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- 1. Jeddah, KSA Presented by: Mohammed Faris, Founder & CEO, ProductiveMuslim.com Sponsored by: Organized by: Leading Productive Lives
- 2. This event is Facebook/Twitter friendly facebook.com/pro ductivemuslim twitter.com/abup roductive Please update our fans online with gems from this seminar #ProMJeddah
- 3. Programme Time Session 5.00pm Intro + Spiritual Productivity 7.00pm Break 7.30pm Physical Productivity 8.30pm Break 9.00pm Focus Management 10.30pm Q&A 11.00pm Departure
- 4. Let’s Begin!
- 5. Principles of Productivity Presented by: Mohammed Faris, Founder & CEO, ProductiveMuslim.com Sponsored by: Organized by:
- 6. What does Productivity mean to you?
- 7. Output/Input = Productivity Industry Definition
- 8. Productivity = Focus + Energy (towards a beneficial goal) Our Definition
- 9. Productivity = Focus + Energy (towards maximising your reward in Akhira) A Muslim Definition
- 10. A Muslim’s Perspective Action Outcome Productivity starts with Intentions Intention Must be done with Excellence
- 11. Why is it important for you to be Productive?
- 12. Why is it important to be Productive? • Key to Success • Gives Meaning to Life • Fulfills Your Purpose in Life
- 13. The Productivity Triangle Knowledge Action Consistency
- 14. The Key to Consistency: Discipline Discipline Personal Discipline •Mind Management •Body Management •Life Management Spiritual Submission •You Belong to Him •You Need Him •Piety Islam Achieves Both Aspects of Discipline for you.
- 15. How to develop Discipline? Higher Purpose Self-Accountability + + Constant Practice
- 16. Islam has all 3 ingredients Higher Purpose = Serving Allah Constant Practice = Salah + Fasting Self-Accountability = Our Records
- 17. More Practical Advice •Best time to be disciplined is when you least want to •Better to die trying...then to give up! •Be aware of “slipping” points •Have a Mentor/Coach/Teacher •Dua Dua Dua
- 18. Group Exercise: Choose 1 thing you find difficult to be disciplined in and pinpoint at least 1 slipping point Time: 5 minutes
- 19. Misconceptions of Productivity •Being Busy ≠ Being Productive •Being Productive ≠ no fun, no friends, no TV, no FB..et •Being Productive is not an event!
- 20. 3 Types of Productivity
- 21. The 3 Types of Productivity Spiritual Productivity Physical Productivity Social Productivity Islam
- 22. 3 Qualities of a ProductiveMuslim Spiritual Strength + Physical Vitality + Social Responsibility = ProductiveMuslim
- 23. The Story of
- 24. Spiritual Productivity Presented by: Mohammed Faris, Founder & CEO, ProductiveMuslim.com Sponsored by: Organized by:
- 25. Barakah: The Spiritual Link to Productivity
- 26. What is Barakah? والبركة: هي ثبوت الخير اإللهي في الشيء؛ فإنها إذا حلت في قليل كثرته ، وإذا حلت في كثير نفع ، ومن أعظم ثمار البركة في األمور كلها إستعمالها في طاعة هللا عز وجل . “Barakah is the attachment of Divine goodness to a thing, so if it occurs in something little, it increases it. And if it occurs in something much it benefits. And the greatest fruits of Barakah in all things is to use that barakah in the obedience of Allah (Subahanahu Wa Ta’ala)”
- 27. 18 sources of Barakah 1. Good Intentions 2. Belief and Piety in Allah 3. Putting your trust in Allah 4. Reciting Quran 5. Saying “Bismillah” 6. Eating with People 7. Honesty in Trade 8. Dua 9. Halal Income/mone y 10. Following the Sunnah 11. Praying Istikhara 12. Giving Thanks to Allah 13. Charity 14. Tying Ties of Kinship 15. Waking up early 16. Marriage 17. Salah 18. Istighfar
- 28. 7 Daily Spiritual Habits to Develop
- 29. 7 Daily Spiritual Habits to Develop 1: Sunnah Prayers before/after Salah
- 30. 7 Daily Spiritual Habits to Develop 2: Remembrance of Allah after every Salah
- 31. 7 Daily Spiritual Habits to Develop 3: Morning/Evening Remembrance of Allah
- 32. 7 Daily Spiritual Habits to Develop 4: Night Prayer
- 33. 7 Daily Spiritual Habits to Develop 5: Duha Prayer
- 34. 7 Daily Spiritual Habits to Develop 6: Always being in a state of Wudhu
- 35. 7 Daily Spiritual Habits to Develop 7: Recite 30m of Quran each day (minimum!)
