. He was thus saved from committing a terrible sin.

3. One should always remain attached to religion and should take every opportunity to persuade others towards the right path. Prophet Yusuf (A) did not forsake his duty even when in the prison, where he preached against idol worship before interpreting the dreams of his cell-mates.

4. Patience in the face of hardship is the best of qualities and results in reward from Allah in this life and the hereafter. Prophet Yusuf (A) remained calm and resigned to the Will of Allah, despite being abandoned in the well by his brothers.
He also bore the shame of being sold as a slave patiently.
He also accepted his false imprisonment. In return for his forbearance, Allah raised his position till it was the highest in Egypt.

5. It is important to act in such a manner as to preserve your honour and dignity, and these qualities must always be safeguarded. Prophet Yusuf (A) taught us this valuable lesson when he refused to accept his freedom from prison until his innocence was proved to the people.
Thus when he was finally released, he knew he could come in front of the people with his head held high and without any blemish on his record.

6. Above all, this story teaches us that we should forgive and forget the past. When Prophet Yusuf's (A) brothers came to him in Egypt, they were in a pitiable condition and would have been helpless against his great power. If he had wished, Prophet Yusuf (A) could have severely punished them for the heartless treatment they had given him. Instead he forgave their errors and treated them well.
We have listed only a few lessons above, and there is a lot more that one can learn and understand from the story of Prophet Yusuf (A).

Towards Building Consensus

Vision Statement:

■A firm belief that open dialogue leads to an informed consensus.


■The quality and productivity of a dialogue is enhanced by the following ingredients:


1.Civility: as educated people, we are required to maintain a certain decorum in our discussions, alongside a spirit of tolerance for others’ views.


2.Flexibility: considering our own views to be final on any subject is being close minded. There can always be somebody else having better views. This requires that we discuss with an open mind, expressing our own views gracefully.


3.Logic: one must always think before speaking and organize one’s views in a manner that it is expressed with clarity.


4.Brevity: is a virtue. We should try to go straight to the point, in the shortest possible manner.

Muhabbat ka Mazaa !!!!

Hum Ko Loota Hai Usi Shehr Ne Ay Jaan-e-Wafa
Jis Ki Galiyon Mein Mohabbat Ka Kuchh Hisaab Na Tha,

Woh Jo Rehty Thy Mere Sath Hameisha Din Bhar
Un k Mazhab Mein Wafaon Ka Koi Baab Naa Tha,

Wo Jo Aankhon Mein Mohabbat Ko Liye Phirty Thy
Un k Dil Mein Thi Woh Nafrat Keh Kuchh Hisaab Na Tha,

Mein ne Jis Ko B Museebat Mein Maseeha Jana
Jo Dia Us ne Bara Us Se Kuchh Aazaab Na Tha,
Mujhe Khayaal Tha Ye Log To Mere Apny Hain Wasi
Magar Wahan Pe To Aisa Koi  Riwaaj Na Tha !

Miss U

Bhool jaana to sheva hai bewafa logon ka sagar
Hum to un ko bhi yaad rakhtey hain jo hum ko bhool jatay hain....

For my nears and dears

If somebody waits for you,
it doesn't mean that they have nothing else to do....

it just means that
nothing else is more important
than U

Poetry often used by Maulana Tariq Jamil is his bayans.

Jo laut ayen kuch kehna nahin ~ Bas dekhna unhey ghaur se
Inhey manzilon pe khabar hui ~ ke yeh rasta koi aur thaa

Baray shouq say sun raha tha zamana
Hum hi sogaye dastan kehtay kehtay

Tu idher udhar ki na baat ker
Yeh bata key kaflaa kiyun lutta
Mujhe rahzanoon se gilla nahin
Teri Rahbari ka swaal hai

Woh ravi k kenarey ik toota sa makan hai
Din ko b jahan shab ki siyahi saa saman hai
Kehtey hain k aramm gaa -e- noor jahan hai

Tuk hirs-o-hawa ko chhor main, mat des bades phire mara,
Qazzaq ajal ka loote hai, din raat baja kar naqqara;
Kya bidhiya, bhainsa, bel, shutar, kya goien, palla, sarbhara,
Kya gehun, chawal, moth, matar, kya aag, dhuan, kya angara,
Sab thath para rah jawega jab laad chalega banjara.
Gar tu hai lakhhi banjara, aur khep bhi teri bhari hai,
Ai ghafil; tujh se bhi charhta ik aur bara beopari hai,
Kya shakkar, misri, qand, giri, kya sambhar, meetha, khari hai,
Kya daakh, munaqqa, saunth, mirch, kya kesar, laung, supari hai,
Sab thath para rah jawega jab laad chalega banjara.
Tu bidhiya laade, bel bhare, jo purab pachhim jawega,
Ya sood barha kar lawega, ya tota, ghata, pawega,
Qazzaq ajal ka raste mein jab bhala mar girawega,
Dhan, daulat, naati, pota kya, ik kunba kaam na aawega,
Sab thath para rah jawega jab laad chalega banjara.

HUm khood taraashtey hain manazil kay sang e meel
hum wo nahi hain jin ko zamana bana gaaea

Story for U

A man woke up early in order to Pray the Fajr Prayer in the masjid.
He got dressed, made his ablution and was on his way to the masjid.
On his way to the masjid, the man fell and his clothes got dirty.
He got up, brushed himself off, and headed home.
At home,He changed His Clothes, made his ablution, and was, again,on his way to the masjid.
On his way to the masjid, He Fell again and at the Same Spot!
He, again, got up, brushed himself off and headed home.
At home he, once again, Changed His Clothes,
made his ablution and was on his way to the masjid.
On his way to the masjid, He Met a Man Holding a Lamp.
He asked the man of his identity and the man replied 'I Saw You Fall Twice
on your way to the masjid, So I Brought a Lamp so I can Light Your Way.'
The first man thanked him profusely and the two where on their way to the masjid.
Once at the masjid, the first man asked the man with the lamp to come in and pray Fajr with him.
The second man refused.
The first man asked him a couple more times and, again, the answer was the same.
The first man asked him why he did not wish to come in and pray.
He man replied,"I am Shetaan(devil/ evil)
The man was shocked at this reply.
Shetan went on to explain, 'I saw you on your way to the masjid
and it was I who made you fall. When you went home,
cleaned yourself and went back on your way to the masjid,
Allah forgave all of your sins.
I made you fall a second time, and even that did not encourage you to stay home, but rather, you went back on your way to the masjid.
Because of that, Allah forgave all the sins of the people of your household .
I was AFRAID if i made you fall one more time, then Allah will forgive the sins of the people of your village, so I made sure that you reached the masjid safely..'
So do not let Shetan benefit from his actions.
Do not put off a good that you intended to do as you never know how much reward you might receive from the hardships you encounter while trying to achieve that good.

May Allah (Subhana Ho Wataallah) grant us perfect Muslim Heart n We all do Prayers with our Heart and Soul....
............... ......... ......Ameen
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