To beat the post-Ramadan blues we can put this technique into practice. Make a list of specific things you were grateful for during Ramadan and make a list of things you are grateful for now that it is over. It is nearly impossible to be both discontent or even sad and also grateful.
Now you are at the stage in which you know what success means to you, but you don’t have a plan or a strategy to live out that success. So start by setting goals in the three basic areas of your life: worship, relationships, and work.
In his well-known book,Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa’illah As-Sakandari says: “Actions are like statues that only come to life with the spirit of sincerity”. Sincerity to Allah is more fundamental than relying on Allah, since it has to do with a deeper level of faith in Him, Most High. Yet, it was …
Successful people absolutely wake up early because the earlier they begin the day, the more time they will have to get things accomplished. Remember the early bird gets the worm! And it follows, of course, that early birds will also get a good night’s sleep…
Breaking bad habits from the past is always difficult, especially when those habits are deeply set or based on norms set by a familial bond. The key to finding success, as a new Muslim, is breaking the bad habits from the past, and forming new ones…
A man realized after a very long time that there are many routes he can take to reach his destination. Some routes were quicker, others more scenic, and others were safer. Even then, it did not occur to him that there were even more routes that he was still ignorant of.
My first year as a Muslim was the most difficult as I made countless mistakes and felt an intense nagging to simply give up. Yet time and time again, I addressed my concerns to Allah in each of my daily prayers and cried the tears of frustration…
How in the world are you supposed to keep a promise when you keep forgetting all about it? It creates a lot of guilt, and the more you forget, the more that pile of guilt keeps increasing. But think: Is that guilt doing any good? In fact, it only adds to your stress level, and stress is one of the things that hampers memory.
Good manners and noble qualities of the character enjoy a place of crucial importance in the structure of Islamic teachings. Simply by being polite you are an ambassador for this great religion convincing people that Islam advocates manners and reverence for one and all.
You should be courageous in engaging with new situations. Get used to the unfamiliar. Learn habits that will help you succeed under novel circumstances. These can be similar to the ones you already have, but adapted to the task at hand.
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