Comments on: ‘They have taken away all rewards’ http://muslimmatters.org/2009/11/24/%e2%80%98they-have-taken-away-all-rewards%e2%80%99/ Discourses in the Intellectual Traditions, Political Situation, and Social Ethics of Muslim Life Thu, 24 May 2012 01:29:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: ‘They have taken away all rewards’ « Muslim Student Association at the University of Tennessee http://muslimmatters.org/2009/11/24/%e2%80%98they-have-taken-away-all-rewards%e2%80%99/#comment-54990 ‘They have taken away all rewards’ « Muslim Student Association at the University of Tennessee Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:15:04 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=9106#comment-54990 [...] ‘They have taken away all rewards’ 8 12 2009 by Faraz Omar (Editor Saudi Gazette) [...] [...] ‘They have taken away all rewards’ 8 12 2009 by Faraz Omar (Editor Saudi Gazette) [...]

]]> By: coolguymuslim http://muslimmatters.org/2009/11/24/%e2%80%98they-have-taken-away-all-rewards%e2%80%99/#comment-54269 coolguymuslim Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:27:45 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=9106#comment-54269 this was a beautiful piece, jazakAllahkhair for sharing it -bilal this was a beautiful piece, jazakAllahkhair for sharing it
-bilal

]]> By: Yassar http://muslimmatters.org/2009/11/24/%e2%80%98they-have-taken-away-all-rewards%e2%80%99/#comment-54259 Yassar Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:42:44 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=9106#comment-54259 Is it necessary to deprive oneself to serve others? Being rich is also a beautiful gift, seen as a means to serve others where the poor are unable to. If you don't have money, how can you give it to others? Yes, one can give love/appreciation/support, but how long does it go to feed the hungry/malnourished child. I feel the emphasis must be on being responsible with one's money, rather than depriving oneself of money. Either way, nice thought, and thank you for sharing. Is it necessary to deprive oneself to serve others? Being rich is also a beautiful gift, seen as a means to serve others where the poor are unable to. If you don’t have money, how can you give it to others? Yes, one can give love/appreciation/support, but how long does it go to feed the hungry/malnourished child. I feel the emphasis must be on being responsible with one’s money, rather than depriving oneself of money.

Either way, nice thought, and thank you for sharing.

]]> By: hUddi http://muslimmatters.org/2009/11/24/%e2%80%98they-have-taken-away-all-rewards%e2%80%99/#comment-54191 hUddi Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:51:25 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=9106#comment-54191 nice mA nice mA

]]> By: Faraz Omar http://muslimmatters.org/2009/11/24/%e2%80%98they-have-taken-away-all-rewards%e2%80%99/#comment-54187 Faraz Omar Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:56:19 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=9106#comment-54187 Does wealth make us stingier? Or is it because we tend to indulge into luxury that we don't spend as we should be? The poor believers don't have the luxuries, so they aren't bothered about it. All they care about is their daily food, shelter and basic needs. Anything extra is Alhamdulillah. It's interesting... how come uthman RA was so rich yet he would spend sooooooo much... the rich companions led an ascetic life... may be that's why... it's not really the wealth itself, it's the extravagance may be... Does wealth make us stingier? Or is it because we tend to indulge into luxury that we don’t spend as we should be? The poor believers don’t have the luxuries, so they aren’t bothered about it. All they care about is their daily food, shelter and basic needs. Anything extra is Alhamdulillah.

It’s interesting… how come uthman RA was so rich yet he would spend sooooooo much… the rich companions led an ascetic life… may be that’s why… it’s not really the wealth itself, it’s the extravagance may be…

]]> By: Faraz Omar http://muslimmatters.org/2009/11/24/%e2%80%98they-have-taken-away-all-rewards%e2%80%99/#comment-54186 Faraz Omar Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:47:27 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=9106#comment-54186 Subhan Allah.... Allahu Akbar... what paradox Subhan Allah…. Allahu Akbar… what paradox

]]> By: Umm Abdullah http://muslimmatters.org/2009/11/24/%e2%80%98they-have-taken-away-all-rewards%e2%80%99/#comment-54181 Umm Abdullah Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:33:21 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=9106#comment-54181 Good one. Brought tears to my eyes. Good one. Brought tears to my eyes.

]]> By: Sadaf Farooqi http://muslimmatters.org/2009/11/24/%e2%80%98they-have-taken-away-all-rewards%e2%80%99/#comment-54165 Sadaf Farooqi Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:26:11 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=9106#comment-54165 A good reminder for the month of Dhul Hijjah, when charity should be one of our priorities. Jazak Allahu khair. A good reminder for the month of Dhul Hijjah, when charity should be one of our priorities. Jazak Allahu khair.

]]> By: Amatullah http://muslimmatters.org/2009/11/24/%e2%80%98they-have-taken-away-all-rewards%e2%80%99/#comment-54161 Amatullah Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:07:03 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=9106#comment-54161 Jazaak Allahu khayran. Jazaak Allahu khayran.

]]> By: Running Muslimah http://muslimmatters.org/2009/11/24/%e2%80%98they-have-taken-away-all-rewards%e2%80%99/#comment-54159 Running Muslimah Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:23:38 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=9106#comment-54159 Beautiful, and so true. I've observed the same thing myself. I remember when I was younger my masjid would rent a community center that was near the subway, so it was an ideal commuter jummah stop for all the Muslim taxi drivers. After Jumaah the donation boxes would be overflowing because even though they were not wealthy, everyone would put in one or two dollars. Compare that to the other masjids I've gone to with Lexus' and Jaguars in the parking lot while the khateeb is pleading during post-Jumaah announcements to please donate generously. Lovely imagery as well. I felt like I could see it all unfolding. Beautiful, and so true. I’ve observed the same thing myself. I remember when I was younger my masjid would rent a community center that was near the subway, so it was an ideal commuter jummah stop for all the Muslim taxi drivers. After Jumaah the donation boxes would be overflowing because even though they were not wealthy, everyone would put in one or two dollars. Compare that to the other masjids I’ve gone to with Lexus’ and Jaguars in the parking lot while the khateeb is pleading during post-Jumaah announcements to please donate generously.

Lovely imagery as well. I felt like I could see it all unfolding.

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