Mohamed, Ph.D
2 min readOct 19, 2023

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The timeless wisdom shared in the article is also reflected in Islamic teachings. 🏵️🏵️🏵️

1. Consistency is key: The Quran emphasizes the importance of perseverance, as it leads to success. Allah says, "O you who have believed, persevere and endure and remain stationed and fear Allah that you may be successful." (Surah Al-Imran 3:200)
2. Focus on what you can control: In Islam, we are encouraged to rely on Allah, to focus on what we can do and leave the rest to Him. The Prophet Muhammad said, "If you rely on Allah as He should be relied on, He will provide for you as He provides for the birds. They go out early in the morning hungry and return in the evening full." (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2344)
3. Understand that you are not alone: Islam teaches us that all human beings are equal and that we are connected as brothers and sisters in humanity. The Quran says, "And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided." (Surah Al-Imran 3:103)
4. Small things add up: Every good deed, no matter how small, is significant in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad said, "Do not belittle any good deed, even meeting your brother with a cheerful face." (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1976)
5. Cultivate self-awareness: Islam encourages self-reflection and introspection. Allah says, "And [mention] when your Lord took from the children of Adam - from their loins - their descendants and made them testify of themselves, [saying to them], 'Am I not your Lord?' They said, 'Yes, we have testified.' [This] - lest you should say on the Day of Resurrection, 'Indeed, we were of this unaware.'" (Surah Al-A'raf 7:172)
6. Balance is critical: Islam believes in the importance of balance in all aspects of life. The Prophet Muhammad said, "Take benefit of five before five: Your youth before your old age, your health before your sickness, your wealth before your poverty, your free time before you are preoccupied, and your life before your death." (Musnad Ahmad 22565)
7. Mistakes are opportunities to grow: Islam teaches us to seek forgiveness for our mistakes and to learn from them. The Prophet Muhammad said, "All people sin, but the best sinners are those who repent." (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2499)

In the end, incorporating these principles into our daily life can lead to a better character and a stronger connection with Allah and others. Let us strive to strive for balance, self-awareness, and service while being kind to ourselves and others.
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Mohamed, Ph.D
Mohamed, Ph.D

Written by Mohamed, Ph.D

University professor and author, delving into the worlds of Islamic studies, personal growth, and entrepreneurship to share insights and inspire others.

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