Category: Relationship Mastery

Ways to Build Self-Esteem

Ways to Build Self-Esteem

May 19, 2011 | Comments (2)

By Sister Anum Ali Self-Esteem is the value that we give ourselves and the opinion we have of ourselves. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) blessed us with an all-encompassing way of life called Islam over 1400 years ago, and it advocates the rights of all creation (men, women, elderly, children, animals, and our own ‘self’). Levels of [...]

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Parenting : Building a Child’s Self-Esteem

Parenting : Building a Child’s Self-Esteem

May 13, 2011 | Comments (0)

“O ye people! Worship your guardian Lord, Who created you and those before you that ye may become righteous.” Quran 2:21 Question from a Parent : “Children frequently express feelings of not being liked by other children and not being able to do things before making an attempt. What are some ways to encourage self-confidence [...]

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How Much We Own Is Not What Matters. What Really Matters Is The Dash

How Much We Own Is Not What Matters. What Really Matters Is The Dash

January 15, 2011 | Comments (0)

He stood to speak at the funeral of his friend. He referred to the dates on his tombstone. From the beginning to the end. He noted that first came the date of his birth, and spoke of the following date with tears, and he said what matters the most was the dash between those dates. And that [...]

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What are the Big Rocks of Your Life ?

What are the Big Rocks of Your Life ?

January 13, 2011 | Comments (3)

A high school science teacher takes a large-mouth jar and places several large rocks in it. He then asks the class, “Is it full “Unanimously, the class reply, “Yes!” The teacher then takes a bucket of gravel and pours it into the jar. The small rocks settle into the spaces between the big rocks. He then asks [...]

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My Dream to Memorize The Whole Quran and What I Do to Achieve the Dream

My Dream to Memorize The Whole Quran and What I Do to Achieve the Dream

May 18, 2009 | Comments (13)

To reflect upon the verses of Allaah is a form of worship; it is something that will draw one close to Allaah, Most High. This reflection is not a reckless and wandering one, rather, it includes a study of the classical Tafseer (exegesis) of the verses being pondered over.

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