life lessons by mufti menk-13 ‬

life lessons by mufti menk-13 

1.Anger is a choice. We can choose to retreat into our own minds and calm down or we can explode. Anger takes a lot of energy. Fighting, using derogatory words, and showing acts of violence don’t solve any problem. Instead, take a step back, rationalize and seek the Almighty’s help!‬

2.When you have a grateful heart, you have everything. You acknowledge the goodness in your life. The Almighty will grant you more. He will increase your sustenance; ease your affairs; open doors you never thought possible. He will make you feel abundant rather than deprived!

3.Don’t expect everyone to react the way you do when confronted with a difficult situation. Remember, we have all been brought up differently and have different life experiences. This will determine our reaction to various situations. So be kind always and remember we all struggle!

4.We are humans and we are prone to mistakes and sins. Never mind how many times you’ve sinned but the biggest mistake is to lose hope in the Almighty’s Mercy. Keep repenting. Keep turning back to Him. Always believe that He will forgive you. This is what sets us apart from Satan! ‬

5.People expect instant miracles every day. Not everything in life is like that. You have to go through a process. We have become impatient when supplicating, expecting an instant response. The Almighty doesn’t work like that. We need to learn patience, live a life of gratitude.

6.Avoid suspicion. It’s a trait of Satan and detested by the Almighty. It stems from a heart that is insecure and always full of doubt. At its worst, it can turn into hate; harming people and destroying relationships. Counter it with optimism, positive thoughts, and firm faith!

7.Life is indeed a journey. Successful is he who can navigate the ups and downs without losing his balance. Don’t dwell on your past, don’t wallow in self-pity, don’t repeat your mistakes, don’t focus on negativity, help others along the way, spread kindness wherever you go!

8.Do good, even what you consider to be insignificant acts. The Almighty sees, hears & knows everything. He will reward you for it. Remember unlike humans, He’s above glitches, errors & system failures. He is perfect but He doesn’t expect perfection from us. Only sincere effort! ‬

9.Do you have scars to show? They are proof of inner strength. They show us that we’re all warriors really; even if we were gasping for air for a while. Scars show what we’ve been through & how strong we are for coming out of it because the Almighty chose to restore us! Thank Him!‬

10.Quit procrastinating. Stop putting things off. So often in life, we feel like we can delay things & do them much later. But we may never have the same opportunities again. This life is so transient. Here today, gone tomorrow. You’ve seen that happen. So best to do it now! ‬