Are we the best that we could be?

Enlightening lecture by Mufti Ismail Menk of Zimbabwe explaining the importance of good character and the best social conduct practices for a Muslim.

Have we been trying to be the best that we could be in all aspects of our lives?

"All people are good but shaytan is bad. So those who allow shaytan to get the better of them, the worst of them will remain (what is worst in them will stay). And those who disallow shaytan from taking that which is good, insha Allah the good will remain."

"O Son of Adam, when you were born, you came into this world crying. And those around you were smiling in happiness. So live your life in such a way that when you die, you would leave this world smiling and those around you will be crying at their loss"

The coolness of our eyes..

Be patient and listen attentively till the end of the lecture. I agree with what the person who posted the video wrote regarding this.

"Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan takes a very unique approach to an important aspect of our Deen, well I don't want to give away what this lecture is all about because the audience will get to know that at the very end of the lecture.

I thought that he will be speaking about the importance of the relationship between the spouses and the children because of the dua in surah Al-Furqan verse 74 being mentioned. Well he kind of touched on that subject as well but that is not what the lecture is all about. Overall a very classy approach to the issue at hand."

Biography of Imam Al-Hasan Al-Basri

It is reported that Al-Hasan Al-Basrî – Allâh have mercy on him – said:

The believer does the best deeds yet is most fearful [that his deeds will not be accepted]. If he were to spend a mountain of wealth [in charity], he would not feel sure [of the reward] until he sees it. The more righteous and pious he becomes, the more he fears. But the hypocrite (munâfiq) says, ‘There are so many people, I will be forgiven, no problem.’ So he does wrong and evil deeds, yet holds foolish wishes about Allâh. -Al-Dhahabî, Siyar A’lâm Al-Nubalâ` 4:586.

Source: http://www.sayingsofthesalaf.net/index.php/tag/al-hasan-al-basri/#ixzz1LqAdRgN6