- 36. Definitions of Productivity Importance of Productivity Productivity Triangle 3 Types of Productivity Spiritual Productivity Barakah and Productivity 7 Daily Spiritual Habits to Develop Summary
- 37. Spiritual Productivity Presented by: Mohammed Faris, Founder & CEO, ProductiveMuslim.com Sponsored by: Organized by:
- 38. Presented by: Mohammed Faris, Founder & CEO, ProductiveMuslim.com Sponsored by: Organized by: Physical Productivity
- 39. 3 x Essential Body Hacks Managing Sleep Managing Food Managing Fitness
- 40. Changing Behaviour is Key! Brain vs. Mind
- 41. 2 x Critical Skills 1. Understanding how your brain reacts to change (Hint: Your brain doesn’t like it.) 2. Applying mind over matter to replace negative thinking with a more positive mind-set
- 42. How I overcame my Brain?
- 43. What you need... 1. Divine Support 2. Physical Vitality 3. Mental Will
- 44. How many days to change? 66 days to change permanently 21 days to ‘like’ a new habit
- 45. What if you fail?! •Life is a Continuum (driving along the way) •Keep your eye on the prize •Keep away from distractions •Involve Others
- 46. Managing Sleep
- 47. The Importance of Sleep • 1/3 of Your Life is Spent Sleeping! • Cannot be resisted (the gentle tyrant) • Important for health & well-being If you can manage sleep, you can manage your life
- 48. The Spiritual Significance of Sleep • Sign of Allah’s Power (Ayatul Kursi) • Realization of our Weakness • Reminder of Death/Resurrection • Rewards to those who overcome Sleep for Worship
- 49. Dilemma! Sleeping For Dunya Sleeping For Akhira vs.
- 50. How to Sleep? Spiritual Physical Social
- 51. How to Sleep? (Spiritual Solutions) Actions Before Sleep - Witr Prayer - Wudhu - Dua before Sleep During Sleep - Constant Remembrance - Dua if you wake up middle of the night - Dua if you can’t sleep After Sleep - Dua upon waking up - First actions
- 52. How to Sleep? (Physical Solutions) • Exercise to burn off stress (2-3 hrs before sleep) • Do not eat after 8.00pm • No caffeine in the evenings • Stretch before going to bed • Make the room as cool as possible • Do light reading before bed • Avoid TV (or laptop, Screens..etc)
- 53. How to Sleep? (Physical Solutions) Sleep Cycle: Your Key to Quality Sleep
- 54. Understanding Your Sleep Cycle •We’re not MachinesEverything in our body Pulses RhythmicallyLaw of Allah in the Universe Manage your sleep by working with your natural pulse and not against it
- 55. Understanding Your Sleep Cycle Stage 1: Falling Asleep Stage 2: Light Sleep Stage 3: Deep, slow- wave sleep Stage 4: Deep, slow- wave sleep Stage 5: REM: Dreaming Stage 90-120 minutes
- 56. Understanding Your Sleep Cycle 10pm 5am 11.30pm 1.00am 2.30am 4.00am 1 sleep cycle 2 sleep cycles 3 sleep cycles 4 sleep cycles (Assuming 90m Sleep Cycles)
- 57. How many hours should you sleep each night? Common Question How many sleep cycles do you need?
