Reflections From Life: A Muslims Guide To Inspiration

Preface

      Each one of you has those moments of despair when every act seems to go wrong. You feel that people around you have become your enemy. Life doesn't seem to be going in the direction you want. Every attempt to put things right becomes a total failure, leaving you with nothing but devastation. This is the exact moment you need a friend, a support or an inspiration to carry on with your efforts. What better friend than one in the form of a book?

I have been through moments of devastation over and over again. I know the emotions people go through when they cannot find a single ray of hope. I have been through situations where I felt that I was on my own with no help around. There was no one to support me or understand what I was trying to do in life.

These situations are a natural and a healthy part of every human being's life. What is not healthy, however, is to become stagnant in these moments of despair; to become so focussed on what's wrong that you forget to look at what's going right in your life. The cycle of depressive thoughts and gloomy feelings will continue until you put a stop to it.

As a consequence of difficult situations that I have endured throughout my life, I have learned to find beauty in every moment. I wrote this book to share my experiences with others and to inspire my Muslim brothers and sisters.

This book will help you break the cycle of despair. It will be your guide and inspiration towards positivity. It will help you attain serenity. The contents of this book can be applied to any difficult situation.

For the best results, do not rush through this book. Read a little each day and reflect over its contents, applying the techniques to your life. Be easy on yourself and give yourself time; you cannot expect to become at peace and optimistic overnight after having spent the major part of your life crying or in despair. Take little steps and you're sure to find yourself on the road of optimism, Insha Allah.