AN ANSWERED OF MY PRAYER

I asked for strength,
And Allah S.W.T gave me difficulties to make me strong;

I asked for wisdom,
And Allah S.W.T gave me problems to learn to solve;

I asked for prosperity,
And Allah S.W.T gave me brain and brawn to work;

I asked for courage,
And Allah S.W.T gave me dangers to overcome;

I asked for love,
And Allah S.W.T gave me people to help;

I asked for favors,
And Allah S.W.T gave me opportunities.

I received nothing I wanted but I received everything I needed.

MY PRAYER HAS BEEN ANSWERED.

WORDS OF WISDOM

Real happiness comes from inside, nobody can give it to you. 

-Sharon Ston

When Allah S.W.T tests you, it is never to destroy you. When Allah S.W.T removes something in your possession, it is only in order to empty your hands for an even greater gift. 

-Ibn Al-Qayyim

You cannot discover oceans unless you have the courage to leave the shore. 

-Successories 

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

-Mother Teresa

Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you will help them to become what they are capable of being. 

-Johann W. von Goethe

It is extremely important that you show some insensitivity to your past in order to show the proper respect for the future. 

-Roberto Goizueta

Silence is a great source of strength. 

-Lao Tzu

Intelligence is what we use when we don't know what to do, when we have to grope rather than using a standard response. 

-Jean Piaget

Experience is how life catches up with us and teaches us to love and forgive each other.

-Judy Collins

If you desire Allah to be persistent in granting you the thing you love, be persistent in doing the things He loves.

-Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal

Without some goal and some effort to reach it, no one can live.

-Fyodor Dostoyevsky 

Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by its breathtaking moments.

-Michael Vance 

Everything you now do is something you have chosen to do. Some people don't want to believe that. But if you're over age twenty-one, your life is what you're making of it. To change your life, you need to change your priorities.

-John C. Maxwell 

Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, but they're supposed to help you discover who you are.

-Bernice Johnson Reagon 

Gratefulness is the key to a happy life that we hold in our hands, because if we are not grateful, then no matter how much we have we will not be happy because we will always want to have something else or something more.

-David Steindl-Rast  

Trials and tribulation are like feeling the heat and cold, when one knows that they cannot be avoided, he will not feel anger at their onset, nor will he be distressed or disheartened."

-Ibn Taymiyyah

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

-Winston Churchill 

When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.

-Harriet Beecher Stowe 

Every punishment from (Allah) is pure justice and every blessing from (Allah) is pure grace. 

-Ibn Taymiyyah

Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.

-Eleanor Roosevelt 

If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call "failure" is not the falling down, but the staying down.

-Mary Pickford 

A sign of the heart's death is the absence of sadness over the acts of obedience that you have neglected and the abandonment of regret over the mistakes that you have made.

-Ibn Ataillah RadhiAllahu Anhu

Everything is material for the seed of happiness, if you look into it with inquisitiveness and curiosity. The future is completely open, and we are writing it moment to moment. There always is the potential to create an environment of blame or one that is conducive to loving-kindness.

-Pema Chodron 

Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves. 

-Surat ar-Rad 13:11

Make it a rule of life never to regret and never to look back. Regret is an appalling waste of energy, you can't build on it. It's only for wallowing in.

-Katherine Mansfield 

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

-Albert Schweitzer 

Life can be found only in the present moment. The past is gone, the future is not yet here, and if we do not go back to ourselves in the present moment, we cannot be in touch with life.

-Thich Nhat Hanh 

If you think you are leading and turn around to see no one following, then you are just out taking a walk. 
-Benjamin Hooke

Asking a question is only embarrassing just for that moment. Not asking is embarrassing and it will haunt you for the rest of your life.

-Japanese Proverb

Your life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway.

-Richard Carlson

Destiny is not a matter of chance, it's a matter of choice; it's not a thing to be waited for, but a thing to be achieved.

-William Jennings Bryan

If you assume that there’s no hope, you guarantee that there will be no hope. If you assume that there is an instinct for freedom, there are opportunities to change things, there’s a chance you may contribute to making a better world. The choice is yours.

-Noam Chomsky

TIPS TO REDUCE INDOOR ALLERGIES

If you or someone in the family suffering from annoying indoor allergies then starts reading this article, you will find great ways to cure the problem of Indoor Allergies. Given below are some of the tips that can help you to reduce the allergens around you:
 

Remove carpet from home

Wall-to-wall carpeting in the home is the biggest collector of allergens in your home. Carpet retains all kinds of allergens from dust particles to pet dander. Even if you are using a high-quality vacuum cleaner every day, you would not be able to completely get rid of those allergens. Few people are allergic to even synthetic dyes & glues found in the carpet while some are sensitive to the chemical stain products used in carpet fibers. So, it is better for you to remove all wall-to-wall carpeting. Better go for the products which are Eco-friendly.

Repaint home using “green paint”

Most of the people are sensitive to the fumes that come out from indoor paints. These paint fumes can cause respiratory problems, headaches and also indoor allergies. People who do not usually suffer from allergies can also get allergic to these fumes. So, it’s better, when re-painting, to use paint that is free from VOCs or volatile organic compounds. When buying paint, check out the full description whether it is water-based and have organic pigments or not.
 

Remove bedding that is over 7- 8 years old

This is a big culprit of allergens. Your pillows, mattress and comforters generally conceal allergens. So, when you re-decorate your bed-room, try to replace these items with only natural wool comforter and also use blankets and cotton quilts. Buy only organic cotton sheets and pillow cases. Plus, Pillows must be filled with natural fibers. If you are suffering from upper back and neck problem, buy only those pillows that are only filled with buckwheat.
 