- 58. Q. What if I’m still tired? A. Power Naps
- 59. The Power of Power Naps • A Nap of 90min improves alertness by 10 hrs! • Naps make you smarter, healthier, & safer. • Why we need to nap? •Our bodies are programmed for 2 periods of intense sleep. (2am - 4am, and 1pm - 3pm) • 3 Types of Naps: •Cat Nap (20m), Action Nap (40m), Long Nap (90m).
- 60. How to Nap? • Choose a safe/quiet place (preferably lie down) • Have a light blanket (nothing heavy!) • Set an Alarm • Darken the Room/Use Eye Shades • Calm your body by breathing slowly/deeply • Use earplugs or turn on white noise • Quiet Your Mind with Dhikr
- 61. How to Sleep? (Social Solutions) • Having a ‘Clean’ Heart before going to bed by: • Forgiving those who wronged you • Resolving Conflicts/Emotional Issues • Do NOT sleep whilst angry • If it’s too late to talk to people, write it down! Imagine you died that night
- 62. How to Sleep? Spiritual Physical Social
- 63. ACTION POINTS!!! 1. Learn the ‘Before Sleep Duas. Practice daily. 2. Measure Your Sleep Cycle (Involve friends/family) 3. Build a Habit of Napping into your routine
- 64. Early Rising • Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said “O Allah, make the early morning hours blessed for my nation.” • Early Rising Starts the Night Before • Have a Daily Morning Routine • Effective Ways to Wake Up
- 65. Group Exercise: Develop your own Morning Routine Time: 10 minutes
- 66. Example of Morning Routine Time Action 4.00am Qiyam/Witr 4.30am Remembrance of Allah/Dua 5.00am Fajr + Athkar + Quran 6.30am Exercise/Brainstorm/Reading/Writing 7.00am Breakfast
- 67. 3 x Essential Body Hacks Brain vs. Mind 3 x Ways to Manage Sleep The Importance of Early Rising Summary
- 68. Physical Productivity Presented by: Mohammed Faris, Founder & CEO, ProductiveMuslim.com Sponsored by: Organized by:
- 69. POP QUIZ! • What is the definition of Productivity? • What are the 3 types of Productivity? • What are the 3 ingredients to develop discipline? • How many days does it take to ‘like’ a new habit? • If I have a 90min sleep cycle and I sleep at 11pm, how many sleep cycles can I fit, if I need to wake up at 5am?
- 70. Focus Management Presented by: Mohammed Faris, Founder & CEO, ProductiveMuslim.com Sponsored by: Organized by:
- 71. Productivity = Focus + Energy (towards a beneficial goal) Our Definition of Productivity
- 72. How many minutes can you focus on a single task without getting distracted?
- 73. Why is it so hard to focus these days?
- 74. Why is it important to focus? • If you cannot focus [fill in the blanks] • Key Factor in Achieving Goals • Key Factor of Success (Dunya & Akhira!)
- 76. Practical Tips to Boost Your FOCUS
- 77. Step 1: Clear Your Mind • Perform a Brain Dump! • Record Your Brain Dump in a ‘trusted’ place
- 78. Step 2: Identify M.I.Ts • M.I.Ts = Most Important Tasks • 3-5 M.I.Ts Maximum • Important/Not Urgent • Arrange by Priority
- 79. Step 3: Apply the Focus Equation Focus = Disconnect + Simplify
- 80. Step 3a: Disconnect • Unplug • Disconnect Time • Solitude Zone • Get Outside/Change Environment • Make Yourself Invisible online • Stop ALL Notifications! • Internet Blocking Software, e.g. Freedom
- 81. Step 3b: Simplify • De-clutter your desk • De-clutter your desktop • De-clutter your Mind • De-clutter Your Life • Avoid Multi-tasking! One task at a time!
- 82. Step 4: Repeat Regularly! • Practice Practice Practice • Have at least 1 x Focus session per day • Schedule “Focus Blocks” in your calendar
- 83. Steps to build FOCUS Muscle! • Step 1: Clear Your Mind • Step 2: Identify M.I.Ts • Step 3. Apply Focus Equation • Step 4: Repeat the above regularly!
- 84. How does Islam boost our focus?
