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Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Why Doesn’t God Answer My Dua?

In today’s world, things have become fast-paced and convenient.

We expect our items ordered on Amazon to be here in 2 days, our menu order to be served within minutes, and we grow impatient waiting for a text response to a message sent 2 minutes earlier.

This type of lifestyle can increase productivity, but it also reduces our patience and can lead to selfishness if not kept in moderation.

Sometimes we tend to deal with Allah in that impatient way, wanting whatever we ask Him for with no delay, and we get frustrated if we don’t get it, thinking that Allah is not answering our dua.

However, our dua is always answered, provided that it is made with sincerity, patience, and faith.

The supplication of a slave continues to be granted as long as he does not supplicate for a sinful thing or for something that would cut off the ties of kinship and he does not grow impatient.

It was said: “O Messenger of Allah! What does growing impatient mean?” He (PBUH) said,

“It is one’s saying: ‘I supplicated again and again but I do not think that my prayer will be answered.’ Then he becomes frustrated (in such circumstances) and gives up supplication altogether. [Muslim]

Patience and Sincerity in Duaa

Patience and sincerity are recurring themes within the Quran and Sunnah.

Patience benefits you socially, professionally, and spiritually.

Sincerity relates to your intentions and integrity; it is from your heart.

It is not enough to make dua simply to check the box that it was done; it should have sincere intentions and faith in the answer from Allah (SWT).

We can look to the example of the Prophet (PBUH), who would repeat his dua multiple times with strong intent and without rushing.

Exercises to Increase Patience

• Self-talk

Stop your negative thought patterns by reminding yourself whatever is the will of Allah (SWT) will happen and it will be in the time He chooses.

• Grow a plant

It takes time to blossom, and you must remain consistent or it will wither.

• Make dua for patience when you are struggling; He is As-Sabur (the timeless, the patient)

• Read a book

Once you have finished that book, read another one.

Books require patience. Patience and perseverance are personality skills that you can strengthen over time.

“And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient.” [Quran: 2:155]

Bad Things Happening to Good People

Some struggle with the idea that good people are enduring hardships despite the dua they made.

We must remember that this life is a test, and the prophets were tested more than anyone else.

Hardships become blessings when we alter our perspective, remembering that our focus is supposed to be the afterlife and that the hardships here can equal rewards there.

We are given free will, which means both good and evil will be present in this world.

Just as we cannot force religion upon people, we cannot force good choices, or we are taking away free will. What is most important is not what happens to us, but how we react to that negativity.

Our dua for people suffering or for ourselves may have already been answered, but you might not see or understand that answer.

Gratefulness for Your Blessings

Taking the time to be grateful for all of the blessings you have instead of focusing on the things you don’t have will increase your gratitude and improve your overall mood.

Being grateful is more than just saying Alhamdulillah; it means truly feeling what that means.

Allah loves us more than we can understand.

Allah wants us to make dua and continuously turn back to Him. He wants you to keep supplicating because making dua is an act of worship in itself.

“So remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not deny Me.” [Quran 2:152]

Exercises to Increase Gratitude

• Make dua for others alongside your dua for yourself.

• Sit down and say Alhamdulillah 33 times. For each of those, think about something you are grateful for.

You might say Alhamdulillah and be thinking about your child’s health, the food in your fridge, or being able to hear Quran recitation, as not everyone can hear. Do this practice at least once per day.

Final Thoughts

Ultimately, if you feel that Allah (SWT) is not answering your dua, we have to remember that only He is Al-Aleem (the All-Knowing, Omniscient).

Allah knows what is in our hearts better than we do. He knows what is truly best for us and may want us to ask multiple times as a form of discipline and worship.

We have to rely on our faith and put our full trust in Allah’s will.

Only He has ultimate knowledge and power, whatever happens we must strive to see the blessings in His will and feel gratitude for them, even hardships.

Our duas are answered in one of three ways: yes, yes but not yet, or no, I have something better planned for you.

We are not able to comprehend the larger picture at play here, but we do know that everything has a purpose and Allah is Al-Khabeer (the All-Aware).

