I was talking to someone and according to him, people do everything for two reasons only: either they fear something or they are greedy for something (they desire something). So for example, we may work hard out of the fear of poverty or we may work hard for a handsome salary. Then I thought that… Continue reading My thoughts on Fear, Greed and Motivation
Category: Contemplation
How To Deal With Traumas and Depression: The Duha Approach
Firstly, here’s a translation of Surah Al-Duha (Surah number 93 of the Holy Qur’an) from quran.com as translated by Mustafa Khattab: By the morning sunlight, and the night when it falls still! Your Lord (O Prophet) has not abandoned you, nor has He become hateful (of you). And the next life is certainly far better… Continue reading How To Deal With Traumas and Depression: The Duha Approach
Let the Spark Ignite!
Whenever we watch, read, listen or experience something motivational, we get a spark to act. But it is much likely that the satan stops us from taking positive action by whispering negative thoughts into us. One such thought is that why should I do this action for I’m only doing it under this motivation. I… Continue reading Let the Spark Ignite!
Knowing Yourself
Our society constantly shapes our thinking and streamlines our thoughts and can easily limit our true freedom and the expanse of our thoughts. We may move forward by taking certain perceptions that were taught to us by our parents and our society. And this social media plays a big part in shaping our perceptions too.… Continue reading Knowing Yourself
The Natural Facial
(Note: following are my personal thoughts on the topic and as with many other ideas, everyone can have their own interpretations.) Alhumdulillah, we have been bestowed with two eyes, two ears, a mouth, a nose, a brain and a heart. But have we ever thought about the wisdom of their number and placement? The input… Continue reading The Natural Facial
Influence or Be Influenced (Motivation)
Our environment surely influences us. No doubt the smell of a perfume spreads throughout the room. But we too are part of our environment. Therefore, we too influence our environment. Therefore, there is no point becoming a slave to your society. You too can have a say in it. There is no point becoming hopeless… Continue reading Influence or Be Influenced (Motivation)
Human Interdependence and its Ultimate Source
As I was eating my food, which was a take-away packaging from a restaurant, I was thinking the following. I was eating a bun packed in a plastic, some fried fish, some fries in an aluminium box and some sauce. I realized that the plastic was made by some people in a plastic factory, which… Continue reading Human Interdependence and its Ultimate Source
Dangers of Innovation in Religion
Islam is a complete religion that does not allow for anyone to come up with something new in it. Meaning that whatever teachings are given and authetically proven from the sunnah or the Qur’an are the only ones to be practiced. This does not mean that we cannot innovate in our worldly affairs. In fact,… Continue reading Dangers of Innovation in Religion
How Knowledge Develops Trust
Knowledge is important to know the reality of our existence. This knowledge will allow us to know who Allah is and what Islam is. Seeking knowledge sincerely will force us to look at authentic sources. This acknowledgment will allow us to have confidence in what Allah sent down. This will allow us to confidently practice… Continue reading How Knowledge Develops Trust
Big players Play Big Games
Big players play big games. They challenge themselves for big targets. This is in no way to demean the small players, for the big players all emerge from the small games. If we haven’t given the time to gain experience through the small games, we can easily crack up and fail on the bigger stage.… Continue reading Big players Play Big Games
Motivation For Muslims 