Way of Life
I don't know about all the other Muslims out there, but every time I read a new hadith, a new part of the Quran I had never really understood before, or a new story about our beloved Prophet Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him, it gives me a newfound appreciation for what Islam really is.
For me, Islam is not just a religion. Islam is a way of life. Everything that I do everyday is determined by my religion. For example, before starting anything, I remind myself why I live and why I am doing this. I do everything that I do for God. "Say, 'Indeed, my prayer, my rites of sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah , Lord of the worlds.'" (Quran 6:12).
As an activist, praise from other people sometimes gets to me. I try my best to focus on the constructive criticism that I get about how I can be a better person and a better activist. When I put my head on the ground five times a day, I focus on how that is the most humble act I can do to declare my devotion to God. My faith keeps me grounded so that I do not forget who I am, where I came from, and who I wake up to serve every day.
For me, Islam is not just a religion. Islam is a way of life. Everything that I do everyday is determined by my religion. For example, before starting anything, I remind myself why I live and why I am doing this. I do everything that I do for God. "Say, 'Indeed, my prayer, my rites of sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah , Lord of the worlds.'" (Quran 6:12).
As an activist, praise from other people sometimes gets to me. I try my best to focus on the constructive criticism that I get about how I can be a better person and a better activist. When I put my head on the ground five times a day, I focus on how that is the most humble act I can do to declare my devotion to God. My faith keeps me grounded so that I do not forget who I am, where I came from, and who I wake up to serve every day.
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