Your dua may be answered in a way that you don’t understand, or a better plan might already be unfolding.

If you lean on your faith, trusting in Allah ﷻ to answer your dua, then there is no need to worry about it or feel anxiety.

“If Allah should aid you, no one can overcome you; but if He should forsake you, who is there that can aid you after Him? And upon Allah let the believers rely.” [Quran 3:160]

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- aboutislam.net

Tuesday, 6 January 2026

Will Wearing Silver Rings Bring Me Closer to God in Rajab?

Wearing silver rings in Islam

It is permissible for both men and women to wear silver rings. Al-Bukhari and Muslim narrated that Anas ibn Malik said, “When the Prophet (peace be upon him) sent a letter or wanted to send a letter (to the non-Arab rulers), it was said to him, ‘They will not read any letter unless it has a seal on it’. So he had a silver ring made and engraved on it Muhammad Rasul Allah (Muhammad Allah’s Messenger). It is as if I can see its brightness on his hand.”

An-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said in al-Majmu`:

“It is permissible for a woman, married or not, to wear a ring of silver as it is permissible for her to wear a ring of gold. There is consensus on this point. There is nothing disliked (makruh) about that, and there is no difference of scholarly opinion concerning this matter. Imam Al-Khattabi said, “It is makruh for her to wear a ring of silver, because that is one of the symbols of men. So if she cannot find a ring of gold, let her color it yellow with saffron and shabaha.”

But what he said is wrong and there is no basis for it; the correct view is that it is not makruh. Then he said, “It is permissible for a man to wear a ring of silver, whether he holds a position of authority or not. There is a scholarly consensus on this point. With regard to what has been narrated from some of the earlier scholars of Ash-Sham, that it is makruh for anyone other than a ruler to wear it, this is an odd view and it is be rejected on the basis of the texts and the consensus of the earlier generations. Al-Anbari and others narrated that there was a scholarly consensus on this matter.”

Wearing silver rings in Rajab

It is also permissible to engrave or write things on a ring, but there is no basis for doing that specifically in the month of Rajab, or for wearing the ring in the month of Rajab believing that it will bring one close to Allah, or that there is a particular virtue in wearing it during this month. This is an innovation and is wrong.

You should be aware of writing anything on the ring that it is claimed will bring good luck or ward off the evil eye, envy and the jinn, and so on.

To sum up, in principle, there is nothing wrong with wearing rings and engraving things of them. What is forbidden is seeking to draw closer to Allah by doing that, or singling out a specific time for wearing it, or seeking barakah (blessing) from the ring, or using it as an amulet.

Allah Almighty knows best.

Source: www.islamqa.info.

Monday, 5 January 2026

Lies Society Tells Us about Marriage

The ability to identify your marriage misconceptions now can help you avoid potential issues down the road and help your future marriage.

Marriage as a whole is amazing—a union of growth and love that can uplift us while providing a lifelong partner.

So much reward comes from it spiritually, emotionally and even for the betterment of our survival.

Yet, it also comes with a lot of pressure from family and society, along with a false sense of obligation due to those pressures.

These misconceptions paint a false picture of marriage and make the process more difficult instead of easier for the new couple.

Types of Marriage

Marriage is not a one-size-fits-all thing; what works for one couple might not work for another.

It is important to look at each situation with all variables considered. One family may support the idea of arranged marriages and state it is the tradition.

In some cases, this creates a happy marriage as the parents understand the needs of the children, but in others, depression and resentment if they are matched up for wrongful reasons against their wishes.

“O you who have believed, it is not lawful for you to inherit women by compulsion. And do not make difficulties for them in order to take [back] part of what you gave them unless they commit a clear immorality. And live with them in kindness. For if you dislike them – perhaps you dislike a thing and Allah makes therein much good.”[Quran 4:19]

Intercultural marriages bring diversity and can be beautiful, but they do come with challenges such as the blending of two different cultures and language hurdles with family.

For some, they can beautifully blend cultures and see it as a positive. Yet many would struggle and find the difference in culture to be a great hardship.

Again, we must remember that the type of marriage that works for one couple might be doomed to fail for another.

