Ideal Muslim Teenager...

Join The FaceBook Group Now....

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Fri, 27 May 2016 11:16:00 +0100

I've created a FACEBOOK GROUP which will be more interactive, fun and engaging. I will be updating on there quite regularly. So do join the group and I will approve you, the link is below:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/990127954376294/

Salsabil.

Don't be average...

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Thu, 26 May 2016 21:48:00 +0100

Believers are not meant to be average...

Most people are people who like to blend into the crowd. They are average in their studies, go on to get average jobs, and lead average lives.

But believers are not meant to be average, they are meant to stand out. They are meant to be seen as “strange” for all that they wish to achieve in both this world and the next.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Islam began as something strange and will revert to being strange as it began, so give glad tidings to the strangers.”

Do not fear being a “stranger” in wanting to follow the footsteps of our pious predecessors. They were never average! They were people of Action, people of Determination, people of lifelong Commitment.

When you stand up and reach towards higher goals, those around you want you to sit back down, to lower your standards and to be average just like them. Greatness makes them uncomfortable.

Be great anyway!

#ramadan2016 #ramadanpreparation

parable of life

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Sat, 4 Jan 2014 15:34:00 GMT

Imam Al Ghazali gives us an amazing parable. The parable of a man who walks through the forest, and as he is walking, he is calm. suddenly a lion jumps and starts chasing him. so he runs and runs as fast as he could. then he sees a well in front of him, and he jumps into it and grabs onto a rope and he is in safety.

But then he notices a snake beneath him that just wants to bite him. And the mean becomes very scared now. The snake is down and the lion is up. So what can he do? Slowly he sees two mice coming in, one black and one white. the mice starts chewing the rope. Now he really is frightened, and in this spare, he notices on the wall a honey comb. sweet honey! So the man dips his finger into it and starts eating from it. Suddenly he forgets about the lion, snake and mice.

Imam Ghazali says this is the parable of life!

The lion is death chasing us, it can jump up from anytime anywhere. We are not sure when it will hit us.

The rope the man was holding onto was his life.

The snake beneath him is the grave that is waiting for man.

And the two mice, the black and white mice, the black one is a night, and the white one is the day. this is eating out our daily lives. day/night night/day , time passes and death is certain.

And the honeycomb is the distractions that are all around us. sometimes to some extent that it can take us away from remembering that death is certain.

Let's all remember Allah and Death at all times, Ameen

So, this is a little story which inspired me and thought i would share it! :o)

Let's be grateful...?!

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:48:00 GMT

Hadith of the day :)

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “…if the son of Adam has one valley, he will wish that he had a second, and if he had two valleys, he would wish that he had a third. The stomach of the son of Adam will be filled only with dust (i.e., he is never satisfied)…” (Reported by Ahmad, 5/219; Saheeh al-Jaami’, 1781).

let’s use gratitude to learn to enjoy what we have rather than fretting over what we don’t.

Steadfast onto the Deen

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 18:48:00 +0100

The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said to his Companions: "After you there are going to be days of patience. The patience during that time is like the one clutching on to a hot coal. The one who works and does good deeds during that time will receive the reward of fifty men who do deeds similar to him." (Hasan)

Plan your Ramadan!

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Tue, 9 Jul 2013 10:39:00 +0100

great talk for what you can do to make the most of Ramadan!

participate in this competition!

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 14:49:00 +0100

http://the-ideal-teenager.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/blog-post.html

Competition!

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 14:35:00 +0100

Life is like a rose

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Sun, 6 Jan 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Know that life is like a rose - beautiful. There may be thorns which prick you from time to time, but that does not negate the fact that the rose is still beautiful.

At times, we need a few trials in our beautiful lives. These trials expiate our sins, they teach us great lessons, they strengthen us and increase us in wisdom.

So say: Alhamdulillaah 'ala kulli haal (Praise be to Allah in all circumstances)

Salsabil.

TAKE ADVANTAGE...

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Sun, 4 Nov 2012 17:56:00 GMT

USE YOUR PRIME YOUTH BEFORE DEATH TAKES OVER....