- 85. 3 x Ways Islam Improves our Focus Salah Lowering the Gaze Recitation of Quran
- 86. Salah: A School of Focus
- 87. Salah and Focus [23:1]Successful indeed are the believers. [23:2]Those who offer their Salat (prayers) with all solemnity and full submissiveness
- 88. How does Salah boost our Focus? • Disconnect from this life/Connect to Afterlife • A complex/simple Ritual • ‘Tuma’nina’ vs. Khushoo
- 89. How to improve focus in Salah? • The ‘fan’ example • Stop at Athan • Going to Masjid • Recite new Surahs • The 3 spits • Dua
- 90. Lowering The Gaze: Help Your Heart Focus
- 91. Reduces Distraction on the Heart “The soul is a temptress and loves to look at beautiful forms and the eye is the guide of the heart. The heart commissions its guide to go and look to see what is there and when the eye informs it of a beautiful image it shudders out of love and desire for it. Frequently such inter-relations tire and wear down both the heart and the eye. Therefore when the sight is prevented from looking and investigating the heart finds relief from having to go through the arduous task of (vainly) seeking and desiring.” Ibn Al-Qayyim
- 92. Gives Your Penetrating Insight “Whosoever builds his outward form upon following the Sunnah, his internal form upon perpetual contemplation and awareness of Allaah, he restrains his soul from following desires, he lowers his gaze from the forbidden things and he always eats the lawful things then his perception and insight shall never be wrong.” - Ibn Shujaa’ Al-Kirmaanee
- 93. Strengthens Your Discipline “the people seek nobility and power at the door of the Kings and they will not find it except through the obedience of Allaah.”
- 94. Recitation of Quran Develop Mindful Focus
- 95. Losing ‘Touch’ with the Quran Quran in 30 Days Quran in 60 days 5 pages per day 1 page per day 1 Ayah per day Quran in 7 Days
- 96. Let’s ‘Rebuild’ the Relationship again Quran in 30 Days Quran in 60 days 5 pages per day 1 page per day 1 Ayah per day Quran in 7 Days
- 97. How to improve focus in Quran? • Make an appointment with the Quran • Read to understand/teach • Ask Questions/Make dua as you read • Embark on Memorization Journey
- 98. 3 x Ways Islam Improves our Focus Salah Lowering the Gaze Recitation of Quran
- 99. BONUS SESSION: Beating Procrastination! Presented by: Mohammed Faris, Founder & CEO, ProductiveMuslim.com Sponsored by: Organized by:
- 100. “There’s an enemy. There is an intelligent, active, malign force working against us... ...It’s aim is to kill you.... ...It’s inside you, but it’s not you... ...It’s called Resistance.” We call it Shaytaan.
- 101. When does he fight us? Whenever you do an act that rejects immediate gratification in favor of long-term growth, health and integrity.
- 102. What does he do? fear, self-doubt, procrastination, addiction, distraction, timidity, ego and narcissism, self- loathing, perfectionism
- 103. 7 Practical Tips to Beat Procrastination
- 104. Tip 1: Find out Why?
- 105. Tip 2: Become a PRO
- 108. Tip 5: Public Pledge
- 109. Tip 6: Make Wudhuu + 2 Rak’ah
- 110. Tip 7: Seek refuge in Allah + Remembrance of Allah
- 111. Closing Session
- 112. Q&A
- 113. • Take Action • Share! • Contact us for help! • Visit us for more: Website/Facebook/Twitter/Mailing List What next?
- 114. What’s coming up?
- 115. SPECIAL THANKS TO:
- 116. SPECIAL THANKS TO:
- 117. Stay in Touch! facebook.com/pro ductivemuslim twitter.com/abup roductive youtube.com/productive uslim or e-mail us at: productivemuslim@gmail.com
Editor's Notes
- I’m just a normal guy.
- Definitions of Productivity: Productivity is to maximize the output of the production unit. Personal productivity: To maximize the output of your time A person playing video games is focussed + energy but NOT towards a benenficial goal Rest of these sessions talk about how to remain focussed + maintain energy whenever you feel unproductive, ask yourself what are you missing? focus or energy?