No matter what type of marriage one enters, it is important to keep in mind the Islamic narrative on marriage.

“A woman is married for four things: for her wealth, for her lineage, for her beauty or for her piety. Select the pious, may you be blessed!”[Al-Bukhari & Muslim]

When considering marriage, all four of these must be considered, as well as all variables surrounding the potential spouse.

This does not mean to only look for piety, although this is a big deciding factor.

The likelihood that a marriage without any compatibility or attraction will flourish purely because they have similar religious beliefs is illogical.

We must look at the whole situation and make an informed decision.

Marriage Requires Effort

This misconception that marriage will solve all your problems, be easy, provide a child quickly, and be like a fairytale romance is just that: a fairytale.

Marriage requires compromise and genuine effort on both sides.

A spouse cannot carry the entire family forever. Both must contribute to their bond with heartfelt and genuine intentions.

Couples should learn to pick their battles, giving up the things they can change and respectfully communicating their needs and feelings.

A marriage without communication and trust is a recipe for disaster.

Learning how to effectively communicate with your spouse takes time, especially when it comes to disagreements, which will surely happen.

How one controls their tongue in those situations is very important. It might be easy to lash out when feeling angry, but it will hurt the person who is supposed to be the most intimate and close to you.

Communication is mostly non-verbal; it is not what you say but how you say it.

Patience is a virtue often mentioned throughout the Quran and Sunnah; this behavioral trait is very important in marriage. A marriage without patience from both spouses will undoubtedly clash.

Patience in marriage gives you the ability to really think over the situation while trying to understand your spouse’s perspective.

“O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.”[Quran 2:153]

Changing Your Spouse

Another common misconception is thinking that one can change their spouse after marriage.

For example, a sister might realize her potential spouse is often aggressive and has been in many fights. Despite being aware of this, she has the misconception that she can change his personality after marriage so easily.

Dangerously, some families believe that marrying a non-practicing brother/sister to a pious and modest brother/sister will somehow fix them.

In reality, it will only make the marriage more difficult and cause tension.

Although marriage can and does change us, our core personality traits remain the same.

If you are already planning how you can change your spouse after marriage; are you truly marrying that person, or are you marrying your false version of them?

Sexual Misconceptions

Some people rush into marriage, thinking it will satisfy all their urges instantly and grant them relief.

The truth is, true intimacy takes time to develop between spouses and should not be hurried or made to be uncomfortable for the other.

Although marriage is a means to satisfy those urges in a halal manner, we shouldn’t rush into marriage simply for the sake of lust. Marriage is a deep commitment that requires more than just physical desire.

Final Thoughts

Marriage is a lifelong commitment that requires work, patience, communication, and trust. The special bond between husband and wife runs deep, but it takes time to learn how to live with one another.

Marriage requires setting aside cultural misconceptions and family pressures while asking yourself honestly what you want from a spouse.

It will not solve all your problems and ensure lifelong happiness, but it can become a helper in the pursuit of problem solving and happiness. This largely depends on how the couple treats one another and behaves.

Misconceptions about marriage often cause hurt feelings and false expectations.

When we work on identifying those misconceptions, we can move forward in seeking a healthy marriage.

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- aboutislam.net

Sunday, 4 January 2026

Step by Step: Impact of Islam on Human Life

But first, what is Islam?

Before delving on this issue, we need to clearly define what Islam is.

Briefly, Islam is a state of being and a way of life for all mankind. It comes from the same root words as submission and peace.

Essentially, when the human being humbly submits to his/her Creator, they get a deep sense of peace spiritually in this life, and completely in the eternal afterlife.

Since the beginning of time, The Creator wanted His created beings to connect with Him deeply and actualize their purpose in life. So, He sent Messengers to teach people.

All Messengers came with the same message of tawheed (pure monotheism). It necessitates worshipping/submitting to the Creator only and following the teachings of His Messengers.

All Messengers were Muslims; i.e. in submission to their Creator and obedience to His teachings.

The Creator’s Message has been completed and sealed with the last and final Messenger, Muhammad. He delivered the Quran and the Sunnah (sayings and actions of the Prophet).

