Growth for Faith: Personal Development for Muslim Youth
Jan 11, 2024 1:47 pm
Introduction
Feeling like you're stuck in a loop, wanting change but not quite sure where to begin?
You know what I’m talking about:
Tapping into the energy of personal development can be like staring at a vast sea, filled with potential but daunting nonetheless.
You might be thinking, "Can I really make a difference in my life? Is personal development even achievable?"
Guess what?
Those thoughts aren't just yours; they're a shared experience, a nod to the challenges we all face. Maybe you've even questioned if you can truly influence the trajectory of your life.
Well, hold that thought because we've all been there. It's like wandering in a maze, wondering if there's an exit. But guess what? There is, and it starts with understanding that change is not just possible; it's inevitable.
So, here's a promise: let's navigate this maze together, discover the untapped potential within you, and unravel the secrets of personal development. Buckle up because the journey begins now. Are you ready to make a change?
Let's dive in.
So that you can become a better Muslim the Ummah can depend on, you need to exert efforts to grow beyond your average capacity. This requires you to improve in at least five areas of your life. The Prophet (s.a.w) advised us in this regard as follows:
Take care of five things before five others: your youth before your old age, your health before your sickness, your wealth before your poverty, your free time before your busyness and your life before your death. — Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w)
In this e-letter, I will share with you some tips on how to take care of your “youth before your old age.” I organised them into four categories: Education, Relationships, Spirituality, and Books.
In previous e-letters, I treated in detail the idea of taking care of your life before your death as part of the Muslim Operating System series of letters.
Now let's talk about your personal development starting with…
See you at the other end.
Teslim,
The Muslimchangemaker