Of Gifts and Grace
Our Prophet, sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam told us to,”Give gifts to one another, for gifts take away rancour.”
In another account, we learn that he, sal Allahu alayhi wa salla used to accept a gift and give compensation for it (Bukhari).
A gift is literally anything a person gives without expecting a payment or return. In a marriage it could be turning the kettle on in the morning without being asked, unloading the dishwasher or dryer, or even tidying up before going to bed. All these are gifts, and to follow the sunnah would mean to reciprocate each gesture.
I am a Relationship Coach for Muslim women, and I am a wife as well. Both roles have no “off-duty” shifts, since alhamdu lillah both are my identities. I can tell you from both authorities that women usually are unable to accept gifts with grace.
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Fatima Khan is a Certified Life Coach and an NLP Practitioner specialising in Relationship Coaching for Muslim Women. She is energetic and optimistic. Her optimism shines through and enables all around her to develop a stronger outlook on life and their relationships. You should sign up for her weekly newsletter by clicking here.
What is Life Coaching?
The direction that you face determines where you are headed. Your goals define who you are. As comfortable as it may be to take life a day at a time, you will always have the thought at the back of your mind to be more, do more and have more than what you are settling for.
Imagine, FEEL the impact of achieving your goals. Will that put a smile on your face? How will those around you be affected positively by your achievements, insha Allah?
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