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
Be Patient, O Those Being Tested!
This worldly life was made to test us.For the prophets were tested. Never become hopelessNo matter how deep the darkness has infested Those who swam under the river were buried beneathWhile those who faced the tide became pearls and selected If life was easy, what was the purpose of ParadiseEasy here and easy there, then… Continue reading Be Patient, O Those Being Tested!
Balancing Over and Under Confidence
Neither be arrogant, nor be timidJust open yourself and be free spirited For arrogance stops progress, wastes talent and timeand hopelessness pulls the brakes on your climb Proceed with full passion, hope in Allah, and try best to adapt.You’ll always get the results, if not your way, then better than that. You can always support… Continue reading Balancing Over and Under Confidence
An Emotional Appeal To My Sisters
Dear sisters, this is serious. Please. There is enough shamelessness in society. Billboards, advertisements, uncovered women in public. And perhaps the biggest, TV and internet. In one of my previous articles, I wrote a letter to you. This time, all I can do is further my request. (Links of previous articles are at the end… Continue reading An Emotional Appeal To My Sisters
3 Secrets of Success
Take responsibility: Instead of relying on others, blaming others, its best to do whatever is possible within ourselves. This way, we learn, improve, grown and become stronger. I couldn’t turn enemies to friends. I couldn’t convince the world. I couldn’t built the empire. This attitude can help us learn, learn and learn. Others are blameworthy… Continue reading 3 Secrets of Success
What Our Relation With Children Teaches Us?
One very important thing that our relationship teaches us is our relationship with Allah. Consider a time when a child considers himself helpless. He comes crying to his related adult. He doesn’t know where to go and seeks refuge with his parents. Likewise, whenever we become helpless in life, we naturally tend to come closer… Continue reading What Our Relation With Children Teaches Us?
Motivation For Muslims 