When we study the Quran and the Sunnah of Muhammad in details, we will have a complete blueprint for life that impacts and benefits the person spiritually, physically and socially.

Impact of Islam Intellectually & Spiritually

Every human being goes through phases of asking deep questions about the purpose of life, what happens after death…etc.

If those questions aren’t answered, no matter how outwardly successful that person is, he/she will go through depression among other devastating outcomes.

This is why Islam is great.

Islam gives peace to our hearts and minds by answering the most pressing questions that encounter people in life.

The Islamic theology is clear, straightforward with no mysteries or inconsistencies. Unlike other theologies that might not make sense intellectually but ask followers for blind faith, Islam provides logical answers that satisfy the mind.

It answers questions like: Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going after death? How do I deal with evil, tribulations and difficulties?

If these questions aren’t answered, you’ll find even those who have a lot of worldly riches (like Robin Williams, Whitney Houston, and many others), end up committing suicide!

So, Islam gives people answers, meaning, purpose and direction.

Besides that, Islam teaches people thoroughly how to worship their Creator. It connects people directly with their Creator throughout their day. It shows how even eating, commuting, and sleeping can turn into acts of worship.

This regular connection gives a deep sense of peace.

“Those who have faith and whose hearts find peace in the remembrance of God– truly it is in the remembrance of God that hearts find peace.” (13: 28)

Islam’s Impact on the Human Physically

If you study fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), you’ll know that among the first things taught is tahara (i.e. purification).

Islam teaches people the rules/etiquettes of purifying oneself spiritually and physically.

“Certainly did Allah confer [great] favor upon the believers when He sent among them a Messenger from themselves, reciting to them His verses and purifying them and teaching them the Book and wisdom, although they had been before in manifest error.” (3: 164)

Additionally, Islam teaches people how to be physically healthy. Also, it teaches people what to eat and what to say to seek cure and healing from many physical afflictions.

It teaches people how to respect and carry the bodies they’ve been entrusted with.

Impact of Islam Socially

Beyond the individual, Islam provides detailed guidance for how people should interact with one another to create a healthy functioning society.

For example:

It teaches how the leader should deal with his people, and vice versa.
How parents and children should interact with one another.
How the husband and wife should deal with one another.
How families should deal with one another.
How neighbors should deal with one another.
How the seller and buyer should deal with one another
How Muslims should deal with other Muslims.
How Muslims should deal with non-Muslims.
How to deal with nature; animals, plants and objects even.

Each and every single one of the aforementioned social interactions has its detailed rulings in Islam.

Islam explains the rights and obligations of the human being towards all members of the society around him/her.

The Hadith that sums it all up

The following is one of the most important hadiths in the tradition.

The Prophet was asked: “what is Islam”, and he replied: “Islam is to testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah, and that Muhammad is His Messenger; that you observe Prayers, pay Zakat, observe fasting in Ramadan and perform Hajj (pilgrimage) of the House, provided you have resources of making journey to it […].” [Muslim]

If you reflect on this part of the hadith, you’ll find that Islam impacts the person spiritually, physically and socially.

First, the testimony of faith (shahada) is a spiritual and intellectual conviction that gives peace to the mind and heart.

Second, the prayer is a physical activity that involves purification, focus and direct daily connection with the Creator.

Thirdly, Zakat (almsgiving) is a social contribution. It teaches people to focus on the needs of others and never get consumed in selfishness.

Fourthly, fasting in Ramadan is a way to discipline the lower physical desires to focus on the elevated spiritual needs.

Lastly, pilgrimage (Hajj) involves spiritual, physical and social engagement. It’s a journey where people from all backgrounds gather to worship their One and Only God and learn to overcome all obstacles along the way.

As you see, Islam is a holistic way of life that engages and impacts the heart, mind and body.

And Allah knows best.

- aboutislam.net

Saturday, 3 January 2026

10+ Hadiths about Friday: Virtues and Etiquette

The Special Status of Friday in Islam

Friday is a special day in Islam; a whole Surah of the Qur’an is named after it and various hadiths explain its merits, rituals, etiquette, do’s and don’ts.

