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  Did Allah create anything unnecessary? ANSWER He does not. Allahu ta’âlâ is Hakîm. Everything He creates has many uses. The human mind cannot comprehend these facts. Mind can assess and comprehend only things it has been familiarized with and things perceived through the sense organs. There are innumerable  hikmats  (uses; the inner, esoteric reasons; the ultimate divine causes) and uses in His creating the disbelievers, giving them long lifespans, abundant food, high ranks and positions, and willing that they abide by their disbelief and commit evil deeds; in His creating snakes, swine, and poisons [and in His placing stupendously great energy that can annihilate biggest cities in the unimaginably small nucleus of an atom, itself already imperceptibly tiny; in His creating kinds of energy, such as light, electricity, magnetism, and chemistry; and in His formulating laws and orders in substances, forces, and organisms, most of which still remain unsolved and unknown des...

  life lesson by mufti menk 1. Are you often distracted? In this age of constant distraction, focus is crucial in our relationship with the Almighty. This focus is not only meant for our daily prayers, but should cover every aspect of our lives. Living a distracted life leads nowhere. You’ll fall prey to Satan. 2. You may think it's easier to stay where you are than to follow a new path. Fear will make you feel this way. Satan will do his utmost to distract you if you’re trying to get close to the Almighty. Learn his tricks & stay firm in your journey. Seek your strength from the Almighty! 3. Why do we complain constantly? There’s a simple and fundamental reason for it: we lack a sense of contentment. The truth is we are often dissatisfied & this has taken over the place of contentment in our hearts. So everything that we say is a reflection of how we feel! 4. Don’t stress too much about your worldly affairs. Life is fragile. Today you’re here, tomorrow you’re gone. Take it...

 life lesson by mufti menk 1. When things are good for you, be prepared for some who will start causing havoc in your life. They will cast doubts over what you’ve done. That’s human nature. Don’t worry about them as long as you’ve done the right thing. Focus on the Almighty. Let Him deal with the rest! 2. People will hurt you. Without a doubt. Even family members can hurt you. But remember, you’re responsible for how long you allow what hurt you to haunt you. The truth is you’ll never find happiness until your heart is attached to the One who made you. Anything else falls short! 3. Don’t waste time chasing after the world and its trappings. We will never be able to catch up because it will always be ahead of us. The problem comes when we make it our goal and not the means to the ultimate goal. Get the priorities right! 4. Are you among those who feel threatened when others shine their light on the rest of the world? Some think if you shine bright, it somehow dims theirs & gives...

  life lesson by mufti menk 1. Train yourself to look at your trials in a positive light. Struggle & strife are part and parcel of life. So take them in your stride when they arrive at your door. Remember, nothing lasts. So you can choose to view your trials with hope or you’ll be swept away by your emotions. 2. Don’t be so hard on yourself. At the end of the day, remind yourself that you did the best you could today, and that is good enough. The Almighty is not looking for perfection. Far from it. As long as you’re consistently trying and putting in real effort, that’s all that matters. 3. Maturity has nothing to do with age. It’s a state of mind. So don’t be fooled into thinking otherwise. When you’re able to be patient in an impatient society, when you can walk away from things that disturb your peace, when you do what’s right & ignore what’s not, you’ve matured. 4. The pain you’ve endured has a purpose. The Almighty will grant you more strength & perseverance if you...

life lesson by mufti menk 1. Know when to forgive people, but also be wise enough to know that they don't always need to play an active role in your life after that. The Almighty might send you signs how to handle such people. If He’s telling you to let them go, stop holding on to them. Read His signs! 2. Life is like that. People will cause you pain, hurt you, put you down, make you feel bad about yourself, as if you’re the bad one! It’s how you react that will determine the outcome. They are powerless until you choose to empower them. Don’t give them the ammunition they need! 3. Don’t expect that apology. You’re going to be disappointed because it may never come. Forgive them anyway. Remember, there’ll always be those who are unwilling to accept that they did something wrong. It takes maturity to admit your mistakes. So move on for you, not them! 4. Moving on may be the best thing at times. It doesn’t mean you’re forgetting, it simply means you choose happiness over hurt. When yo...

 life lesson by mufti menk 1. If you’re miserable because your dream was shattered to smithereens, here’s some precious advice. Even champions have broken dreams but the difference is they aren’t afraid to pick the pieces up and start all over again; often with resounding success all round! 2. There’s one thing about the Almighty you need to understand. When He sees you doing your utmost, going out of your way to please Him, He will bless you in every way. Stay focused in your journey. Have unflinching faith in your Lord. He’s the Best Disposer of your affairs! 3. Be mindful when nursing a broken heart. You may think you’ve reached the end of the road & you feel empty. Satan is an opportunist. He will jump in to cause doubt & unleash evil thoughts; strive to block him out. Turn to the Almighty. Seek His help. Only He can heal you! 4. All the good you’ve done, no matter how small, will come back to you. So don’t despair but give generously. Act with kindness. It’s contagiou...

  life lesson by mufti menk 1. There’ll always be brickbats and naysayers in life. That’s the nature of man. Always interested in other people’s lives. Learn to focus on your own journey. You will never reach your destination if you keep stopping and throwing stones at every dog that barks. Stay alert. 2. Are you often distracted? In this age of constant distraction, focus is crucial in our relationship with the Almighty. This focus is not only meant for our daily prayers, but should cover every aspect of our lives. Living a distracted life leads nowhere. You’ll fall prey to Satan. 3. You may think it's easier to stay where you are than to follow a new path. Fear will make you feel this way. Satan will do his utmost to distract you if you’re trying to get close to the Almighty. Learn his tricks & stay firm in your journey. Seek your strength from the Almighty! 4. Why do we complain constantly? There’s a simple and fundamental reason for it: we lack a sense of contentment. The t...