Friday 16 September 2016

SHUKR (شکر) AND SABR (صبر)

The core of Shukr is that a person doesn't spend the wealth given to him by Allah Ta'alah on things and activities declared Hara'am (impermissible) by Allah Ta'alah, keeps expressing Allah's Shukr verbally, and moulds his life according to the dictates of Allah Ta'alah.

The core of Sabr is that a person shouldn't get too upset about events that happen contrary to his wishes, does not show ungratefulness to Allah Ta'alah in his deeds and through his words, remain hopeful that Allah Ta'alah will bestow his blessings upon him, and keeps faith that in Aakhirah (life after death) will grant him great rewards for doing Sabr.

Adapted from Ma'ariful Quran, Interpretation of Surah Ibrahim, by Mufti Muhammad Shafi RA.

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