🏵️🏵️ The quest for perfection is a common theme across many philosophies, yet it is essential to recognize its limitations from an Islamic perspective. The Quran reminds us that "And We have certainly created man and We know what his soul whispers to him, and We are closer to him than [his] jugular vein" (Quran 50:16), highlighting our inherent imperfections and the omnipresent mercy of Allah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us that striving for excellence while accepting our flaws is key: "Indeed, Allah loves that when any one of you does a work, he should perfectionize it" (Sunan Al-Bayhaqi).

Oldballard, acknowledging our imperfections allows us to grow and improve in our character and faith.

How can we transform our pursuit of perfection into a journey of personal development instead?

Best, Mohamed, Ph.D