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Source : http://islamicinsights.com/religion/religion/gratefulness-the-essence-of-islam.html One of the best gifts Allah swt has granted mankind is the ability to feel and express gratitude. Being grateful at the most basic level is very simple and very beneficial. It is simple because it requires no special knowledge, skill, equipment, or preparation - anyone can access the gift of thankfulness. Yet most of us fall short of the mark in expressing due thanks for what others do, and probably all of us owe far more thanks to Allah (swt) than we even understand. However, improvement is also simple: just make it a practice to notice blessings and kindnesses, to think about them, and to honor them. One reason gratitude is beneficial is because it improves relationships, - whether interpersonal or with our Creator. When we can feel and express appreciation for God's blessings or other's kindnesses, affection grows. But the personal benefits are also great; a thankful hear...

Source : http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/03/ways-of-solving-problems-in-islam/ When a Muslim encounters a problem, he must realize the fact that he needs the intervention of Allah to solve the problem and this can only be achieved through divine mercy and by involving in different virtuous deeds. Virtuous deeds elicit Allah’s mercy and reduce Allah’s anger, prevent His punishment and pave the way for solution to a problem. The deeds include:  (i) Believe in Allah : A Muslim in problem must not only believe but strengthen his/her believe, love and closeness to Allah. It must be noted that at no point must a Muslim lose faith in Allah because it is the foundation of other deeds in Islam. This is applicable to all problems with exception of those suffering from severe mental disorders or total insanity. (for details, see Muhammad AL-Jibali;(2003): Sickness, Regulations & Exhortations p.61) (ii) To attribute the Problem to Allah : unlike the non-Muslims that usually attr...