Mufti Ismail Menk, Quotes (Part 18)

Mufti Menk Sayings (Part 18)

Recognize when something no longer serves a purpose and let it go:  Learn to identify when something no longer serves a purpose and begins to harm you. Don't hold onto it out of arrogance or pride; instead, recognize that it no longer fits into your life. Close that chapter, take the lessons learned, and dust yourself off. Your time is too valuable to waste, so don't hesitate to move on.

Appreciate and improve upon your faith: Always appreciate your faith and never take it for granted. There are countless people seeking guidance, but through His Mercy, the Almighty has chosen you. Continuously work on self-improvement, striving to be better than you were yesterday. Remember to express gratitude for all the blessings bestowed upon you by the divine.

Cultivate patience with yourself and the divine: Cultivate patience instead of frustration, both with yourself and the divine. Avoid rushing, as we tend to assume that the Almighty's timeline matches ours, when in fact it rarely does. While we may be eager to move forward, the divine operates in its own time. Keep in mind that the divine is never early or late, but always arrives precisely on time.

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Seek guidance and protection from falsehood: Our prayer to the Almighty is to guide us along the straight path and shield us from the falsehood and deception prevalent in this world. May the divine reveal the truth as truth and enable us to follow it, and reveal the wrong as wrong, helping us to steer clear of it. Aameen.

Set aside dedicated time for your relationship with the Almighty: Avoid attempting to squeeze in your five daily appointments with the Almighty whenever you have a spare moment, as it's likely that you'll become preoccupied and forget. Instead, make a habit of setting aside dedicated time for the divine each day. Treat this appointment as an essential commitment that must be honored, regardless of any other activities or circumstances occurring in your life. Don't allow anything to interfere with it.

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Avoid making fun of others: Avoid making fun of others, as the person you're mocking could be a better individual than yourself, but you'll never know. Additionally, ridiculing someone is a reflection of poor character and reveals a heart filled with negativity. Protect yourself from such harmful behavior.

Maintain focus in your relationship with the divine: In this age of constant distraction, maintaining focus in our relationship with the Almighty is paramount. It's essential not only during our daily prayers but in every aspect of our lives. Succumbing to a distracted lifestyle leads to nowhere but opens the door to the deceptive tricks of Satan.

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Be ready and obedient to the divine at all times: Just as we relentlessly pursue this temporary world, death is chasing us. Each day, numerous souls depart from this world, and the same will occur tomorrow. The reality is that we're unaware of when our time will come. Therefore, let us be ready and continually obedient to our Lord. Turn towards the divine for guidance and support.

Accomplish tasks today, not tomorrow: As humans, we often take things for granted. Therefore, it's crucial not to postpone tasks until tomorrow. Develop the discipline to accomplish them today, as circumstances can quickly change. Those we love may no longer be present, and nothing is certain. This is the reality we face. What if tomorrow never arrives?

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Pray for the safety and well-being of our children: Our prayer to the Almighty is to safeguard our children during these challenging times. May the divine instill in them a faithful heart, maintain their health, and heal those who are unwell. Bless them with good, virtuous friends who will remind them of the divine's teachings. Grant them a robust moral compass and ensure their safety at all times.

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