Replace your furniture

Replace your furniture with natural wood furniture. If you are looking for comfort furniture, better go for natural wood furniture which is leather-covered.

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HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT NATURALLY

Losing weight quickly and naturally is a common goal, especially now that the weather is getting warmer and swimsuit season is coming. But is it really possible? More importantly, is it safe? Below you’ll find some important aspects to keep in mind when trying to learn how to lose weight in 2 weeks in a way that’s natural for your body:

Manage Your Expectations
Your health should be the top priority. That means that if you’re going to lose weight quickly, especially in two weeks, you need to do so in a way that isn’t going to damage your body. The best way to do that is to have realistic expectations before you even begin. It’s important to stay balanced and not be obsessed with shedding pounds. Losing weight too quickly can slow your body’s metabolism, meaning you might even put on weight if you try to lose too much, too fast. So keep a realistic perspective on your weight loss efforts, or you’ll end up sabotaging yourself.

Drink Water
One of the best tips for losing weight quickly is to drink a lot of water. A common mistake that people make is to replace fattening foods with sodas, milkshakes and sports drinks, which contain large amounts of calories and make it difficult to lose weight. Water is obviously calorie-free, so you can drink as much as you want. It will also reduce your appetite to a certain extent.

Avoid Simple Carbohydrates
Simple carbohydrates, such as those contained within bread and sugar, should be avoided when you’re trying to lose weight quickly. This is because they force your blood sugar levels to rise rapidly, which in turn increases the amount of sugar that’s converted into fat. The more you can avoid these foods the better.

Exercise
Arguably the most important part of losing weight quickly is frequent exercise. Within reason, the more you exercise, the more calories you’ll burn, and the more weight you’ll lose. The best approach is to increase your heart rate, which you can do with cardiovascular exercise, such as running, swimming or cycling.  Yoga and interval training are also thought to be effective for people trying to lose weight. It’s vital that you don’t overdo it, though, as that can cause injuries. It also doesn’t do any good in general to punish your body by doing excessive exercise. It’s much better to stay in tune with your body, concentrate on general fitness and exercise in ways that feel good to you. That will also help you feel motivated to continue doing it. With any kind of exercise, you should work your way up to full exertion only after you’ve warmed up, and stop if you get any pain or feel dizzy. It’s always a good idea to get a doctor’s opinion on your exercise routine before starting in order to ensure you’re physically able to do it safely.

The factors above can make a big difference when it comes to losing weight quickly!

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EYE EXERCISES

You’ve probably experienced it: Your eyes begin to water and twitch, and they burn when you close them. You’re suffering from a common condition — eye strain.

It happens when you stare at a road for a long time, work too long in front of the computer, watch too much television, or focus on any task that requires you to look up close for any length of time.

Fortunately, there are easy eye exercises that can relax and even strengthen the eyes. No exercise can cure an eye ailment, but doing the following exercises regularly can be beneficial if a weakness or imbalance of the eye muscles causes vision problems, especially eye strain:

Eye push-ups

This exercise trains your eyes to work together to aim at the same task, which can help prevent eyestrain.

Hold a pen in front of your face, about an arm’s length away. Move it toward your nose slowly, staring at the same place on the pen. Bring the pen as close as you can to the tip of your nose before you see a double image.

Change your focus

This exercise helps you cut down on eye fatigue.
Hold a book or newspaper as close to your eyes as you can without the print becoming blurred. Stare at the words for 15 seconds. Then, look at an object approximately 10 feet away and stare at that for 15 seconds. Repeat five times.

The eye roller coaster

This exercise improves the flow of blood and oxygen to your eyes.

Close your eyes and slowly roll them in a complete circle. Then, move them from right to left. Repeat three times.

Palming and cupping

This exercise relaxes your eyes.

If you wear contact lenses, remove them. Close your eyes and put the fleshy part of your palms over them. Press gently for a few seconds. Then, cup your hands over your open eyes. Keep your eyes open and look into your palms as you breathe slowly through your nose for 30 seconds.

Although it might seem simplistic, blinking and yawning are also beneficial because they produce tears that lubricate the eyes. And you can also help your eyes by taking nutritional supplements that contain bilberry, vitamin A and lutein. You might also want to try these healthy recipes that contain vitamins that help with eye problems.

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THE SUNNAH WAY OF CUTTING THE NAILS

• A person must cut his/her nails regularly (Sahih Muslim)  

• One should start cutting nails from the right side (Sahih Bukhari & Muslim)

 

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STEPS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LOVE

Do you want to find happiness in love? Whether you are in a marriage or serious relationship, the steps below will help you find success. Above all, you must believe that you deserve love and are worthy of the affection of others!

Step 1: Love Yourself

I'm sure you've heard it before, but you must know and love yourself in order to be successful in love. Work to be the best person you can be in your own life. Keep yourself in good physical shape and pursue the things that make you happy. By dong this, you will become less needy  and your confidence will make you more attractive to those around you.  

Step 2: Pay Attention 

It is very important for you to pay attention to the needs of your lover. By listening and keeping your eyes open, you will learn what other people are seeking from you. Then you will be able to give them what they want and make them feel important. Everybody wishes to be important in the eyes of others. 

Step 3: Set Your Expectations

Of course, you do not want to be the only one giving the attention in the relationship. You know what you need from your love ones and you have the right to expect those things. There is no need to be demanding but you should let your lover know what you want from her/him and communicate clearly what will make you happy.