SMILE : IT'S CHARITY

There are hundreds of languages in the world, but a smile speaks them all...

What is a Smile?
In Physiology , a smile is a facial expression formed by flexing the muscles most notably near both ends of the mouth. The smile can be also around the eyes.
In Psychology, smile is an impulse response to some situation that consequently takes us back to the emotionally stable state. One more way to define smile is, a way of welcoming any person or thing or situation in life .

Smile : Naturally Taught
Many people think that a person learns to smile as he learns to speak. But there are evidences of a baby smiling in a mother's womb. See this link [link] . A smile is Naturally taught just as crying as naturally taught. A baby comes to this world already aware of the art of crying.

He who smiled the most...
Abdullah ibn Haarith said: "I have never seen any one who smiled more than Allah's Messenger, Mohammed -peace be upon him-."
Jarir reported: "Since I embraced Islam, Allah's Messenger -may peace be upon him- never refused to see me and he did not see me but with a smile on his face."

What does it take to Smile?
We hardly have to move a muscle to smile but the effect a smile has is tremendous. It can win the hearts. It can take care of very tense situations.
Smile begets smile. Smile, and the world will smile back at you. Smile at the nature and the nature will smile back at you. Smile is a good way to express your pleasure. Actions speak louder than words...

Smile : An invitation to Truth
A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside. Everyone loves a society full of Love and Peace.
Islam teaches us to build societies bases on love and sincerity but unfortunately many Muslims are not presenting Islam the way it should be. The Prophet Mohammed -peace be upon him- was so kind and loving. Anyone could come and speak up his heart in front of the prophet. The Prophet's smile would have a soothing effect on the hearts of the people.
We (Muslims and non-Muslims) have to base our society on the same principles of Love, affection and sincerity and people will find peace and understanding. Let's start building that society by greeting others, giving gifts and exchanging smiles.

Even a Smile is charity!
The Prophet Mohammed -peace be upon him- said, "Smiling in the face of your brother is charity"
So why waste your time in frowns when Smile allows you to win the hearts of others, earn good deeds and give charity. So beautify your faces with a smile. The smallest distance between two people is smile.

^{From an article by Muhammad Awais Tahir [link]}