a little bit goes a long way July 5, 2009

A Red Red Rose for You! by Tamara L. Redfern

Compassion, Courtesy, Kindness, Sweetness, Happiness, Love, Ice cream (well maybe not ice cream) a little bit of most good things can go a long way.

Holding the door for someone behind you while sharing a smile. Picking up something for someone that they accidentally dropped. Helping a neighbor do chores for free. Paying a minimal toll for the car behind you. Small things that add up to a lifetime of good and happy moments.

Allah says in the Quran in Surah Al ’Ankabut ( the Chapter The Spider):

وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ لَنُكَفِّرَنَّ عَنْهُمْ سَيِّئَاتِهِمْ وَلَنَجْزِيَنَّهُمْ أَحْسَنَ الَّذِي كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ (29:7) : 29:7 (Y. Ali) Those who believe and work righteous deeds,- from them shall We blot out all evil (that may be) in them, and We shall reward them according to the best of their deeds.

Like rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens,  bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens, wild gees that fly with the moon on their wings small deeds are a few of my favorite things. InshaAllah they will help us all grow and attain ultimate success in this life and the next.

What are some small deeds that you like to share with others? Let us know and maybe we can learn a few new habits.

Commit to a lifetime of learning!

Teacher~Tamara

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