
Gems For The Talibul Ilm
February 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
*🌟 Summary of Life by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani 🌟*
When asked, *“What is the summary of life?”* the respected Mufti shared these 20 golden points:
1️⃣ Always be grateful to Allah.
2️⃣ Live so no one has complaints against you—not even people, let alone Allah.
3️⃣ Never compete with family; accept loss if needed, but avoid rivalry.
4️⃣ Don’t claim to be a scholar for special treatment. Be a giver.
5️⃣ The best meals are at home—what’s destined for you will feel royal.
6️⃣ Place your hopes only in Allah.
7️⃣ Increase your efforts daily.
8️⃣ Avoid the company of the arrogant and the wealthy (if they’re prideful).
9️⃣ Give charity in the morning & seek forgiveness in the evening.
🔟 Add sweetness to your speech.
1️⃣1️⃣ Don’t raise your voice, even with a child.
1️⃣2️⃣ Respect the source of your income—it brings barakah.
1️⃣3️⃣ Sit with successful people—you’ll become like them.
1️⃣4️⃣ Respect skilled people, no matter their profession.
1️⃣5️⃣ Show good character to parents, teachers, & relatives for a blessed life.
1️⃣6️⃣ Be moderate in all things.
1️⃣7️⃣ Connect with ordinary people—you’ll learn a lot.
1️⃣8️⃣ Don’t complain about others; the Prophet ﷺ disliked complainers.
1️⃣9️⃣ Present things positively—it solves many issues.
2️⃣0️⃣ Stay silent in gatherings of elders.
*Dua for Times of difficulty:*
*"رَبَّنَا آتِنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً وَّهَيِّئْ لَنَا مِنْ أَمْرِنَا رَشَدًا"*
*“Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and guide us rightly in our affairs.”* 🤲
May Allah guide us to implement these gems in our lives. Ameen.
❤️
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