You Are a Muslim. That Alone Is an Honor. And It Changes Everything.
What a powerful group call with coach @Izaan Mateen Allahumabarik! The one thing that stayed with me: You are a Muslim. That itself is an honor. You’re not just a doctor. You’re a Muslim doctor. You’re not just an engineer. You’re a Muslim engineer. You’re not just a student. You’re a Muslim student. You are Muslim. And that changes everything. So your intentions cannot be small or ordinary. They must be connected to Allah سبحانه وتعالى. This reminded me of the first ever video I watched from Coach Mohammad’s page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGik-UttvMz/ Islam looks for quality, not quantity. It’s not about how much you do.. it’s about the state of your heart. And that’s where intention comes in. We don’t just do things. We have to check our hearts while doing them. Ask yourself: Why am I doing this? Who am I doing it for? Is my heart connected to Allah? Because when your intention is right, everything you do becomes meaningful. Whatever happens, with the right intention, you are already winning your Akhira and Dunya Your studies are not just studies: • A blessing from Allah, an opportunity that many people don’t have • Intend to learn, grow, and build yourself • Intend to use your degree to help others for the sake of Allah • Intend to share knowledge and earn reward through the journey University itself can be for your akhirah: • Lowering your gaze • Choosing good company • Joining beneficial spaces • Growing closer to Allah through your difficult moments and tests Your job or work is not just work: • Intend to provide for yourself and your family • Stay away from haram (السرقة) • Providing for your family is charity Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “A dinar you spend in Allah’s way… the greatest reward is what you spend on your family.” [Muslim] “دينارٌ أنفقته… أعظمها أجرًا الذي أنفقته على أهلك.” The gym is not just fitness: •It is taking care of the amanah Allah gave you