presence of Allah manifest in your life?

Salaam,

ummziba, I think that to help someone doesn't at all have to be charity. Someone might need a friend to be beside them, just to give them some attention or advice.

I think one should go to a homeless shelter or hospital or even a daycare, maybe to volunteer, and that way you can see others how they live, which teaches us how Allah (swt) is present and how powerful He is and is capable of any thing.

That is my opinion.

Peace

 

 

peace family

All we can do is try to do good whenever there is a chance to do so. Be it large projects you can participate in, or the person who pass you up on the street and ask you for a meal. Both are acts of kindness if you fullfill them, and as such things that naturally will make you connect to God more.

I believe that our actions purely determine our fate. Not a single one of us can even remotely grasp or understand the concept of God, or what excactly divine mercy is. We want to antopromorphise it into the human equalents. So when we say that God is the most mercyful, many of us think of it within the framework of human concepts of mercy. But the fact is, God is above any concept and idea that we may have. God is not a player of sides on terms and symbols and names, only at those who obey the law.
And thats the key. There is in fact more mercy, love and compassion to be gained than we can understand, and we are told that the way to reach it, is by doing our part by obeying the law, and keep God in our memory at all times.

God invented speech, he does not need any words or said good intentions from you. But he gave you something uniquely yours to deal with. And that is the free will. And if you use it to be with God, to do as youre told so we all can benefit from our worldly situation, God will start getting personal with you.
There is no booming voices from the sky or bright lights, but there is security. The more good that you do, the more the sensation of being secure is with you. You start noticing God everywhere in your life. You have a question, and you go before God with a trait heart and an hour later you read something that answer the question, or turn on the tv, or something else that enlighten you. But you will get an answer, the question is, are you in tune with understanding it?

Good deeds are our way of life, because this is where the rubber hits the road. The christian nun, mother theresa said something i think was wonderfully fitting.

"I know that my Lord only test me with what i can carry. Sometimes i just wish that he had a little less faith in me"

Peace
Noah

amlhabibi2000,

So, it would be alright to continue your thread with suggestions and ideas of good works?  Also, people might tell of good works they have seen or heard about?

This way, you can find out what kinds of things are going on in the Muslim community without the individual Muslims having to "boast".  Sorry, I cannot think of another word to use than that. 

The thing is, Muslims are not supposed to tell of their own charity work, but, perhaps some will be willing to tell about things they've seen and heard about (or good ideas).

Certainly others can be inspired by hearing about good works being done.  I am glad that you are helping others and improving yourself as well.

Peace, ummziba.

Assalamu alaikum Sister Jenni,

Great idea!  We have something similar in my hometown where anyone who wishes knits toques, mitts and scarves to give to the needy in winter.  As well, there is a winter coat collection that goes on each fall.  Local dry cleaners clean them all and then they are available to anyone who needs them.

You have not "rubbed me the wrong way", I am too peaceful inside to be "rubbed"!  I am just rather adament about Islam.  We can all learn much from each other - a good reason to visit this forum!

Peace, ummziba.