Life will always happen, you will feel the bad days and not want to do anything. you forget why you started, but theres one things that helped me to stick to the schedule and thtas mastering the art of showing up. no matter what you go through in life, whether thats sinning or not sticking to the routine or not training as you should be, Always show up. because once you do that your casting votes for the person that never gives up. and dont forget when you put Allahﷻ first you will never be last. May Allahﷻ bless you all!

1. Stop Trying to Be Perfect — Set a Minimum Standard If you expect perfection, you’ll quit the moment you slip. Instead, define two standards: - Ideal Standard – what you do on your best days - Minimum Standard – what you do on your worst days Your minimum standard should be so clear and non-negotiable that even on an “off day,” you can still win. For example: - 5–10 minutes of journaling - Minimum ibadah (your non-negotiables) - 10 minutes of movement - 30 minutes on your main goal When you hit your minimum, you stay in integrity with yourself. That builds identity. 2. Treat Slip-Ups as Data, Not Failure When you slip, don’t shame yourself. Investigate. Ask layered questions: - Why did I sleep late? - Why did I go out? - Why didn’t I plan? - Why was I avoiding structure? Keep digging until you hit the root cause. This is how you move from: “I’m lazy” to “I don’t plan transitions between work and social life.” That’s engineering. That’s control. Patterns give you leverage. 3. Dopamine Is Neutral The dopamine from: - Doom scrolling - Junk food - Cheap stimulation is biologically the same system activated when you: - Exercise - Pray - Achieve goals - Spend time in nature - Reflect on the creation of Allah The difference is not the dopamine. The difference is what you attach it to. So don’t pedestalise your bad habits like they’re some unbeatable monster. They are just misdirected reward loops. You can rewire them. 4. A Slip-Up Is a Moment of Awareness Every time you fall into a bad habit, at some point you become aware: “I shouldn’t be doing this.” That moment is powerful. That’s not failure. That’s consciousness. If Allah is perfect, we are not. We will fall. We will sin. That is part of being human. But awareness + repentance + adjustment = growth. Sometimes two steps back really do lead to ten steps forward — if you reflect properly. 5. You Need Imbalance to Create Balance Life moves in seasons.

Avoid the Post-Ramadan Crash ✈️ Imagine a plane flying at 30,000 feet. If the engine shuts off, it doesn’t immediately crash, it glides because it still has wings. But if the engine is running and the wings fall off, it plummets straight to the ground. Ramadan is the engine boost. But what determines whether you glide after Eid, are your wings. It doesn’t matter how much fuel you burn during Ramadan. It matters how strong your wings are, and how long your plane continues to glide once the month ends. So build with the end in mind. When Ramadan finishes, you want to look back and say, “I changed.” 1. Set Three Non Negotiables During Ramadan, pick three. Just three. It could be praying Tahajjud. Reading a certain amount of Qur’an. Praying Tarawih or salah in jama‘ah. Being consistent with dhikr. Lock them in. Protect them. And make your du‘a more intentional. Don’t just rush into asking. Reflect first. Praise Allah. Send salutations upon the Prophet ﷺ. Make your du‘a. Send salutations again. End with praise. Be present. Feel your need. 2. Focus on Identity, Not Just Activity The real goal isn’t just doing more. It’s becoming different. After Ramadan, you should be able to look back and think, “Who is that?” If you never experience another Ramadan again, who do you want to be by Eid? Ramadan isn’t about surviving 30 days. It’s about an identity shift. 3. Pick One Sin and Attack It You might be stacking good deeds, but there could be one consistent sin stopping your elevation. List them somewhere private. All of them, big and small. Be honest. Hide it. Keep it between you and Allah. Then choose one, and declare war. Attack it bit by bit. Strategically. Consistently. We might not reach next Ramadan. So don’t let this be temporary motivation. Build wings. So when the engine slows down, you’re still flying.

Ramadan Mubarak everyone 🌙 As we enter Ramadan, our daily routines will naturally shift — and so will our coaching schedule. To accommodate this change: - Foundation Coaching (with Izaan) will now take place on Saturday - Maintenance/Development (with Mohammad & Waseem) will take place on Sunday at 1:00 PM - Both sessions will be held at 1:00 PM This adjustment is to ensure everyone is able to attend consistently and benefit fully, insha’Allah. If you have any comments, concerns, or suggestions, please let us know. May this month be one of growth, discipline, and barakah for us all.

What Is Nafs? In Islam, nafs refers to the inner self — the soul, ego, and lower desires within a person. It includes tendencies toward lust, pride, anger, greed, and selfishness. In the Qur’an, Allah mentions different states of the nafs, showing that it is not fixed — it can rise or fall depending on how it is nurtured. Scholars such as Ibn Al Qayyim رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ explain that the nafs naturally inclines toward evil unless disciplined and purified. The Three Levels of the Nafs 1️⃣ Nafs al-Ammārah (The Commanding Soul) This nafs: - Commands toward sin - Justifies wrongdoing - Makes excuses - Acts impulsively - Delays repentance It says things like: - “It’s not that serious.” - “Everyone does it.” - “I’ll repent later.” This is the lowest level — the ego in control. 2️⃣ Nafs al-Lawwāmah (The Self-Reproaching Soul) This nafs: - Feels guilt after sin - Criticizes itself - Struggles between right and wrong - Seeks tawbah (repentance) - Experiences internal conflict Example: A person speaks harshly, then regrets it, feels remorse, and seeks forgiveness. That guilt is a sign of living iman. The heart is awake. The struggle itself is growth. 3️⃣ Nafs al-Muṭma’innah (The Tranquil Soul) This nafs: - Finds peace in dhikr - Trusts Allah’s decree - Is not shaken by hardship - Practices sabr (patience) and shukr (gratitude) - Is content with Allah When hardship comes, this person says: “Qadr Allah — this is from Allah.” The prophets are the highest example of this state. They showed complete trust, patience, and gratitude in every situation. Fighting the Nafs Is a Form of Jihad Struggling against your ego, desires, and impulses is a lifelong battle. Scholars describe this internal struggle as jihad al-nafs — striving against the self for the sake of Allah. Every time you: - Lower your gaze - Hold back your anger - Pray when you feel lazy - Give charity when you feel attached You are defeating the nafs.