Living the Essence - Twenty Lessons in Life
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Twenty Lessons in Life
- Always express gratitude to Allah ﷻ in every circumstance.
- Strive to ensure that no one ever complains about you to others—let alone to Allah ﷻ.
- Never compete with family members. Accept loss if necessary, but avoid rivalry. The results will become clear with time.
- Never boast about being a scholar or demand special treatment. Instead, aim to become a giver.
- The best dining table is the one at home. Whatever is destined for you, you will enjoy it like royalty.
- Do not place your hopes in anyone other than Allah ﷻ.
- Strive to increase your efforts each passing day.
- Avoid the company of the wealthy and the arrogant.
- Give charity in the morning and seek forgiveness in the evening.
- Speak with sweetness in your tone.
- Never raise your voice, even when speaking to a child.
- Respect the source of your livelihood with all your heart. The more you honour it, the more Allah ﷻ will bless your sustenance.
- Surround yourself with successful people; one day you too will become part of their group.
- Respect skilled individuals in every field, regardless of their profession.
- The more courteous you are to your parents, teachers, and relatives, the more blessings you will receive in life and sustenance.
- Maintain moderation in all aspects of life.
- Keep connections with common people; you can learn much from them too.
- Do not complain about one person to another. The Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ disliked those who complained.
- Present everything in a positive manner, as this can resolve many issues.
- Remain silent in the company of elders.
Supplication for Difficult Times
Arabic:
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا مِن لَدُنْكَ رَحْمَةً وَهَيِّئْ لَنَا مِنْ أَمْرِنَا رَشَدًا
Transliteration:
Rabbanā ātinā min ladunka raḥmatan wa hayyiʾ lanā min amrinā rashadā.
Meaning:
“Our Lord, bless us with mercy from Your Own and provide us with guidance in our matters.” (Qur’ān 18:10)