Finding Order

Life is filled with desires, emotions, wants, and needs. It's easy to suddenly become obsessed with something or to completely forget something else. There will always be ups and downs and people will always be pulling us in different directions. This is the reality of life. As humans, we are composed of three components, each of which has the power to influence but can also be easily influenced if not maintained and tended to in the proper manner: they are the mind, body, and soul.


In this day and age, many of us tend to focus on our physical appearance. Whether that means taking extra trips to the gym or buying that new brand of mascara. We seek the approval of society and push to reach that outer image of perfection when it doesn't even exist. We were all made in the best manner and embracing our true selves is the real form of beauty. The body is one of the three important aspects and we should tend to it, but in a healthy manner. Prophet Mohammad (S) was one to care for his physical appearance-he always adorned perfume, kept his hair clean, and wore clothing that was well put together. But, he also made sure that every other component in his life was in balance. If all our energy is focused on what people will think of our appearance, then the other two components will lack the proper attention to thrive and reach a peaceful coexistence.

As for the mind, it is one of the most powerful of the components because it has the capability to influence both the body and the soul. It provides mankind with logic, intellect, and intuition. Much of the progress in the world is the result of many minds and the accumulation of knowledge. Seeking knowledge is the duty of every person for it provides the guidance to understanding the meaning of life and it aides in acquiring the ultimate happiness. Abu Hurayrah relates that the Prophet said, "For him who embarks on the path of seeking knowledge, Allah will ease for him the way to paradise." The benefits to using ones mind for the sake of Allah (swt) are endless. From thikr to supplication, from memorizing to teaching, there are infinite ways to gain these deeds by simply using the minds we were granted. Although it seems easy discussing it, it's much harder to do it. Sometimes we find ourselves using our minds for the wrong reasons: engaging in pointless chatting via social networking or memorizing the sequence of events in a TV series. In these cases we are merely using the minimum capability of our minds when we could be further enhancing our knowledge or strengthening our intellect.


Many of us also spend a great deal of our time striving to be excellent academic students. Some feel satisfied making this, and obtaining a successful career, their priorities in life. In reality, there is a third component that builds up the core of a human being and is by far more important-the soul (rooh). When asked about the soul, the Prophet (S) said, "The rooh: it is one of the things, the knowledge of which is only with my Lord. And of knowledge, you (mankind) have been given only a little." [al-Isra 17:85] Although we know little of what the soul truly is, we know that it is what will return to our Lord and what will aid in testifying for our actions. The soul needs constant maintenance for it will loose sensitivity if not tended to for a long period of time. By reading Quran, praying, and making duaa, the soul surrenders(islam) itself and will feel at ease. This ease causes the body to rejoice and the mind to know its Lord. For "whoever knows his soul, knows his Lord".

Maintaining a balance of these three components is not easy, but it is our own personal task. It is a task that will bring happiness in both this life and the next. When the body, mind, and soul coexist peacefully, the heart will feel at rest for "surely in Allah's remembrance do hearts find peace."


With this concept in mind, I hope that my blog will be a place where there is a variety of information presented in a balanced way: things that pertain to the mind, body and soul. Thus, Miscellaneous Harmony. :)