I'm back again!!

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Sun, 4 Nov 2012 17:50:00 GMT

Assalamoualaikoum all, peace be upon you...

I haven't been posting here for a while. Life has been busy, busy, busy..
BUT one thing I have learnt during this time is..

We spend the lives that Allah has given us in deluding ourselves, but why do we do this?
The answer is very simple, it is because we have made the dunya, the life of this world, our PURPOSE!!
Indeed, one should change this.. we should make our purpose for the hereafter...

ISLAM is good for you, and GOOD for others...

I guess all of us need a remind now and then :)
Salsabil.

Little gems

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:08:00 +0100

Allah never forsakes..

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Wed, 5 Sep 2012 13:24:00 +0100

Perspective

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:35:00 +0100

“In the perspective of every person lies a lens through which we may better understand ourselves.”

Our actions...

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:54:00 +0100

Hadith

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:52:00 +0100

Reason to live

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:47:00 +0100

Bring your friends closer to Allah!!

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:09:00 +0100

In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful Why should you, a young Muslim, be helping to bring your friends closer to Allah? After all, you've got your own struggles to deal with: trying to explain why you pray, Hijab discrimination, dealing with parents who think you've gone nuts because you're growing a beard, or all the other difficulties faced by a number of practicing Muslim youth? Islam was never meant to be an individualistic faith, reserved for the "chosen few". Muslims have a duty to spread the Deen; and practicing Muslim youth, whether beginners, activists or leaders, have a crucial role to play. "Allah has put them in a position that perhaps no one else is in, "They have the means to communicate with their peers, they have an understanding of what they're going through plus they have the guidance of Islam." Who is your childhood friend going to listen to? Who is your childhood friend, who would rather spend Fridays at McDonalds's than the Masjid, or your classmate who is Muslim in name and only knows that "Muslims don't eat pork" going to listen to: the nice Imam of the Masjid who would freak out if he saw the way they were dressed and talked or you who may have grown up with them, joked with them, or see them everyday in school? The answer is obvious: You. Don't panic. Here are some tips and advice which can help. These are advises from other Muslims, many of whom have been there and done that: Tip # 1 : Make Your Intention Sincere All work we do should ideally be for the sake of Allah. That includes the task of bringing someone closer to Allah. That of course means this should not be connected to arrogance, thinking you're the teacher and everyone else should be lucky you've embarked on a crusade to save them. Guidance is from Allah. Make Dua and make sincere efforts and remember Allah. Tip # 2 : Practice What You Preach Not practicing what you preach is wrong and you will lose the confidence of anyone, young or old, once they figure you out. Don't do it. Tip # 3 : Use The Qur'an, Seerah of the Prophet and Ahlulbait (peace be upon them) As Dawa Guides Read and understand those chapters of the Qur'an which talk about how the Prophets presented the message of Islam to their people. Read the Seerah to see especially how the Prophet Muhammad and Ahlulbait peace and blessings be upon them) brought Islam to so many different people, including young people. As well, talk to Dawa workers, and check out manuals they may have written. Tip # 4 : Talk To People As If You Really Don't Know Them Don't assume you know someone just by looking at them. You don't know that the Muslim girl in your homeroom who walks through the school's hallways as if they were fashion show catwalks, is not someone you can talk to about Allah because she looks like a snob. Or that the Muslim guy who you've never seen at Juma at your university is a "bad Muslim". Maybe he was never really taught Islam and has no idea what importance Friday prayers have in Islam, especially for Muslim men. Tip # 5 : Smile Did you know the Prophet was big on smiling? But many "practicing" Muslims seem to have "their faces on upside down" as one speaker once said-frowning and serious. Smiling, being polite and kind are all part of the manners of the Prophet, which we must exercise in our daily lives. If we want to approach others with Islam, we have to make ourselves approachable. Smiling is key to this. But note that being approachable does not mean being flirtations with the other gender. There are Islamic rules for how men and women should deal with each other which have to be respected. Tabligh is no excuse to have long and private conversations and meetings with the other sex, for