- Definitions of Productivity: Productivity is to maximize the output of the production unit. Personal productivity: To maximize the output of your time A person playing video games is focussed + energy but NOT towards a benenficial goal Rest of these sessions talk about how to remain focussed + maintain energy whenever you feel unproductive, ask yourself what are you missing? focus or energy?
- Definitions of Productivity: Productivity is to maximize the output of the production unit. Personal productivity: To maximize the output of your time A person playing video games is focussed + energy but NOT towards a benenficial goal Rest of these sessions talk about how to remain focussed + maintain energy whenever you feel unproductive, ask yourself what are you missing? focus or energy?
- “Who ever asks Allah martyrdom sincerely, Allah will grant him that status even if he dies on his bed”
- "How many of you would say that demand in your lives has increased significantly during the past several years?" "How many of you," I ask next, "expect that demand in your lives is going to get even greater during the next several years?" For both, nearly every hand goes up. "OK," I say, "so here's the $64,000 question: How many of you expect your capacity to rise right along with demand?
- Consistency: (5) Narrated 'Aisha: The Prophet was asked, "What deeds are loved most by Allah?" He said, "The most regular constant deeds even though they may be few." He added, 'Don't take upon yourselves, except the deeds which are within your ability." (Book #76, Hadith #472) [Don’t over-commit, learn to say NO!]
- Ibn Qayim Being strict with Nafsa - quotes from Islam Discipline: Day by Day Remember your “mantra” لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله Think like a PRO!
- Ibn Qayim Being strict with Nafsa - quotes from Islam Discipline: Day by Day Remember your “mantra” لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله Think like a PRO!
- Ibn Qayim Being strict with Nafsa - quotes from Islam Discipline: Day by Day Remember your “mantra” لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله Think like a PRO!
- Ibn Qayim Being strict with Nafsa - quotes from Islam Discipline: Day by Day Remember your “mantra” لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله Think like a PRO!
- Ibn Qayim Being strict with Nafsa - quotes from Islam Discipline: Day by Day Remember your “mantra” لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله Think like a PRO!
- "How many of you would say that demand in your lives has increased significantly during the past several years?" "How many of you," I ask next, "expect that demand in your lives is going to get even greater during the next several years?" For both, nearly every hand goes up. "OK," I say, "so here's the $64,000 question: How many of you expect your capacity to rise right along with demand?
- Description of ProducitveMuslims in the Quran: “Muhammad is the apostle of Allah. and those who are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer), seeking Grace from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their prostration. This is their similitude in the Taurat; and their similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick, and it stands on its own stem, (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at them. Allah has promised those among them who believe and do righteous deeds forgiveness, and a great Reward” (Surah Al-Fath, Chapter #48, Verse #29) The first question we ask is why Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) described the companions differently in the different Books. The scholars who delved into this verse say that because the Jewish people didn’t adhere to the Law that was set for them and did not follow it properly (they had the knowledge but didn’t follow it), Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) wanted to show them the example of a future nation who would abide by the Law and worship Allah, hence the beautiful description of the Companions and their Salah. On the other hand, the Christians were extremely religiously committed; doing things they weren’t even asked to do, such as becoming monks and nuns, and shunning the life of this world. Thus, Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) wanted to give them the example of a future nation that would be religious whilst also productive and active. Similar to a plant which stands on its own, the sahaba did not rely on others to give them sustenance, and brought delight and wonders to those around them. ===== Abu Juhaifah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) made a bond of brotherhood between Salman and Abud-Darda'. Salman paid a visit to Abud-Darda' and found Umm Darda' (his wife) dressed in shabby clothes and asked her why she was in that state. She replied: "Your brother Abud-Darda' is not interested in (the luxuries of) this world. In the meantime Abud-Darda' came in and prepared a meal for Salman. Salman requested Abud-Darda' to eat (with him) but Abud-Darda' said: "I am fasting.'' Salman said: "I am not going to eat unless you eat.'' So, Abud-Darda' ate (with Salman). When it was night and (a part of the night passed), Abud-Darda' got up (to offer the night prayer) but Salman asked him to sleep and Abud-Darda' slept. After some time Abud-Darda' again got up but Salman asked him to sleep. When it was the last hours of the night, Salman asked him to get up and both of them offered (Tahajjud) prayer. Then Salman told Abud-Darda': "You owe a duty to your Rubb, you owe a duty to your body; you owe a duty to your family; so you should give to every one his due.” Abud-Darda' came to the Prophet (PBUH) and reported the whole story. Prophet (PBUH) said, "Salman is right". [Al-Bukhari]. The 3 spheres of productivity feed into each other.
