Count your blessings

Count your blessings, is an old saying. Allah also wants us to remember and recall His favors upon us.
Therefore, as for the orphan, do not oppress (him). And as for him who asks, do not chide (him), And as for the favor of your Lord, do announce (it). [Surah: 9-11]

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