example. Set up a system where someone expressing an interest in Islam is referred to someone of the same sex. Tip # 6 : Take The Initiative & Hang Out With Them Take the first step and invite someone you may have spoken to a couple of times to sit at lunch together, to check out a hockey game or invite them over for Iftaar in Ramadan. Also, share difficulties, sorrows and frustrations. Help with homework, be a shoulder to cry on when depression hits, or just plain listen when your friend is upset, discuss common problems and KEEP THEIR SECRETS. There are few things as annoying as a snitch and backstabber. But an important note: if the problem is of a serious nature, (i.e. your friend is thinking is taking drugs), notify and consult an adult immediately. Tip # 7 : Show Them Islam Is Relevant Today, Right Here, Right Now Young people may think Islam is too "old fashioned" and not in tune with the modern age. Prove this wrong. Show how Islam is really about relating to Allah, which any human being can do, anywhere, anytime. Allah is always closer to you than your jugular vein and He hears and knows everything. Encourage friends to ask Allah's help during tests, exams, and in dealing with problems at home with parents and siblings. Also point out how Islam relates to teenagers: Islam gives you focus and an understanding of who you are and where you are going, which most of "teen culture" does not. Tip # 8 : Get Them Involved In Volunteer Work With You If you are already involved in the community, get your friend to help out. Ask them to make a flyer for one of your youth group's events or brainstorm for ideas about activities to hold this school year. This involvement makes them feel part of the Muslim community and deepens your friendship, since you are now working together on something beneficial for both of you. Make sure you thank them for their contribution. Tip # 9 : Ask Them 4 Fundamental Questions As your friendship develops, you will notice the topics you discuss may become more serious. You may be discussing, for instance, future goals and plans. Khan recommends four questions to ask that can steer the topic to Allah and Islam: a. Where am I going in life and what would make me really happy deep down inside? b. What do I believe? c. Who should I be grateful to? d. Did I get to where I am today without the help of anyone? Tip # 10 : Emphasize Praying 5 Times A Day Before Any Other Aspect Of Islam A person's main connection with Allah, on a daily basis, is through the prayer five times a day. Don't emphasize any other aspect of Islam until your friend starts making a real effort to pray five times a day. Emphasize the direct connection one has with Allah in prayer. If they are facing a problem, tell them to pray, and to ask Allah for help in Salah and outside this time. When possible, make it a point to pray together during your "hang out time". If your friend begins to pray, that is the first step to other aspects of Islam like giving up swearing, treating parents with respect or dressing Islamically. Tip # 11 : Help Instill Confidence In Adults Adults, like Bart Simpson's dad Homer, are considered bumbling idiots in the eyes of "teen culture". Your job as a young Muslim is to help turn the tables on this false and un-Islamic belief. All you have to do is this: when a Muslim adult does something good (i.e. saving someone's life, donating money to a worthy cause, the Imam gives a good speech, taking good care of his/her family) bring it up in the course of your conversations with your friend and praise the adult in question. Doing this regularly may not only change your friend's perspective, but could lead to them seeing their own parents in a more respectful way. Tip # 12 : Support Them Even When They Become More Practicing Remember, just because a person starts practicing Islam more regularly, this does not mean everything will be okay from this point onwards. There will still be hard times, difficulties. There may be times when your friend may have doubts about his or her newfound practice of Islam. Be there to reassure them. By Dar-ul-Muslimeen

BE CONTENT

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:45:00 +0100

"Be content with what Allah has given you, and you will be among the richest of people."

Salsabil :)

Quote

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:35:00 +0100

"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."

Dua for exams...

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:44:00 +0100

Find it hard to wake up for fajr?

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:35:00 +0100

Knowledge

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:15:00 +0100

Happiness

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:54:00 +0100

You will not be able to give anyone happiness by means of your wealth, so do it by means of a cheerful countenance and good humour. - Prophet Muhammad.

Patience saying...

noreply@blogger.com (Salsabil) — Wed, 4 Apr 2012 21:10:00 +0100

"the longer the wait, the sweeter the reward!"
Be patient!!

Salsabil.