- Spiritual Strength = Doesn’t matter how “strong”/”Weak” you are - mention, Abdullah Ibn Masoud thin. Physical Vitality = Mention hadeeth of “the strong believer is better than weak believer” Social Responsibility = ‘From among the lofty qualities of the Islamic Shari’ah is that it has legislated many actions of worship to be done in congregation. The Muslims gather that they may keep in contact with each other, come to know each other, seek advice from one another, seek help in removing any difficulties that they may be in, and discuss various issues with each other. This contains great benefit and many desirable points which can not be enumerated such as teaching the ignorant, helping the needy, softening the hearts, and manifesting the greatness of Islam. The Heavenly Revelation endorses this understanding for when it prohibits and commands it does not direct this prohibition to any specific individual but to the congregation as a whole.’ [The Spiritual Cure : An Explanation of Surat al Fatiha (Tabari, Baghawi, others) ] add Personal experience - about link between spiritual experience the spiritual side (the hidden equation) - not an equation
- "How many of you would say that demand in your lives has increased significantly during the past several years?" "How many of you," I ask next, "expect that demand in your lives is going to get even greater during the next several years?" For both, nearly every hand goes up. "OK," I say, "so here's the $64,000 question: How many of you expect your capacity to rise right along with demand?
- Productivity = Focus + Energy
- I’m just a normal guy.
- Productivity = Focus + Energy
- Worship in the widest sense (mother waking up to feed child, father getting up to gain income for his family..etc.)
- ProductiveMuslim Sleep Routine How many hours should I sleep? a. Sleep for Akhira, b. Sleep 1.5 hours, c. nap ProductiveMuslim Morning Routine: Automacity Creative People need a routine 5 Effective ways: 1. Manage your sleep (1.5 hour multiple + Napping) 2. Be excited about next day, 3. Multiple alarms, 4. Fajr Train, 5. Jump out of bed! What about UK prayer times during summer?
- Productivity = Focus + Energy
- What does focus mean?
- Definitions of Productivity: Productivity is to maximize the output of the production unit. Personal productivity: To maximize the output of your time A person playing video games is focussed + energy but NOT towards a benenficial goal Rest of these sessions talk about how to remain focussed + maintain energy whenever you feel unproductive, ask yourself what are you missing? focus or energy?
- Salah is a Mental, Physical, Spiritual, and Social “Focus” Exercise. Lowering your Gaze: Allah, the Exalted said, "Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their private parts; that will make for greater purity for them. Indeed Allah is well acquainted with all that they do." [an-Nur (24):30]The soul is a temptress and loves to look at beautiful forms and the eye is the guide of the heart. The heart commissions its guide to go and look to see what is there and when the eye informs it of a beautiful image it shudders out of love and desire for it. Frequently such inter-relations tire and wear down both the heart and the eye. 1. Too many images = distract you = lose focus. Can’t think clearly. Lower your gaze, less images, you’ll focus. e.g. Hajj. 2. Lowering gaze grants you light of Allah/Insight. 3. Lowering gaze makes you stronger/more determined. http://www.islamicawakening.com/viewarticle.php?articleID=479 Reducing Worries: 1. Tawakkul, 2.Salah, 3.Dua, 4.Morning/Evening Remembrances. 4. Memorization of Quran: Training to Focus.
