"Because the mind that created the problem can't create the solution, we must adjust our thinking. Have we ever thought that the main cause for failure and unhappiness is trading what we want most for what we want at the moment."
I read this in an article, "Master Your Inner World" by Stephane Boucher, the creator of http://BestInspiration.com, http://BestMotivation.com and http://BestSpirituality.com.
To sum it up, I think this is why it has been said that good things will come to people who are patient. This is in synch with what Islam teaches - patience is part of faith. If you want to improve your capacity to enjoy life and be happy, then consider starting owning and taking responsibility for your negative emotions. Stop blaming everything else - your parents, your situation, your environment and the list goes on. Realize that ultimately, YOU are the master of your inner world and that nothing outside yourself is the cause of your suffering and should be blamed for it. This will change everything.
On that note, I'm glad with my decision to take A-Quran study classes, which will start this afternoon, actually. In my 34 years of living life so far, I've never even once completed the Al-Quran. I feel that not knowing how to read the Al-Quran is such a loss for me, being a Muslim.
When my parents went their separate ways when I was 13, no one was paying attention to me and my brothers' religious education, especially after our religious teacher passed away. I used to blame my parents for my lack of religious background. Despite having a father who used to work in the state's religious department, I'm not well-versed with Islamic teachings and I can't read the Al-Quran very well.
When I got married, my ex-husband, Tahir promised to teach me, as he used to be a Qaari, and he reads very well, but that never happened. As a husband, he failed to lead me into the right path.
After my divorce, I have wanted to enrol in Al-Quran classes at the national mosque, Majid Negara, but because of my erratic schedule, I've been shelving my plans for the longest time. I feel that I've been procrastinating for far too long.
So, today, I'm taking the bull by the horn. Wish me all the best, and that I will complete reading the Al-Quran, very soon. I really hope to do it before I turn 35.
3 comments:
Hmmm, after my first lesson, doesn't seem like I can "khatam" complete my Al-Quran reading classes in less than a year. Informed by a class mate, I have to finish Iqra' 6 before I can move to Al-Quran! Most people take about 2-3 years. But nonetheless, I've started, that's what's important, isn't it?
Wish you the best....it's been my experience also, a lot of parents (esp in KL nowadays?) neglect their children's religious education.
Reading your attempt, inspires me to take up Quran reading classes too...
Hey great to know I've inspired you to take up Quran reading classes! Yes, do, do, do :)
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