gratitude

Thank you in Islam means that, let’s stop practicing “auto pilot thanksgiving” and start expressing heartfelt thanks, to God and His Creation. It is one small way we can not only reconnect with people beyond tweets and texts, but it will also deepen our relationship with Allah.

The day after Thanksgiving every year, Americans of all backgrounds are encouraged to participate in the National Day of Listening. Encourage your kids to do the same with their friends.

From the very beginning of the human being's creation, the issue of gratefulness and thankfulness and dua to thank Allah has been debated. It's Satan's mission to ensure you remain ungrateful to Allah!

Tears, phone calls, e-mail messages, smiles, cards and flowers are how many non-Muslims across the country have expressed their regret for harassment and threats against Muslims as well as sympathy for the community since September 11.

Islam advises us to look at those below us and feel content at what Allah has provided us. Here are some practical suggestions on achieving this contentment and repelling the greed of want of more.