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'[Jesus] said, "Indeed, I am the servant of God. He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet. And He has made me blessed wherever I am and has enjoined upon me prayer and zakah [charity] as long as I remain alive. And [made me] dutiful to my mother (Mary), and He has not made me a wretched tyrant. And peace is on me the day I was born and the day I will die and the day I am raised alive!" {19:30-34}
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...Ever had a day when all was going well and then someone came along - said or did something - and bust you happy bubble? Yeah, been there too! But it's up to us to remain focused and take care of our world. Deal with the clutter and negativity - pop then in the trash bin and then regain your focus on what really matters. Its hard at first, but try it and it'll help you insha'Allah.
To make positive changes in your life you have to take daily positive action.
The prophet peace be upon him said: "Whosoever pursues a path to seek knowledge therein, Allah will thereby make easy for him a path to Paradise." (Muslim) Seek knowledge and become a student of personal positive development and your life will improve for the better daily iA. Take the initiative and be bold! Just go do it! Stop thinking so much. Stop fearing so much. And stop telling yourself you can't when you can! Believe in yourself - if you don't, no one else will! If you don't ask you won't know! Be yourself! Be courageous! Be you! Say Bismillah and go for it! Allah loves you and He's got your back! Let's go! (Ps - that's my self talk lol - now YOU try it!) :D
..."The believer has a soft heart, a resilient attitude, a determined will power, an enduring stamina, a focused attention, a precise reliability, a malleable flexibility, a gentle personality, a sharp mind, a persuasive argument, a glib dialogue, a kind disposition, a flowing generosity, synergistic teamwork, an adaptive insight, a charismatic oration, a tempered anger, a seasoned judgment, a wise jurisprudence, a pious solitude, a forgiving discontent, willing assistance, a joyous company, a voluminous knowledge and a praising character. Allah bless us with Iman that shows in our persona." Yahya Adel Ibrahim
Humans have many needs - one of which is the need to talk and the need to be heard.
However, too much talking can become bad for the soul! If we rely too much on the need to talk to our family and friends then we fall into a trap - always expecting our family and friends to be there for us, to listen to our complains and to pick us up - and when they are not there then we fall - and we fall hard, very hard! Yes, family and friends can give us good advice - but they can't change our condition or make the 'problem' vanish. "I only complain of my suffering and my grief to Allah." (Yusuf, 12:86) Why? Because only Allah can truly help us through our suffering and grief and only He (swt) can inspire us to find solutions to our problems. Remain patient, trust in Allah and always turn to Allah for if He brings you to it then He (swt) will help you through it! Everyone is entitled to a second chance and it's not up to us to decide someone's fate in the hereafter or judge their intentions in this world.
..."Sometimes the people with the worst past, create the best future" {Umar Ibn Khattaab radiyAllahu'anhu} Everyone makes mistakes in life and we learn from our mistakes. Stop wasting precious time judging someone's past and allow them to be - now - in the present. If we can't help someone to become better we should not remind them of their past or look down on them. If we do, then what does that say about us? Exactly! Mistakes are lessons in disguise and usually those who learn the hard way are the ones who are able to create the best future! •Number 1 matters!
•Think about yourself! •Put yourself first! •Forget the rest! ...Etc, etc and etc! This is what we're always told and taught. And whilst it is good to care for oneself and work on one's own achievements - becoming selfish really doesn't do anything for our heart, soul, duniya and akhirah. We're left empty, lonely and unfulfilled. "None of you will have faith till he wishes for his (Muslim) brother what he likes for himself.” [Bukhâri] Whatever you want for yourself make sure you ask God to bless all your loved one's with the same and more. It's part of our emaan, deen and strengthens society. By becoming a selfless giver you receive more - you receive barakah - you receive duas in abundance and you'll feel content inside. Have a Blessed Friday and give a little today - duas for everyone, everywhere insha'Allah :) It is true to say that we as a human race are too quick to judge!
We don't look at all the facts and we blindly follow everyone else. Our pious predecessors had something very important to teach about this concept. It is reported that ‘Abdullâh b. Al-Mubârak said; It is right that an intelligent person does not undervalue three [types of people]: the scholars, the rulers, and [his Muslim] brothers. Whoever undervalues the scholars will lose his afterlife, whoever undervalues the rulers will lose his worldly life, and whoever undervalues his brothers loses his good character and conduct. Al-Dhahabî, Siyar A’lâm Al-Nubalâ`17:251. Undervaluing can also mean judging without knowing or being prejudiced. Not respecting someone's status and achievements. Being jealous and envious. As my mother always say; 'When you point a finger at someone just remember how many fingers are pointing right back at you!' ...One of the hardest things in life daily is listening to one's own advice! Its so easy to give advice to our friends and watching their lives improve sweetly for the better yet its so bitter drinking that advice for ourselves! If only we really do listen to our soul, we'd be much happier and content...
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