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Everyone is put to the test in this world by the events he/sheexperiences. In other words, we are put to the test in our reactionsto the incidents we encounter, the way we speak and our steadfastnessin the face of difficulties: In brief, whether we conduct ourselvescorrectly. This test will serve to determine our lot in the afterlife.

But the test in this world has a very important secret. As a great mercy and comfort granted to mankind, God created destiny. Destiny,that is, all the incidents one experiences throughout life, ispredetermined by God, even before one's birth.

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To better understand this, we can liken it to a movie recorded on a videotape cassette. Both the beginning and the end of this movie are already known, but we can only know them after watching the film. This also holds true for destiny. Everything a person will do throughout his life, all the incidents he encounters, the schools he will attend, thehouses in which he will live, and the moment of his death are all predetermined.

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All incidents that happen to a person, whether good or evil, are predetermined in God’s knowledge. Each person is put to the test incompliance with this scenario specifically written for him. To sum up, in accordance with this scenario, man goes through a series ofincidents, and his faith, and then his actions as well as his reactions to these incidents determine his lot in the afterlife.

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Knowledge of destiny is a great source of comfort for man. It is ablessing from God. For this reason, there is no need for man to feelsorry for incidents whose outcomes are already preordained or to worryover events that do not go well. To those who show patience in theface of ordeals, aware that nothing happens without God’s will,God gives the glad tidings of the Garden (Paradise). The messengersof God set the best examples in this respect.. God gives such peoplethe glad tidings of the Garden due to their exemplary faith andcorrect behavior.

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Never say about anything, "I am doing that tomorrow," without adding "If God wills." Remember your Lord when you forget, and say, "Hopefully my Lord will guide me to something closer to right guidance than this”

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All human beings are descended from him. God has granted people like in this world to test them, and sent them messengers to communicate their responsibilities.

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If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be.Now put foundations under them.

Forgive, forget, move on...

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One of the most painful types of conflict is also the easiest conflict to avoid. It is the conflict you have with yourself.

 When the person inside is in conflict with the person you are on the outside, it drains your energy and damages your credibility.

 Yet in an instant, you can be rid of that conflict.  

All you have to do is be completely honest about who you are. Drop the pretense, and you rid yourself of a heavy burden.

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Stop pretending to be someone you're not. For even if you could manage to be convincing at it,

 you would gain nothing of real value.  

That real value lives in the authentic person you are. In your sincere and deeply felt passions you will find life's most

 delightful and fulfilling treasures.  

There's no need to live in conflict with yourself for even one moment longer. Let the true you shine through, and fulfill the wonderful

possibilities That are uniquely yours.

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Don't Look Back You're Not Going that Way As you travel through life There are always those timesWhen decisions just Have to be madeWhen the choices are hard, And solutions seem scarceAnd the rain seems To soak your parade!

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There are some situations where all you can doIs to simply let go and move on. Gather courage togetherand choose a direction that carries you towarda new dawn.

So pack up your troubles and take a step forward.The process of change can be tough but think about all the excitement ahead if you can be stalwart enough!

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There could be adventures you never imagined.Just waiting around the next bend and wishes and dreamsJust about to come true In ways you can't yet comprehend!

Perhaps you'll find friendships that spring from new interestsas you challenge your status quo and learn there are so manyoptions in life, And so many ways you can grow!

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Perhaps you'll go places you never expected and see things that you've never seen. Or travel to fabulous, faraway worldsand wonderful spots in between!

Perhaps you'll find warmth and affection and caring - a "somebody special“ who's there to help you stay centeredand listen with interest to stories and feelings you share.

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Perhaps you'll find comfort In knowing your friends aresupportive of all that you do, and believe that whateverdecisions you make, they'll be the rightchoices for you!

So keep putting one foot In front of the other, And taking your life day by day.

There's a brighter tomorrow that's just down the road.Don't look back- You're not going that way!

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Respect cannot be demanded, it must be earned. Respect is earned only by giving it away.

A smart man learns from his mistakes. A wise man learns from the mistakes of others

Never walk on the traveled path, because it only leads you where the others have been .

Always, there is a drop of madness in love, yet always, there is a drop of reason in madness.

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Time is very slow for those who wait,very fast for those who are scared, very long for those who lament, very short for those who celebrate. But, for those who love, time is eternity.

Many people lose the small joys, in hope for the big happiness.

A good plan for today is better than a perfect plan for tomorrow.

Why repeat the old errors, if there are so many new errors to commit.

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If a drop of water falls in a lake, there is no identity. But if it falls on a leaf of lotus, it shines like a pearl. We need to choose the best place where we can shine.

When we reach for the stars, we may not quite get them, but we won't come up with a handful of mud either.

The best thing you can do is do the right thing. The worst thing you can do is do nothing.

Love me when I less deserve it, because it’s then when I need it most.

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Morning is not only sunrise

but a beautiful miracle of GOD

that defeats the darkness & spread light.

May everyday spread light in your whole life.!

“Please take the time to tell those people you love, that you love them, care for them, or whatever they mean to you in your life (positive only). Life is precious, and we need to be grateful for each day we are given."

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If I could return to youth, I would

commit all those errors again, but a bit earlier.

Nothing can be taught to a man; but it’s possible to help

him to find the answer within

himself.

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