Advise me, please, to stop spending carelessly This is not easy for me to share, but maybe someone here will understand. I am the only son of my mother. She raised me alone after her divorce, and our life was full of hardship. We lived through real poverty. There were days my mother would stay hungry so I could eat. I went to school with torn shoes, carrying dreams and prayer in my heart, but nothing in my pocket. Back then, earning even $150 a month would have felt like a huge blessing. We had no financial knowledge, no savings, nothing except patience and prayer. Today, by the mercy of Allah and with effort, I now earn over $18,000 a month from my halal online business. It is more than my entire family would have seen in many years. But here is the part I struggle to admit I don’t know how to handle it. Because I never had this level of income before, I find myself spending without thinking. Shoes, gadgets, things I don’t need. I tell myself it is a reward for my effort, but it feels like a lack of discipline. And then the guilt follows. I remember my mother’s sacrifices. I remember the people still living the way I once lived. Allah reminds us in the Quran: Do not be excessive; indeed, He does not love the extravagant. (Quran 6:141) That verse sits heavily with me, because I feel the danger of falling into wastefulness after Allah lifted me out of hardship. So I am asking sincerely for advice For those who came from nothing and suddenly had more than enough, how did you learn to manage it? How do you shift your mind from survival mode to discipline and structure? Are there books, mentors, or habits that helped you build a long term vision instead of short term spending? Allah has blessed me in ways I never imagined, and I don’t want to misuse what He gave me. I want to honor my mother, live with discipline, and build a future that keeps me on the right path. Any advice, reminder, or resource you share might help not just me, but others going through the same struggle.

Assalamu Alaikum brothers and sisters, I’ve been reflecting on something recently… Many of us want to increase our ibadah, spend more time with family, seek knowledge, and even do more Dawah but the 9–5 lifestyle often leaves us tired, mentally drained, and with very little time left for what truly matters. It made me realize having a halal income that gives you time freedom is not about chasing the dunya it can actually bring you closer to Allah. Because when your income is halal, flexible, and doesn’t consume your life, you’re able to 1.Pray on time with peace of mind Spend more time with Qur’an and seeking knowledge 2.Be present with family and strengthen bonds 3.Give more sadaqah 4.Support Dawah projects 5.Avoid haram work environments Alhamdulillah, I came across a halal business model that has genuinely changed my life not just financially, but spiritually. It gave me more control over my time, reduced stress, and allowed me to focus more on my Deen and personal growth. If you’re curious and would like to know more, you can DM me on WhatsApp and I’ll share it with you insha’Allah: 👉 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/12072993503 May Allah put barakah in our rizq and make it a means to get closer to Him and serve His Deen.