Taken from a posting from a user on Yanhoo Answers
Here is something to remind us to
be thankful and content with what we have, which may be gone without us
realising it. I read from a book of supplications, about a du’a taught
by the Prophet (PBUH) himself to Muadz bin Jabal that ask for one to be
content, thankful and offering good prayers:
اللهم أعنَى على ذكرك و شكرك و حسن عبادتك
(Allahumma a'inni ala dhikrika, wa shukrika wa h usni iibaad-at'ika)
“Oh Allah, Help me so that I will always remember you, be thankful to you and offer prayers to you in the best form.”
Before you think of saying an unkind word
Think of someone who can’t speak
Before you complain about the taste of your food
Think of someone who has nothing to eat
Before you complain about your husband or wife
Think of someone who’s crying out to God for a companion
Today before you complain about life
Think of someone who left this world young
Before you complain about your children
Think of someone who desires children but they’re barren
Think of the people who are living in the streets
Before whining about the distance you drive
Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet
And when you are tired and complain about your job
Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.
But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another
Remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down
Put a smile on your face and thank God you’re alive and still around.
Life is a gift of GOD.
LIVE it….
ENJOY it……
CELEBRATE it………
AND FULFILL it……………