Why does Friday have this special status?
What is the etiquette of going to Friday Prayer?
What is the punishment of those who neglect Jumu`ah?
And what rewards this special day bring to Muslims?

Find answers for these questions and more in the following hadith collection:

Rewards Mentioned in Hadith About Friday

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“The best day on which the sun has risen is Friday; on it Adam was created and on it he was made to enter Paradise.

On Friday, also, Adam was expelled from Paradise.

And the [last] hour (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) will take place on no day other than Friday.” (Muslim)

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“The five [daily prescribed] Prayers, and Friday [prayer] to the [next] Friday [prayer], and Ramadan to the next Ramadan, is expiation of the sins committed in between them, so long as major sins are avoided.” (Muslim)

What to Do on Friday

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said while talking about Friday,

“There is a time on it (i.e. Friday) at which Allah grants the request of any Muslim servant who, at this time, happens to be asking Allah for something while standing in Prayer” And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) pointed with his hand to indicate that this period of time is very short. (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

Abu Sa`id A-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“Whoever reads surat Al-Kahf on the night of Friday, will have a light that will stretch between him and the Ancient House (i.e., the Ka`bah).” (Authenticated by Al-Albani)

5. Aws ibn Aws (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“Among the best of your days is Friday. So, pray to Allah frequently on it to bless me, for such supplications of you will be presented to me.” (Abu Dawud)

Jumu`ah Prayer Etiquette

Salman (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“If a man takes bath on Friday, cleans himself as much as he can, oils his hair, applies perfume available in his house, sets forth for the mosque, does not separate two people (to make a seat for himself), performs as many Prayers as written [by Allah] for him, remains silent when the Imam speaks, his sins between that Friday and the following Friday will be forgiven.” (Al-Bukhari)

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“When Friday comes, the angels sit at the doors of the mosque and record who comes to the Jumu`ah prayer. Then, when the imam comes out, the angels roll up their scrolls.”

The Messenger of Allah said:

“The one who comes early to the Jumu`ah prayer is like one who sacrifices a camel, then [i.e. coming later than that is] like one who sacrifices a cow, then like one who sacrifices a sheep, then like one who sacrifices a duck, then like one who sacrifices a chicken, then like one who sacrifices an egg.” (An-Nasa’i and authenticated by Al-Albani)Jabir ibn `Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported:

Sulaik Al-Ghatafani came on Friday when the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was delivering the sermon. He (Sulaik) sat down. So, the Prophet said to him:

“O Sulaik! Stand and observe two rak`ahs and make them short.“

Then he said:

“When any one of you comes on Friday, while the Imam delivers the sermon, he should observe two rak`ahs and should make them short.” (Muslim)

Acts to Avoid on Friday

Ibn `Umar and Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with them) reported:

We heard the Messenger of Allah saying (while delivering Khutbah on his wooden pulpit),

“Either some people stop neglecting the Friday prayers, or Allah will seal their hearts and they will be among the heedless.” (Muslim)

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“If you say to your companion: Listen attentively on a Friday when the Imam is delivering the khutbah, then you have engaged in idle talk.” (Muslim)

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“Do not choose the Friday night among all other nights for Qiyam (night vigil prayer,) and do not choose Friday among all other days for fasting except that one of you have accustomed to.” (Muslim)

Friday, 2 January 2026

Reward of Fasting in Rajab: What Is Truly Proven?

Observing voluntary fasting during the sacred months or Al-Ashhur Al-Hurum, including the month of Rajab, is recommended.

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) instructed his Companions to observe voluntary fasting in Al-Ashhur Al-Hurum.

He used to urge his Companions to fast three days of every month.

Thus, fasting in Rajab is recommended but there is no authentic hadith that indicates that fasting certain days of Rajab, for example the first day, entails a special reward.

Allah Almighty knows best.

- aboutislam.net

Thursday, 1 January 2026

6 Great Resolutions to Make for 2026

Directing your intentions into solid resolutions is a great way to propel yourself forward. Or up. We are always earnestly intent on improving ourselves at the end of Ramadan. And then again at the end of each year, we can’t help but pick up on the vibes of making new year’s resolutions.

