As I opened the warm water tap above the sink, I realized that I would easily plunge my hands in the discomfort of the initially flowing cold water, knowing that the comfort of the warm water would follow. This made me realize how we should react in testing times. We should be persistent, consistent, patient,… Continue reading When You’re Certain, You Dive In
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Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him)
Are you a complainer or an opportunity-siezer? Whenever we are faced with difficult situations in life, should we complain, or use that very problem to grow and develop. One of the easiest ways to evade any problem or blame your downfall is to blame those who caused it. It may be your parents, your siblings,… Continue reading Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him)
The Lessons in Waves
Water waves only move forward when they have high and low points. This shows us that any progress is only possible through wins and losses. Through victories and defeats. Through successes and failures. Furthermore, it also shows us that progress is possible only when people sacrifice and make compromises. You’ve got to lose something to… Continue reading The Lessons in Waves
We Need Nature, It Doesn’t Need Us!
It is worth noting that all that is in the earth is made for the service of humans. We need all these objects for ourselves. Without them, we could not survive. We need the water to drink, the oxygen to breathe, the animals and plants to feed, to make shelter and other objects. We needs… Continue reading We Need Nature, It Doesn’t Need Us!
Motivational Ideas (Part 27)
Amazing achievements are made by preparations that are not that amazing. Or in the words of Robert Schuller, spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation. So if you want to achieve anything, you’ve got to start by taking one step at at time. Then you have to go through droplets of achievement every day.… Continue reading Motivational Ideas (Part 27)
Short-term and Long-term
Fruits which are sweet and tasty ruin quickly once they leave the plant. But grains such as rice, wheat and barley etc. are not that tasty but they can be stored for long-term once they leave the plant. This shows us that sins which are attractive only have temporary short-lived pleasure which goes away quickly.… Continue reading Short-term and Long-term
Deep Diving
Just as a diver needs to go to the deepest place in the to collect the corals, likewise big achievements come from deep diving. The Qur’an is the book that requires a deep analysis from us and in order for us to uncover its scientific, linguistic, mathematical and all other miracles, we have to dive… Continue reading Deep Diving
Facing the Enemy and Facing Defeat
Facing Defeat: Make defeat your adventure, your excitement, your opportunity to grow, struggle and become better and better. Let defeat pump the desire in you to excel. As such, any defeat, or even any victory is not what really matters, but what matters is the mindset behind it. If the defeat makes you hopless of… Continue reading Facing the Enemy and Facing Defeat
Motivation For Muslims 