life lessons by mufti menk-33

life lessons by mufti menk

1.If you let Ramadan pass by without seeking & being granted His Forgiveness, you have truly missed out. When then will you be forgiven, if not in this month? So don't let ignorance & negligence overtake you. Seek His Forgiveness to get closer to Him. Do it in these last hours!

2.Almighty. We thank You for giving us this blessed month of Ramadan amid very different conditions. Every crisis in life is an opportunity to get closer to You in complete trust. You have shown immense blessings & how patience is key to our suffering. Protect us, grant us ease & forgiveness!‬

3.Charity Increases sustenance and protects wealth. It’s not too late to give generously before the blessed month leaves us.‬ ‪One way to increase our rewards immeasurably is to give because no matter how small it is, it’s something that will protect us in the Hereafter! ‬

4.Always stay humble. No matter how successful you are, don’t let your ego take over the controls driving you towards social status instead of progress. Always keep learning & improving; aware that there’s so much more to know. After all, everybody knows something that you don’t!

5.Arrogance and pride can be found in the hearts of many but these are traits which the Almighty has warned us to stay away from. Don’t be deceived into believing that arrogance is wisdom. Far from it! Remember, it is not all about you. Always consider those around you as well! ‬

6.Keep going even when you find it difficult to worship. ‪Keep going when you find your tongue is unable to utter much. Keep going when you feel it’s a bad day & you want to give up. Keep going when you feel your patience running out. Keep going because the Almighty knows your struggle!

7.Satan has ONE goal. To take you to Hellfire. If you love this world, his job is easier. If you're close to the Almighty, he'll tempt you!‬ ‪If you're struggling to get back on track, he will do his utmost. Seek the Almighty’s help. He will guide you. Don’t let people mock you. Bear patience!

8.Be consistent in your acts of worship. Small, daily doses are better than one huge chunk and then nothing at all. The Almighty loves those deeds that are done consistently. Remember, baby steps and build it up progressively. That way you’re more likely to have staying power.

9.Give generously especially in Ramadan. But don’t waste your good deeds. A man who gives & hides it so that his right hand doesn’t know what his left is doing basically cares more about helping others than what people will think of him. So learn to give discreetly! ‬

10.If you’ve been enjoying the extra worship in this blessed month, it’s time to ponder & recalibrate your life. It’s time to get closer to the Almighty. Make a commitment to continue what you’ve been doing after this month is over. Commit to put in extra effort & time for Him!

11.Don’t complicate life. It’s actually very straightforward. What you give, you get back eventually. What you sow, you reap. Spread goodness and kindness, it willl come back to you in many forms. The Almighty loves the doers of good. What are you waiting for? Start today!

12.Most great changes are preceded by chaos. So if you feel like your life is a mess right now, take heart. Keep believing it will fall into place soon. Keep going knowing that the Best of Planners will unfold the course you should be taking. You’ll be pleased you didn’t give up!

13.No matter what’s going on, always uphold decent character & conduct. Let them criticise, let them pick on petty issues, let them say nasty things. Be good, be kind-hearted even if they are not. Remember there’s Judgement Day! They’ll pay their dues on The Day of Recompense.

14.Our greatest disappointment comes when our expectations of who we want people to be don’t match the reality of who they really are. It’s easy to say don’t have expectations, but as humans we do. So be realistic in your expectations. Learn to depend on the Almighty alone!

15.Always remember that the Almighty is able to bring you through the unknown, the unseen, and the unexpected. These are situations which our normal minds cannot fathom. But leave it to Him. It’s part of His Plan. All you have to do is to trust Him without an iota of doubt! ‬