The World we live in

Being helpful and helping those around us is something we are taught since we were small. We were taught to help out by picking up our toys, taking out the garbage, cleaning our rooms and so forth so we can be helpful to others lighten and lessen their load. Helping eventually becomes part of our daily life and we see that we help without even knowing. Whether we give someone a pen when they ask, holding the door or giving the right of way we always help others in some way whether big or small. Being helpful is very important because it shows people we care about them and have complete respect for them. When we offer our service and assistance to someone we acknowledge that we care about them want to help out of their difficult situation and make things easier for them.  Islam rewards acts of kindness whether they be small or large, the prophet (s.a.w) said that removing something harmful from the road or smiling and giving a cheerful face to the people around us it is a c...

As humans we often define life by the good times we have experienced and our day ending up the way we plan. Life is complex and sometimes it does not end up the way we plan and unexpected things always happen. Everyone has experienced a moment in their lives where a planned day, event or moment takes a completely differently turn from what was originally planned. This sometimes leads to sadness, feeling heartbroken and thinking that your life has come to a complete stand-still depending on what the unexpected thing that is effecting you is unexpected things or events are part of our lives and it is vital that we recognise this to be able to move forward. Since life changes that we do not plan on occur everyday in our lives, one of the key things that can make this an enjoyable unexpected experience is by keeping a smile.  Keeping a smile not only helps you but those around you and sends a positive picture to the world around us. It allows one to be able to attain a calm heart ...