Every day Struggles
So you wake up wanting to change the world, then a few minutes in and you realise you can't change yourself not alone your household. Things can feel very depressing, but what needs to be done is small but consistent changes.
The Prophet ﷺ said, “The most beloved of deeds to Allah are those that are most consistent, even if it is small”. [Collected by Bukhaari and Muslim]
By adding small changes into your life and trying to continually stick to them and develop them into your habit can not only change you but change those around you.
Split our lives into parts.
- Body
- Soul
- Home
BODY
Without strength we are no good to ourselves nor to our families, increase in your fitness regime, start by making sure you take extra steps in your day build on your goal, whether that is walking up a few extra flights of stairs or a few 1000 steps. Walk with a buddy, that way you encourage each other and you don't realise how much your doing. Invest in something that will encourage you whether thats a diary to make a note or scales to check your weight, or a podometer. By encouraging yourself and others you improve many aspects of your life.
Will I hit my 10000 step target today?
Water
We all know we should be drinking more but how many of us actually hit our target. By drinking more water not only are we ensuring our digestive system works well but our skin and general health improves, you will feel more energetic, maybe its all those trips to the bathroom :)
Will I hit my 1.5L water target?
SOUL
And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me. 51:56
We must not forget that this is our main purpose in life. This does not mean that everything else is haram. By changing our intention to always associate everything with Allah we are making our activities change from being actives to worship. So when going for a walk, Ask Allah swt to bless the walk so that it will be a source of His pleasure. By walking you are appreciating Allah's creation, you are strengthening your body to improve your worship, and it maybe a chance to do indirect dawn.
Will I make time to read some Quran and pray extra salats?
Home
We all have homes and other things to do make sure our existence, whether that is household chores, studying working. All these need to be done, and done to our utmost ability. By asking Allah swt tawfeeq in all these matters again we are gain His pleasure. Simple things again such as whilst you are cooking, you are aware you are cooking a halal meal, you are producing a healthy meal to feed you or your family in a way that will allow them to have productive lives in the way of Allah.
