Motivational Moments by Mufti Menk

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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.

The Simple Seerah: Part One" by @asim_khan21c & Toyris Miah is, hands down, one of the best (if not only!) seerah resources aimed at middle grade readers. The secret to its success lies in how the life of RasulAllah (sallAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam) - from birth until the hijrah - is related in a vibrant storytelling style. KSBEA 2015 Global Leadership Award 2015 Winners". Cochin Herald. 10 March 2017 . Retrieved 8 July 2015. 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 | 40 MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS II Whatever it is that you want, ask the Almighty. Your whole life can change with supplication. That’s the most powerful tool you have. Use it. Don’t waste it. It can change your fate. Only He can give you what you want. And you’ll be rewarded just for asking! As much as the Almighty opens doors for us, He also closes them. When that happens, it takes a mature mind to say, “I don’t understand it, but I’m not going to get upset because He knows what’s good for me. I shall accept it. I trust Him fully.” Never forget that the Almighty is on our side. If we take a single step towards Him, He takes many steps towards us! Yes, life is hard and unfortunate things happen to us. Often we don’t know why they happen. But trust Him and know that He wants good for us. HOPE | 35 Sonpon, Leroy M. III (2 April 2018). "Zimbabwean Grand Mufti Warns Liberian Muslims Against Physical, Speech Violence". Liberian Observer.Ismail ibn Tata Menk, also known as Mufti Menk, is a Muslim cleric from Zimbabwe. Head of the country's fatwa department, Menk has been identified as a Salafi. Mufti Menk Arrives in Gambia". 2 November 2018. Archived from the original on 11 April 2019 . Retrieved 13 June 2021.

Zainal, Norhidayyu (28 March 2014). "Dakwah cara Mufti Menk". Sinar Harian. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Ngom, Fallou; Kurfi, Mustapha H.; Falola, Toyin (26 September 2020). The Palgrave Handbook of Islam in Africa. Springer Nature. p. 197. ISBN 978-3-030-45759-4. A very good introduction to the Seerah. After watching some informative films, series and lectures, I really wanted to get into its reading materials. I wanted to start of with the Sealed Nectar but decided to go with this book as it is a little lighter and can potentially prepare you for the other more renowned works. Not to mention it had the endorsement of Mufti Menk. It is in that regard, that this book did a really great job and is a really good starting point for children. Hence why, owning a physical copy of this book for your household is a must. For that and also the author explicitly has asked to not make PDF copies for distribution, which we as muslims should honour. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................. 5 BIOGRAPHY ........................................ 7 HOPE ................................................ 8 PATIENCE ......................................... 70 FORGIVENESS .................................. 118 SINCERITY .......................................174 REPENTANCE ................................... 228 YOUR QUOTES ................................. 300Using captivating storytelling to present an overview of the key events in the life of the Messenger ﷺ , The Simple Seerah is a unique series that makes the biography of the Messenger ﷺ more accessible and easy to understand. Although the series was produced with children in mind, it appeals to a wide audience, including teenagers and those who may not have studied the Seerah before. With a rush of cool air, distant lands rolled by in a mesmerising display. They sped past Yathrib and beyond Khaybar. With each leap, the pain and difficulty from the Year of Sadness became more distant as they speared through the night towards Jerusalem, the same direction the Prophet and his followers turned to while praying.” 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 MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS II Don’t panic, don’t be frustrated, don’t worry. You’re exactly where the Almighty wants you to be at this point in time. Whatever you’ve experienced so far is all part of His Divine Plan. It will shape and mould you into the person you’re meant to be. If you have a good heart, thank the Almighty. Don’t ever regret it. You may be let down by people and you’ll be disappointed but no matter what happens, you’ll end up the winner. He knows and sees everything. There will always be someone who’s taller, richer, better-looking with a better job and so on. We can either allow ourselves to fall into the dangerous trap of comparison, or we can choose to remember that regardless of that, we all have our own struggles. That’s life. Live it! HOPE | 12

Mufti Ismail ibn Musa Menk (born 27 June 1975) is a Zimbabwean Islamic scholar. He is the Grand Mufti [5] [6] of Zimbabwe's Muslim community, [7] [8] and head of the fatwa department for the Council of Islamic Scholars of Zimbabwe. 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 | 20Menk was honoured with an Honorary Doctorate of Social Guidance by Aldersgate College, Philippines and its collaborative partner Aldersgate College – Dublin, Ireland on 16 April 2016. [30] KSBEA 2015 Global Leadership Award 2015 Winners" (PDF). The Times of India. 10 June 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2015 . Retrieved 8 July 2015. MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS II Pray for a heart of ease, calm and hope. Pray that the Almighty protects it from being cold and bitter. Pray that He keeps it firm in faith. When your failure brings you closer to your Creator, that’s NOT failure. That is your success. Thank the Almighty for it. Whatever’s going on in your life right now, never take for granted what the Almighty has done. Remember, all things happen for a reason. Let’s face it, we will never be able to write down every single blessing the Almighty has given us. Start being grateful. Thank Him daily. HOPE | 28 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.

a b "The 500 Most Influential Muslims 2013–14" (PDF). Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 July 2018 . Retrieved 25 March 2018. He is active in the international arena and is a strong proponent of peace and justice, speaking up against all forms of terrorism. While there are many resources available for English-speakers to learn about the Prophet ﷺ, much of the literature can be dense with information and facts. This can be disengaging for a younger or non-academic crowd who are often only engaged when information is conveyed in a more compelling, straightforward manner.

In 2018 he published a collection of his sayings as a book titled Motivational Moments [27] [28] and in 2019 published the second edition, titled Motivational Moments 2. [29] Awards and recognition [ edit ]