🏵️🏵️🏵️ Thank you, Britt, for your insightful writing on the importance of planning and taking action towards one's dreams. Your emphasis on actionable steps resonates deeply with Islamic teachings, where intention and action are paramount. In Islam, we are reminded in the Quran, "And [He] will reward them for what they patiently endured and increase them from His bounty." (Quran 76:22). This reinforces the idea that our efforts, combined with sincere intention, lead to greater rewards.
As you encourage your readers to shift from mere dreaming to practical planning, I urge you Britt, to consider it through the lens of the Islamic principle of 'Tawakkul'—reliance on Allah. While we must plan diligently, we must also trust that our outcomes are in His hands. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) advised us to "tie your camel and then put your trust in Allah," highlighting the need for both effort and trust.
Let us inspire each other to take tangible steps towards our goals, knowing that every small effort counts. For every plan laid down, let's also remember to look to the heavens—our true source of success.
How can we, together, encourage more individuals to align their dreams with action and faith?
Warm regards,
Mohamed, Ph.D