Seeking Means

“Shake the trunk of the palm-tree toward you, it will drop upon you ripe, fresh dates.” 

[Quran Surah Maryam: 25]

One should seek means within one’s ability. Allah, Exalted is He, made the trunk of the palm tree produce dates. However, He ordered Maryam to shake the trunk so the dates would fall down, which was within her ability.

Listen Attentively

A man came to Abdul-Allah bin Mas’ûd, may Allah be pleased with him. 
He said, “Give me advice.”

Abdul-Allah said,

 “If you hear Allah saying, “O you believe,” then you should listen to it attentively.
 It is a good thing you are commanded to do, or an evil you are forbidden to do.”

Change Needs Time

Change needs time to take place. 
Thus, advocates of a just cause should not expect that their goals would swiftly realize. They should not act as if people were only waiting for them and as soon as they  knew about their cause, they would rush to follow and support that cause. 
 In real life, bringing change into existence is a long process involving a great deal of patience, comprise that does not affect the principles of the cause, positive communication and negotiation with the followers and adversaries of the cause, and unshakable commitment to the cause.

Non-Violence & Commitment

Indeed, people committed to non-violence always find fruitful solutions for hostile situations.

Stars & Success

The stars welcome those who adore success. 

Forgiveness

Sometimes it is difficult to forgive, even if we want to forgive. 

Giving & Gifts

When we understand that what we own are gifts from the Owner of the universe, Allah, we will seek to get more gifts by giving them happily to whomever we meet.

The Genius and Hidden Opportunities

Ordinary people see the outer immediate outcomes of events, but the genius sees the hidden positive possible outcomes of evens. 

Human beings mostly react positively or negatively to what their senses encounter without thinking that there may be other interpretations and understanding of the situation in hand.

On the other hand, people who have high intellectual understanding and who are willing to give opportunities for whatever positive interpretations of a seemingly negative situation, do their best not to give haste judgment. 

They foresee the hidden positive possible outcomes of evens. 

Journey of Giving

When we begin the journey of giving early, our souls will get used to it easily.  

Beacon of Righteousness

When we free our souls from the chains of selfishness, we will guide them to the lofty beacon of righteousness. 

Trying & Learning & Knowledge

If we do not try, we will not learn.

If we do not learn, we will not know. 

It is Our CHOICE

It is Our Choice 

We CHOOSE to react Positively or Negatively.  

Aspirations & Horizons

 Your limitations are your aspirations.

Big aspirations create Big Horizons.

Small aspirations create small horizons.

Hidden Opportunities

Ordinary people see the outer immediate outcomes of events, 

but the genius sees the hidden positive possible outcomes of evens.  

Islam & Horizon

Knowledge of a foreign language is a perfect opportunity to share ideas with others.  It is also a wonderful opportunity for Muslims to share the sublime horizon Islam opens before everyone.

THIS Too SHALL PASS

One way that helps us endure our sad present is to see it as a transitional stage in our life, or a bridge we should cross in order to reach  the bright future.
 Another way is to see such a period in our life as a test that polishes up our talents and without which our latent potential will never appear. 
We can think of whatever right means that will make us bear difficulties in our life patiently. 
I have adopted this motto to help me endure difficulties in my life patiently:

 "THIS Too SHALL PASS." 

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?

Tests & Trials

“Tests and trials bring out the best in people, renew their energies, reinforce their resolve, and unleash within them latent powers that they themselves knew nothing of.
 Moreover, such experiences refine one’s perception and sharpen one’s mental and emotional vision and judgment.”

In the Shade of the Quran
Sayyid Qutb