- Reduces Distraction The soul is a temptress and loves to look at beautiful forms and the eye is the guide of the heart. The heart commissions its guide to go and look to see what is there and when the eye informs it of a beautiful image it shudders out of love and desire for it. Clears Perception just as the servant restrained the light of his eye from falling upon the unlawful, Allah blesses the light of his sight and heart thereby making him perceive what he would not have seen and understood had he not lowered his gaze. This is a matter that the person can physically sense in himself for the heart is like a mirror and the base desires are like rust upon it. When the mirror is polished and cleaned of the rust then it will reflect the realities (haqaaiq) as they actually are. However if it remains rusty then it will not reflect properly and therefore its knowledge and speech will arise from conjecture and doubt. Gives you strength This is why the one who follows his base desires shall find in himself the ignominy of the soul, its being weak, feeble and contemptible. Indeed Allah places nobility for the one who obeys Him and disgrace for the one who disobeys Him, "So do not lose heart nor fall into despair; for you must gain mastery if you are true in faith." [Ali Imran (3): 139]
- Reduces Distraction The soul is a temptress and loves to look at beautiful forms and the eye is the guide of the heart. The heart commissions its guide to go and look to see what is there and when the eye informs it of a beautiful image it shudders out of love and desire for it. Clears Perception just as the servant restrained the light of his eye from falling upon the unlawful, Allah blesses the light of his sight and heart thereby making him perceive what he would not have seen and understood had he not lowered his gaze. This is a matter that the person can physically sense in himself for the heart is like a mirror and the base desires are like rust upon it. When the mirror is polished and cleaned of the rust then it will reflect the realities (haqaaiq) as they actually are. However if it remains rusty then it will not reflect properly and therefore its knowledge and speech will arise from conjecture and doubt. Gives you strength This is why the one who follows his base desires shall find in himself the ignominy of the soul, its being weak, feeble and contemptible. Indeed Allah places nobility for the one who obeys Him and disgrace for the one who disobeys Him, "So do not lose heart nor fall into despair; for you must gain mastery if you are true in faith." [Ali Imran (3): 139]
- Reduces Distraction The soul is a temptress and loves to look at beautiful forms and the eye is the guide of the heart. The heart commissions its guide to go and look to see what is there and when the eye informs it of a beautiful image it shudders out of love and desire for it. Clears Perception just as the servant restrained the light of his eye from falling upon the unlawful, Allah blesses the light of his sight and heart thereby making him perceive what he would not have seen and understood had he not lowered his gaze. This is a matter that the person can physically sense in himself for the heart is like a mirror and the base desires are like rust upon it. When the mirror is polished and cleaned of the rust then it will reflect the realities (haqaaiq) as they actually are. However if it remains rusty then it will not reflect properly and therefore its knowledge and speech will arise from conjecture and doubt. Gives you strength This is why the one who follows his base desires shall find in himself the ignominy of the soul, its being weak, feeble and contemptible. Indeed Allah places nobility for the one who obeys Him and disgrace for the one who disobeys Him, "So do not lose heart nor fall into despair; for you must gain mastery if you are true in faith." [Ali Imran (3): 139]
- Salah is a Mental, Physical, Spiritual, and Social “Focus” Exercise. Lowering your Gaze: Allah, the Exalted said, "Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their private parts; that will make for greater purity for them. Indeed Allah is well acquainted with all that they do." [an-Nur (24):30]The soul is a temptress and loves to look at beautiful forms and the eye is the guide of the heart. The heart commissions its guide to go and look to see what is there and when the eye informs it of a beautiful image it shudders out of love and desire for it. Frequently such inter-relations tire and wear down both the heart and the eye. 1. Too many images = distract you = lose focus. Can’t think clearly. Lower your gaze, less images, you’ll focus. e.g. Hajj. 2. Lowering gaze grants you light of Allah/Insight. 3. Lowering gaze makes you stronger/more determined. http://www.islamicawakening.com/viewarticle.php?articleID=479 Reducing Worries: 1. Tawakkul, 2.Salah, 3.Dua, 4.Morning/Evening Remembrances. 4. Memorization of Quran: Training to Focus.