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Gratitude: Finding Joy in the Smallest Blessings

 We often think that happiness lies in grand milestone like landing a dream job, travelling the world and etc. We often chase after big achievements which is great , but in doing so , we sometimes forget to appreciate the small things that make life truly beautiful. Imagine waking up one day, losing your sense of taste or imagine being unable to blink? That's so scary 😰 😰  These are the small blessings that we rarely acknowledge , right? The Power Of Shift In Perspective  Gratitude is not about having everything. It's about realising that what we already have is enough. The Prophet Muhammad ( pbuh) taught us to be grateful in all circumstances. " Look at those who are lower than you ( in wealth and in status) , and do not look at those above , lest you belittle the favours of Allah ( upon you) , ( Sahih Muslim ). This Hadith reminds us that shifting our perspective can lead to contentment. So.... How do we find gratitude in the small things? 1. Taakeeeeeee a deeeeeeeepp...

Embracing Solitude : A New Perspective on Being Alone

Ever felt alone?  Being dismissed, having no one to do group assignments with or having no one to talk to at work? We often assume Solitude is a negative thing but let's change our perspective,shall we? Why? Because Happiness is our own choice. We decide what we allow into our hearts and minds. Bismillah... Society often views being alone as loneliness, but in Islam ,Solitude has deep spiritual significance. The Prophet Muhammad would seek Solitude in the Cave of Hira before receiving revelation. 1. Solitude as a path to strengthening Imaan  Being Alone allows for deep reflection on one's purpose and connection with Allah. It helps in practicing Ikhlas in worship without seeking validation from others. Now, let's take the Quran and Refer to Surah Al Baqarah ayat 186. Read the ayat and the tafsir. What did you understand from the verse? No matter how alone we feel, Allah is always near.  Instead of dwelling on Solitude as something negative, we can use it to strengthen our...

Beyond Judgement ; The Power of Forgiveness as the ultimate Revenge

Let's be real. We are human. We make mistakes all the time. Sometimes we hurt someone, sometimes someone hurt us. And the cycle goes on and on and on. Let;'s discuss deeper.  Scenario : We bully someone because they make a mistake .  We try our hardest to shame them ( face shaming etc) as a punishment over the sin they've done. Without We Realizing, We Are Actually Taking Over God's Job . 1. Why does people judge so easily ? Human naturally form opinions, but rushing to judge without understanding leads misconception. Either the judement were made towards someone we knew or someone we just met or someone we bumped into at school,work,or wherever, should be kept in our mind only. There's no need to share it or voice it .  Put it in our mind that Allah is Al- Hakim. Only Allah have the right to judge . 2. The Hidden Burden Of Being Judgemental Realize it or not , judging others often reflects our own insecurities. We can be denial all we want but deep down we know rea...