That’s at least twice a year we have strong pulls towards refocusing our aim for greatness. This past year gave us plenty of opportunity to rethink our norms.

If I learned anything in 2025, it’s that I have been doing way too much. Therefore, nothing can be done especially well. This is a problem most of us face as the work-life-balance is impossible for most to achieve in modern society.

After reviewing all the areas of my life I would like to improve, which is pretty much every area, I chose 6 things I think are best to focus on. For me, I want to reinforce my foundation, stripping things down, back to the basics.

Here are 6 resolutions that are great to work on in 2026:

1 – Dump Toxic People

In his book, Letting Go of Your Bananas, Dr. Daniel T. Drubin opens with an odd story about capturing monkeys. Apparently if you put a banana in a jar, the monkey will reach for it, going deeper and deeper. They get their arm stuck in the process, trapped with a banana rotting in their hand. Drubin uses this as a metaphor to letting go of things in life that hold us back.

Letting go of certain people can be hard for Muslims. We are concerned about cutting ties, not giving fellow Muslims their rights and staying angry with our brothers in Islam. But would Allah want us to be abused? Dump rotten people, trade them for healthy ones. Create firm boundaries with your toxic family and don’t allow them to bring you down.

2 – Do Less Yet More

Finally we are beginning to recognize the health hazards of multitasking. Doing too much stresses us out.

“If your focus is fragmented, you’ll likely find yourself getting anxious as new items come up when old ones are still incomplete.” Pedram Shojai, Focus: Bringing Time, Energy, and Money Into Flow

As Shojai suggests, I have been using a timer to be sure that I remain focused on one task at a time. Be it a work project, time with the kids, cleaning—set a timer and mindfully focus on the one important thing at hand. Eventually you will find that similarly to dumping toxic people, you can dump things in life that are draining you.

3 – Rethink Your Budget

2025 has been a financial nightmare for most of us, worse for many. Stuck at home there was a boom in online sales with people comfort shopping their frustration away.

Now is time to rethink how you are spending your money. Maybe you want to do some investing. This might even be the first time you make a budget. Having a realistic understanding of your finances and making plans to better manage them will reduce your stress in 2026.

4 – Take Care of Yourself

Mind, body and soul. 2025 pushed all three to the limits. In recent years, studies show that in the United States mental health has declined in all age groups. This was one of the most stressful years for all of us.

Fortunately, we also had the opportunity to learn a lot of coping mechanisms and try new, easier to access exercise techniques. Let 2025 remain the last of your worst years. Make resolutions to improve your health. Mind, body and soul may be overwhelming to tackle all at once. Prioritize and make incremental improvements to your overall health.

5 – Use Nature

Did you have the opportunity to miss the outdoors this year? Stuck at home, we were inundated with the fact that nature is good for us! It’s beautiful, being in it soothes our emotions, it’s the best place to exercise and its ‘natural’ products are almost always better for us than processed ones.

In 2026 choose ways to connect with nature. Enjoy it and watch the improvements in your health. If you then give it up for awhile, you will surely see how beneficial spending regular time in nature is.

6 – Be Thankful

A whole culture of cultivating an attitude of gratitude has grown in the last decade or so. Over a thousand years ago Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) taught us the prayer for thankfulness. So why is it so hard to be grateful?

Psychologists explain that negative events are easier to remember as they have a more profound effect in the brain than neutral or positive ones. It’s easy to simply forget to be thankful for all the good constantly around us.

But subhanallah, gratitude is truly good for u by reducing stress and improving your relationships. It is suggested to focus on things you are grateful for either at the end or the beginning of the day to set the tone for the new day. And of course, thank Allah. All good is due to Him. Regularly thanking Him will strengthen your connection while building your healthy attitude of gratitude.

Being Realistic

The reason many people scoff at New Year’s Resolutions is that by only mid-January about 50% of people will have already given up. 8% of resolutioners succeed. You can be in that group. Continually revisit your intention behind your goals. And use all the tools you can – tracking, timing, planners, vision board, accountability buddies and so on – to reach those goals. - aboutislam.net