MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS II Even in your lowest moments when you’re totally helpless, don’t despair. The Almighty will send something your way when you least expect it. No matter what you’re facing, when it’s time for you to shine, when it’s time for you to excel, you will. None can stop what He wills. Don’t stress too much over worldly matters. Worrying about the future or regretting the past is a waste of time. Leave it to the Almighty. Your hardship won’t last. Your sadness won’t last. Nothing lasts in this world. Every test you go through will empower you. You’ll be ok! HOPE | 20 Have respect for one another to bring about happiness, Dr Menk says". Gulf News . Retrieved 2 January 2019. Menk opposes terrorism and has pledged his aid in curbing religious extremism in the Maldives. On 31 March 2018, he urged Liberian Muslims to avoid Muslim-Christian violence, arguing that Muslims and Christians are brothers and sisters from one father, the Prophet Adam. He blames Western media for misleading the world that Muslims are generally terrorists. According to Gulf News, Menk said that everyone on this earth is a part of a family and has one maker, therefore, no one has the right to force any belief or faith on another. Today in the 21st century, the message of the Prophet continues to challenge the status quo in societies around the world on issues such as individualism, materialism, and atheism. As followers of the Prophet Muhammad, we should embrace this aspect of our religion, for its very nature is to strike a clear distinction between truth and falsehood, between purity and filth—regardless of what people think.” Menk was honored with an Honorary Doctorate of Social Guidance by Aldersgate College, the Philippines, and its collaborative partner Aldersgate College – Dublin, Ireland on 16 April 2016.

Personally, I'm glad to see that the creative storytelling style is becoming popularized - up until now, it was often severely frowned upon as taking too many liberties with the seerah. I hope we see more like this from Muslim authors & publishers inshaAllah! Indrejseforbud til endnu en religiøs forkynder". Sameksistens. Archived from the original on 30 December 2019 . Retrieved 30 December 2019. Relying upon classical sources of seerah such as Ibn Is'haq's Sirat RasulAllah, Ibn Sa'd's Tabaqaat, atTabari's Tareekh, & Ibn Kathir's AsSeerah anNabawiyyah, the authors have woven together the many historical narrations about RasulAllah's biography in an easy to understand manner that vividly brings every chapter to life. I really enjoyed the glimpses we got of certain events from the perspectives of specific Companions - it made the seerah that much more exciting and accessible. MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS II Learn to trust that the Almighty will work out every little detail of your life eventually. So don’t worry. Keep your heart at peace. There’s a reason why He sent others away and left you alone. Tell Him your regrets, worries, fears and hopes. He’s listening and ready to respond. Almighty. When we start losing hope or begin to doubt ourselves, remind us that Your Plans are always better than we could ever imagine! When you feel you can’t get out of bed to face another day, ask the Almighty to lift you up. His Strength is all you need. Just ask Him! HOPE | 40I would liken this book's style to Shaykha Fatima Barkatullah's book on Khadijah (ra); in fact, the two would make excellent companion books! a b "Peace comes calling a look into the Life of Mufti Menk, Grand Mufti of Zimbabwe". Cochin Herald. 31 August 2016. Archived from the original on 26 October 2017 . Retrieved 30 December 2019.

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS II Don’t bring yesterday’s failures into today. Learn from them. Move on. The Almighty has better things in store. Put your full trust in Him. Don’t be sad when people plot and plan against you. The Almighty is in full control. Remember, His Will is above everyone else’s. People will always talk, no matter what you do. Keep doing what’s right. Have faith; the Almighty knows what’s going on behind the scenes. Worry is the biggest thief. It steals your time, energy and inner peace. Turn your worry into worship. Seek Him. You’ll find your strength! HOPE | 24 MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS II Dr Mufti Ismail Menk was born in Zimbabwe to a well- respected family. He went to St John’s College, one of the top schools in Zimbabwe and had set his mind on becoming an ophthalmologist. But the Almighty had other plans for him. He went on to study Shariah in Madinah, specialised in jurisprudence and later became the Grand Mufti of Zimbabwe. Today, Mufti Menk is one of the most prominent and prolific Islamic scholars. He has a whole list of accolades to his name. Among them, one of “The Top 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World” since 2010. He also holds a Doctorate of Social Guidance from Aldersgate University. Millions of people follow him across all his social media platforms. He is loved and known for his engaging lectures, delivered with clarity, sound and practical approach, wit and humour which together have become the hallmark of Mufti Menk. He travels the globe extensively, lecturing to world audiences. Mufti Menk’s message is simple. Respect all, do good and reach out to others, while preparing for the Hereafter. This message resonates with all, regardless of race or religion. He engages in humanitarian and educational work extensively, often traveling to rural Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa. He takes a firm stand against terrorism, gross injustice, fanaticism, extremism and is a staunch proponent of peaceful coexistence. BIOGRAPHY | 7 Don't let negative people ruin your positive mindset- Mufti Menk tells youth". Daily Monitor. 16 September 2020 . Retrieved 13 June 2021.MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS II Your journey is yours alone. Not everyone will understand it or like it. It’s ok. Use the pain of the past for the strength you need today. Almighty. I bring my burden to you because I can’t make it on my own. Give me strength, comfort me, heal my heart and help me carry on. When your heart’s heavy and your mind’s anxious, turn to the Almighty’s limitless Mercy. No matter what you’re facing, He’s there for you. Never lose hope. It’s what keeps us going. Start praying again. Start expecting again. The Almighty knows what’s going on in our lives. HOPE | 16 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................. 5 BIOGRAPHY ........................................ 7 HOPE ................................................ 8 PATIENCE ......................................... 70 FORGIVENESS .................................. 118 SINCERITY .......................................174 REPENTANCE ................................... 228 YOUR QUOTES ................................. 300