life lesson by mufti menk-276

 

1.The choices you make are yours. You don’t need to explain yourself to anyone. But a lot of us feel this need to do so. Perhaps we want to be liked by everyone. Or to fit in. Whatever it is, stick to your decisions. If you think you’re wrong, correct them.

2.Times are tough. You’re facing challenges. Things are not going the way you had intended. But trust that the Almighty is in full control. So what should you do? Restart, refocus, realign, readjust your plans. Do it as often as you need to. Press on. Just don’t quit.

3.It’s natural to feel broken if you’ve been treated badly or been the subject of rumours etc. ‬But remember, some things are not within your control. Turn every anxiety, fear and concern into a supplication. Look at it as another reason to submit to the Almighty. Let Him take over.

4.Almighty. Guide us towards goodness beyond this month for Your sake only. Keep us steadfast, enduring the trials You send our way. Forgive our shortcomings. Grant us a soft heart, always content with Your Decree. Grant us sincerity, success & protect us from harm. Aameen

5.One of the most common mistakes people make is to leave things till the end. Don’t. Many people, knowing that they must do something by a particular deadline, will wait and do nothing to prepare.

6.Raise the bar of your worship in these final days. No one is promised the next Ramadan. So give this your all & be consistent during this period. Don’t lose it by picking only a few nights to worship.

7.Take stock of how you’re progressing as we draw closer to the end of Ramadan. It’s never too late. The most crucial thing is to finish strong as we enter these special nights. Keep going. The Almighty knows & sees all your efforts, no matter how small. He will reward you.

8.Almighty. Comfort every person suffering in silence, strengthen the heart as many feel weak on the verge of losing hope. The weight of loss is too much to bear. Keep us steadfast, trusting Your Plans to unfold. Aameen

9.People judge you by your sin. The Most Merciful judges you by your repentance. They don't have a clue about your link with Him. He is the only One who knows your secret good deeds. The real you. He will never let you down.

10.Don't forget those who were kind to you. Harming those who’ve helped you or planning the downfall of those who strengthened you are clear signs of ingratitude. It will come back to haunt you. Honour those who helped you up when you were down.

11.Let them think what they want about you. Let them say what they want about you. Let them do what they want against you. Let them plan your downfall. Nothing happens except what the Almighty has decreed. In the end, victory will be yours.

12.Don't lose hope because you only saw your sins. Look at the bigger picture & see His Mercy. Get yourself together. This is the month of Mercy.

13.Almighty. Allow us to remain content with all that has happened and all that is going to happen. Enable us to see things with a clearer lens and have a better understanding of what You send our way. Aameen.

14.Don’t feel overwhelmed or sad when you hear how much others have been doing this Ramadan. You may feel you have underachieved but if you’re trying your best, that’s all the Almighty is interested in. He knows your struggle. Keep going as we approach the halfway mark.‬

15.Ramadan is a habit-forming month. Inculcate all the good that comes with the month. You will reap the reward of good habits, good values and good work you instilled in yourself during this month.