Students! You're in it to WIN It!!!

Here is a special video on NadiaTV for students going through their final examinations who need that extra push in motivation. 

And also for their parents/guardians/educators to help them through their exam time/finals.

Have a watch now and share especially if you're a parent/educator. :)

Make it Happen - NOW!

So, we are in Day 6 of 2014 - how's it goin' so far?

OK, well, I'm not talking about resolutions and all that (if you have made some then I do hope they work our for you - I believe in YOU!) :)

I'm talking about; 'Enough of the talking and let's just make it happen - NOW!'

See, what happens is that (and of course I've been guilty of this, like totally!) we talk, talk and talk and not only tire out the person we are talking to or ourselves but we even tire out our angels writing on our shoulders.

*Sorry Angels!*

There is a time and place for talking and then there is a time and place for actually going ahead and making it happen!

So your challenge for 2014 (and I just come up with this challenge whilst writing this post right now - how cool is that?) and my challenge also - come on, we're in this together homies - is to stop talking (too much or excessively) and making it happen!

This 2014 make your dreams happen - make them reality - whatever your dreams are - health, work, biz, relationships, life, whatever - have a set time where you talk about them (to yourself, your angels your bestie) and then plan it all out (and yes God is the best of ALL planners - we must always keep tawakul in Him (swt) always) and then just go make it happen.

I for one am going to go make it happen - well, there's a lot to do before I leave planet Earth so - Bismillah-ExCel - and let's make it happen, NOW! 

You with me on this? Comment below and let me know! :)

Path of Seeking Knowledge for Allah (swt)

1. Zuhud - Not in leaving material things alone, but for one's heart not to be attached to worldly matters. Renunciation - Leave excess matters (that which is beyond/without benefit). Strive to liv

e hadith of Prophet (pbuh) “From the excellence of a man's Islam is to leave that which does not concern him." Look at your day/week and what things are wasteful? leave it! Prioritise and leave most wasteful things first. Renounce that which doesn't benefit.

2. Knowledge - You need to know what you need to know. Know knowledge! Know the way of knowledge and purpose of knowledge. Purpose of knowledge - seeking closeness to Allah (swt). Pursue with purpose and benefit. Stages of seeking knowledge.

3. Tawakul - Has several aspects. Ignore what people say and focus on what benefits you. Remember Tawhid. You are weak and Allah fulfils all needs. Take means and having full tawakul in Allah. Must hang your heart to Allah. Attach heart to Allah. Striving yourself doesn't lead to success but Allah is the one who grants success - by taking the means. Serve with excellence knowing it’s only through Allah (swt). Will get many doubts but keep tawakul. Seek mentors who can advice. 

4. Certitude - Have complete trust. Prophet (pbuh) said; 'Allah has guaranteed paradise for three - one is seeker of knowledge'. Suspend those doubts. Follow the Sunnah and you will benefit in allsorts of ways. When reading book from scholars of past then have adab as though you are sitting in their presence. Have a point of connection with the Prophetic message. Attend gatherings of knowledge. Take online classes. What Allah and His Prophet have said is correct. Have conviction. Only speak with certainty and it will have impact.

These four above require nurturing.

{Mentioned by Abu Madyan and elaborated by the Mashaykh at the Assembly Live – Sunday 18th November 2012.} 

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(Notes i took whilst watching the assembly and insha'Allah they are correct and Allah knows best!).

Be Creative!

...Be Creative! Look for creative ways to make your days the best and full of light and full of colour! All the answers you seek are within you. Work on your relationship with God and He (swt) will fix the rest! Work on your ibaadah (worship), your Prayers and your Qur'an. Read it, study it, ponder it, reflect upon it - daily.

What we lack - as a human race (amongst many things) is creativity! 

We need to bring back creativity into our lives.

Remember when we were younger? Exactly! 

No, You don't have to pull out your lego set from way back when but just try and get into the right brain now and then - especially if you're left brain logical.

Try it!

Add some creativity into your life and let me know how you get gone insha'Allah! :)

Be Courageous

‎...if at first you don't succeed - don't give up! Try again!

Maybe that thing isn't good for you - so go back to the drawing board, get creative and start again to figure out what it is that you're supposed to be doing - what is your 'Unique Purpose'.

We think we know - but Allah knows when we do not know!

Be Courageous and be willing to fall and learn - life's toughest lessons have only ever been learnt when we have fallen hard and then picked ourselves up again.

The answers to all your questions lie within you - so stop, take a deep breath and reconnect with your soul - don't look here and there for answers but look within and you will find what you're looking for insha'Allah.

Be Courageous (:

Resolutions...

To be Resolute and Firm that you will do what you say you will do (please people, the good stuff, the good stuff!).

So another Ramadan has ended - Ramadan 1431 - and who knows if we shall be here to see another - *say a prayer - please God another Ramadan, please!* and again we have made some 'resolutions' - BUT, the million dollar question is, will we stick to our resolutions?

And the answer is - Ofcourse WE WILL!!! :)

Ramadan is a perfect time to make new resolutions (yeah, and you thought we should make resolutions for New Year!) - but we should always spend at least 10 minutes at the end of each day to review our day - what did we accomplish? Did we achieve our goals, What can we do better or instead?

Something to take note of - Goals which are written down are more realistic than those which stay in our head and we need to start dreaming more with our eyes open - are you ready to dream and achieve the life you always wanted? :)

God helps those who help themselves - and it is high time we did help ourselves - because Allah (swt) made us the best of all Creations - He (swt) gave us Aql - intellect - and the freedom of choice.

We won't discuss the concept of Qadr (Will) here as it is a deep subject - next time maybe (remind me!) insha'Allah.

We can live the life we want to, be happy, achieve all our dreams and goals - so are we willing to make it?

Write down your goals - choose a couple to start off with so you can get into the flow insha'Allah - and write down why you want to achieve it, what it means to you, when you want to achieve it by and how you will achieve it.

You can have the most giaganticist goal you want - but the key is to write it down, then start breaking it down to manageable chunks - what you aim to achieve this week, next week and by the end of the month.

Your resolutions could be to stop a bad habit - let's say smoking - because smoking is not only a bad habit, it's a very expensive habit, and hey it really does not make you look cool at all!!!

Again write it down and stick it where you can see it - highlight it - and then put down all the things you will do to try and stop - such as attending some stop smoking workshops etc.

The key to achieving happiness in life and attaining the highest of Jannah is to follow the Commands of Allah (swt) and the Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh) who is the best of all examples and to be positive, surround yourself with positivity, read positivity and live it!!!

If you haven't already then quick grab your 'Thought Book' and get writing and start achieving!

And remember - stay Resolute!!! :)