Analyse the lessons contained in Sūratul-Fātiḥah.
Explanation
- Teach myself how to be grateful in many ways
- Work on building attitude of gratitude all life long
- If you want barakah in blessings...be grateful
- You've got to say and show gratitude to people as well
- Rabbil Alameen... this puts me in my place, gives me perspectives on things. i am just a tiny particle in many huge alameen (worlds), so aur jhuk kar chalain (be more humble)
- And yet Allah pays attention to me as He only can to each and every minute detail and smallest creature.....so Allah is my/our Rabb
- Rahman, Raheem... lots of hope for me in this world and akhira
- Mercy and Kindness are necessary if I want to convey this message of Islam to anyone, as even Allah mentions it in this opening surah. So be gentle and kind on many levels, again and again, as much as you can.
- Reality is that accountability does come one day....(like in yawm id deen or in this world too) so for instance when dealing with myself or my kids, spell out the consequences of actions along with the gentle and kind reminders....
- Life is simplified by iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nastaeen...clear cut simple solution to all issues....worship/obey only Him and seek only His help
- However, i find it very hard to even practice the above simple concept everyday. Why?
- Alhamdulilah for the sirat mustaqeem given to us by Allah in Quran/HAdth/ Deen
- I feel Rushk (praiseworthy envy) for those whom Allah Himself has called AnAmta Alayhim, ....they have already Passed the tests of life with flying colors, how great they were...they tread a difficult path.
but where will I stand? I slip everyday. But Allah is my Rabb who gives hope for guidance.
- Maghdoob and Dawleen....i must keep a watch out for these people's characteristics in myself....rather than only in others
- Allah has given us a life plan in Surah Fatiha.....at the risk of copying (from Weight Watchers) i think we can call this plan Worth Watchers....likewhat is my Worth, and the Worth of my actions in front of Allah and on Yawm id Deen
- Read surah Fatiha in namaz like the strong dua it is....not just rush it
- The Quran now enfolds after surah fatiha..... and the journey of self discovery will begin, inshaAllah. So, Pay Attention and Follow in deeds.