life lessons by mufti menk-38

 life lessons by mufti menk

1.You’ll never be short of critics. It’s made even more challenging in our digital world because most of them are anonymous. Learn to take criticisms in your stride. You don’t have to respond to everyone. Sort the constructive from the destructive. Never compromise your self-worth!‬

2.When the Almighty closes your door, none can open it besides Him. And when he opens your door, none can close it besides Him. His timing is always perfect. Don't underestimate His Power, Wisdom & Mercy. Turn to Him at all times. Good & bad. Trust Him for He knows best!

3.Keep praying for patience & contentment. We live in such a materialistic world that it can be hard to resist what we see around us. Don’t be tempted to have the latest in everything; fashion, electronic gadgets & smart devices, cars etc. Spend that money on a good cause instead! ‬

4.It’s easy to post a comment on social media without giving it much thought. It only takes a few seconds. Just like texting. It’s easy to make a sarcastic remark or make fun of someone with your words. Words can reduce a person’s self-esteem in an instant! Watch your words! ‬

5.Bend but don’t break. You might think it’s easy to say but so hard to do. The bending part of life is what redefines human capacity. You’re more resilient than you think you are. Remember, the Almighty will not burden us with that which we have no ability to bear! ‬

6.Social media fatigue is real. It affects people in more ways than you can imagine. Is your smartphone the first thing you look for when you wake? Are you spending time on too many social media sites engaging your followers and interacting with them on everything under the sun? ‬

7.Almighty. Many of us need healing from past hurts & events that have left us totally broken. Replace our pain, weakness & sorrow with comfort. We know You can heal us in a heartbeat. Grant ease to our hearts so we can be strong again. Heal our soul & make us whole once more!

8.Spend some time each day reflecting on what you’re putting into your book of deeds. We have a merciful Lord where our bad deeds can still be erased after we’ve committed them. All it needs is sincere repentance. Don’t delay. Don’t despair. Make it a book you’ll be proud of! ‬

9.In this age where people are conditioned to look ‘perfect’, have the courage to be yourself. Be you, be real and not fake things about yourself just to fit into society’s image. Be authentic, be sincere and the Almighty will open doors for you which you never imagined before.

10.The Almighty knows our struggles. He has seen the tears and heard our prayers. The best we can hope for is to believe that relief is near. Very near. He has promised us. Remember, whatever suffering & sorrows we have now, will be forgotten once we lay our eyes on Paradise!

11.It can be easy to get caught up in the affairs of the world and forget to stop and show our appreciation for what we have in this life. The Almighty is the most generous and yet we tend to take things for granted. Remember, a life well lived is one of gratitude and thankfulness!‬

12.We all have problems. But when you overthink your situation, it becomes unhealthy. Make an effort to not dwell on past events. Repeating in your mind negative experiences, asking “why me?” could end up with greater suffering. Focus on the positives to offset your worries!

13.The more confident you are, the quieter you become. Confidence whispers, insecurity roars. Confident people are not attention seekers. Their mere presence is loud enough for the world to see. Contrarily, the insecure ones are the loudest, drawing the most attention to themselves.‬

14.Don't speak negatively about your spouse to others; including friends & family! By doing so you’re destroying the life within your relationship. You’re inviting Satan to dwell on the negatives. Even if your spouse has done wrong, speak to him/her privately, not to a third party!

15.People are so caught up with trends these days. Let’s be trendsetters of a different kind. Don’t judge, be understanding instead. Don’t shame & expose. Choose compassion & empathy. Don’t hurt, be kind and helpful always. Make a conscious effort to do things differently!