Burying the manure fertilizes the soil for cultivation of seeds

Lifestyle Relationships
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Manure (excrement of animals) if placed anywhere in the house or office would stink, hence irritating the people around us, till it is there. But burying it in the soil fertilizes it, that can be used for cultivating all kinds of beneficial seeds, the fruit of which would benefit everyone.

All kinds of negative thoughts, jealousy, judgmental criticism,…etc. of colleagues, in-laws, relatives…etc. if buried in the heart, would make it easy to cultivate the seeds of hope, love, sacrifice and understanding in it. BUT if these negative feelings are communicated through the mouth, those words would stink forever, where ever they are quoted, listened to and shared. Hence (Allah forbid) might even lead to disasters in relationships.

May Allah swt bless us all with a good relationship with everyone we are related to. Ameen!

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Re: Burying the manure fertilizes the soil for cultivation of seeds

^It has some good points. But even if one doesn't translate the negative feelings into words...they can be reflected in body language. It requires more than just "burying" in the heart for some greater good to come from it. I think it's easier said than done. It requires a conscious effort to adjust your perspective, to give the benefit of the doubt, to forgive, and to even redirect your thoughts. As for expressing your feelings about the matter....it can be done in a way that's not as harmful, but can also provide some relief.

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Re: Burying the manure fertilizes the soil for cultivation of seeds

^ Well said. JazakAllah khair for elaborating it.