THE BEAUTY OF RECITING THE QUR'AN.

Why do we recite the Quran, even if we can't understand a single Arabic word???

An old American Muslim lived on a farm in the mountains of eastern Kentucky with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading his Quran. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to imitate him in every way he could.

One day the grandson asked, 'Grandpa! I try to read the Quran just like you but I don't understand it, and what I do understand I forget as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the Qur'an do?'

The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied, 'Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water.'

The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house. The grandfather laughed and said, 'You'll have to move a little faster next time,' and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again. This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned home. Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, and he went to get a bucket instead.

The old man said, 'I don't want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You're just not trying hard enough,' and he went out the door to watch the boy try again. 

At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would leak out before he got back to the house. The boy again dipped the basket into river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty. Out of breath, he said, 'See Grandpa, it's useless!'

'So you think it is useless?' The old man said, 'Look at the basket.'

The boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and was now clean, inside and out..

'Son, that's what happens when you read the Qur'an. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, you will be changed, inside and out. That is the work of Allah in our lives.'

A Hilarious Letter!

 

To: The Social Security Commissioner

 

Dear Commissioner,

 

My name is Charles Wright and I live on First Street. I would like to present before you the following story:

 

'Many years ago, I married a widow out of love who had an 18-year-old daughter. After the wedding, my father came to visit a number of times, and suddenly he fell in love with my step-daughter. My father eventually married her without my authorization.

 

As a result, my step-daughter legally became my step-mother and my father my son-in-law. My father's wife (also my step-daughter) and my step-mother, gave birth to a son who is my grandchild because I am the husband of my step-daughter's wife. This boy is also my brother, as the son of my father.

 

All at once, my wife became a grandmother, because she is the mother of my father's wife. Therefore, it appears that I am also my wife's grandchild. A short time after these events, my  wife gave birth to a son, who became my father's brother-in-law, the step-son of my father's wife, and my uncle. My son is also my step-mother's brother, and through my step-mother, my wife has become a grandmother and I have become my own grandfather.

 

In light of the above mentioned, I would like to know the following: Does my son, who is also my uncle, my father's son-in-law, and my step-mother's brother fulfill the requirements for receiving childcare benefits?

 

Sincerely yours,
Charles Wright'

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD APPRECIATE YOUR FAMILY THE MORE!!!

1. UNITY UNTILL THE END: The only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works, is the family. You grow up with them and they will be there all the way through your life journey. Even if you will have a family of your own, your original family will still be there and care for you until the end of their, and your life.

2. FIGHTS FOR YOU: When trouble comes, it's your family that supports and fights with you no matter how bad the situation is; they will be there and support you no matter what the issue is, they will do their best to help you win whatever you are facing. No matter what it is, even if it something you know they’re against; family will be there because they would rather help you then to lose you completely!

3. LOVES YOU UNCONDITIONALLY: Family is important because they will love you unconditionally, no matter what. Families stick by each other through thick and thin and will always be there for you. It's love without a reason and not expecting anything in return. It is a gift that we are given everyday that we are alive, and have the ability to be used every single day! A gift that keeps on giving, yet some people don’t view it as such unfortunately.

4. LIFTS YOU UP WHEN YOU FALL: So you didn’t win that competition, you didn’t do good in school, or you did something wrong? Family will be there to help you up. They will be your support, your reformation and your shoulder when you need somebody to cry on. Family will always be there and cheering for you!

5. SUPPORTS EVERYTHING YOU DO: Whatever you want and pursue, family will be the one to fuel you with perseverance and motivation to keep you achieving your goals. When you cross the finish line or accomplish something that you’ve always wanted they will be the first to give you a hug, or pat on the back!

 6. THEY MAKE YOU HAPPY: Having a close family is always a benefit in your life. There is nothing better than getting home from a stressful day at work or school and then having your family come play games and cheer you up some how! Family knows how to make you happy because they know you the best!

7. YOUR LIVE WIRE: Most importantly you have to realize in all those times your family is giving you grief and you think they make your life miserable, well, you wouldn’t be alive if it wasn’t for them! Family is always there for you regardless of what happens, and you need to know that they are the most important people in your life, and they will make you a better person in the future.

8. THEY CARE FOR YOU: No matter what is going on in your life, negative or positive, your family is always there for you. If you have an issue and do not have anyone to go through, your parents will be there. You may not want to go to your parents for personal issues, but you never know what they went through when they were younger, it could be the exact same thing!

Being a family means you are part of something wonderful.. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life, no matter what! Family is the only place where life begins, and love never ends.

Desmond Tutu rightly said 'You dont choose your family. They are God's gift to you as you to them"