{"id":3285,"date":"2025-01-12T07:25:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T07:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/?post_type=class&#038;p=3285"},"modified":"2025-01-21T10:11:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T10:11:16","slug":"self-improvement-in-islam-the-practical-guide","status":"publish","type":"class","link":"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/index.php\/class\/self-improvement-in-islam-the-practical-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Improvement in Islam -The Practical Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-b569830\" data-block-id=\"b569830\"><style>.stk-b569830 {height:50px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-5a52015 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"5a52015\"><style>.stk-5a52015 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-5a52015 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:28px !important;padding-right:28px !important;padding-bottom:28px !important;padding-left:28px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-5a52015-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-8d533e0\" data-block-id=\"8d533e0\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-8d533e0 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-8d533e0\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-8-d-533-e-0-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-8-d-533-e-0-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-423e9e8\" data-block-id=\"423e9e8\"><style>.stk-423e9e8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-423e9e8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-423e9e8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">\u201c Whoever purifies themselves, they only do so for their own good. And to Allah is the final return..\u201d <br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">(Qur\u2019an 35:18)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<style>.gspb_text-id-gsbp-18176a5{font-size:22px;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-18176a5{font-weight:500!important;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-18176a5{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-10,var(--theme-palette-color-10,#212121));}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-18176a5{margin-top:100px!important;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-18176a5\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-18176a5 \">In our first <a href=\"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/03\/self-improvement-in-islam\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2924\"><strong>article<\/strong><\/a>, we explored the significance of the motivations that propel our journey toward self-improvement Islam,<br><br>Now, let\u2019s unwrap the <strong>HOW<\/strong>.<br>\u00a0<br>Self-improvement in Islam is a duty, a holistic process involving the heart, mind, and body. It aims to improve one&#8217;s relationship with Allah, refine character, and contribute positively to society. Muslims can achieve both worldly success and eternal happiness by following this practical guide based on spiritual growth, ethical conduct, and a balanced life:<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f2c53d9\" id=\"strong-span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-phase-1-self-reflection-strong-span-strong\" data-block-id=\"f2c53d9\"><style>.stk-f2c53d9 {align-items:flex-start !important;display:flex !important;}.stk-f2c53d9 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;font-weight:bold !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-f2c53d9 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-left stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Phase-1: Self-Reflection<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.gspb_container-id-gsbp-6e83de2{flex-direction:column;box-sizing:border-box;}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-6e83de2.gspb_container > p:last-of-type{margin-bottom:0}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-6e83de2.gspb_container{position:relative;}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-6e83de2.gspb_container{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-10,var(--theme-palette-color-10,#212121));}#gspb_container-id-gsbp-6e83de2.gspb_container{margin-bottom:50px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-container gspb_container gspb_container-gsbp-6e83de2\" id=\"gspb_container-id-gsbp-6e83de2\"><style>.gspb_text-id-gsbp-f5fdbf0{font-size:22px;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-f5fdbf0{font-weight:500!important;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-f5fdbf0{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-10,var(--theme-palette-color-10,#212121));}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-f5fdbf0{margin-top:0px!important;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-f5fdbf0\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-f5fdbf0 \">Engaging in self-reflection is vital for personal growth. Muslims are encouraged to assess their actions, intentions, and adherence to Islamic principles regularly. This introspection helps identify areas for improvement and promotes accountability by:<br><br>     . <strong>Having frequent private moments<\/strong> when you perform the prayer, read the Quran, and make supplications fosters spiritual growth and inner peace. These practices remind Muslims of their purpose and guide their self-improvement journey.<br><br><strong>      . Self-accountability<\/strong> is essential for evaluating one\u2019s actions and identifying areas of improvement.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-2e0343e is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"2e0343e\"><style>.stk-2e0343e {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:25px !important;}.stk-2e0343e .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-2e0343e-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-7485383\" data-block-id=\"7485383\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-7485383 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-7485383\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-7485383-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-7485383-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9ef2411\" data-block-id=\"9ef2411\"><style>.stk-9ef2411 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-9ef2411 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-9ef2411 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"> \u201cIf We had willed, We would have elevated him with Our signs, but he clung to this life\u2014following his evil desires. His example is that of a dog: if you chase it away, it pants, and if you leave it, it \u02f9still\u02fa pants. This is the example of the people who deny Our signs. So narrate \u02f9to them\u02fa stories \u02f9of the past\u02fa, so perhaps they will reflect.\u201d<br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Quran 7:176<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<style>@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Lato\");.gspb_text-id-gsbp-a0fd684{font-weight:400;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-a0fd684{font-family:Lato,sans-serif;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-a0fd684{font-size:24px;line-height:170%;}@media (max-width:689.98px){.gspb_text-id-gsbp-a0fd684{font-size:16px;}}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-a0fd684{letter-spacing:.3px;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-a0fd684{font-weight:500!important;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-a0fd684{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-4,var(--theme-palette-color-4,#111518));}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-a0fd684{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:50px!important;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-a0fd684\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-a0fd684 \"><br><br><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-c68ed60\" data-block-id=\"c68ed60\"><style>.stk-c68ed60 {border-top-left-radius:5px !important;border-top-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;margin-bottom:150px !important;}.stk-c68ed60 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:727px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-719\" src=\"http:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual39-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1682\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"Open Quran\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual39-scaled.jpg 1682w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual39-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual39-673x1024.jpg 673w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual39-768x1169.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual39-1009x1536.jpg 1009w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual39-1346x2048.jpg 1346w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1682px) 100vw, 1682px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-933af03\" id=\"span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-phase-2-emotional-intelligence-strong-span\" data-block-id=\"933af03\"><style>.stk-933af03 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-933af03 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Phase-2: Emotional Intelligence<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<style>@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Lato\");.gspb_text-id-gsbp-ad7bb6a{font-weight:400;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-ad7bb6a{font-family:Lato,sans-serif;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-ad7bb6a{font-size:22px;line-height:170%;}@media (max-width:689.98px){.gspb_text-id-gsbp-ad7bb6a{font-size:16px;}}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-ad7bb6a{letter-spacing:.3px;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-ad7bb6a{font-weight:500!important;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-ad7bb6a{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-4,var(--theme-palette-color-4,#111518));}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-ad7bb6a{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:50px!important;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-ad7bb6a\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-ad7bb6a \">Managing emotions is crucial for personal development. The Quran and hadith emphasize essential qualities for maintaining healthy relationships and emotional well-being, such as:<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d6b0002\" id=\"strong-patience-strong\" data-block-id=\"d6b0002\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Patience<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n<style>@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Lato\");.gspb_text-id-gsbp-487d9c5{font-weight:400;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-487d9c5{font-family:Lato,sans-serif;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-487d9c5{font-size:22px;line-height:170%;}@media (max-width:689.98px){.gspb_text-id-gsbp-487d9c5{font-size:16px;}}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-487d9c5{letter-spacing:.3px;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-487d9c5{font-weight:500!important;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-487d9c5{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-4,var(--theme-palette-color-4,#111518));}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-487d9c5{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:50px!important;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-487d9c5\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-487d9c5 \">Patience is a key characteristic of self-improvement. Life is filled with challenges and hardships, and Islam teaches that patience during trials brings one closer to Allah and his goal. Practicing patience helps control anger, frustration, and impulsiveness, fostering emotional resilience and self-control.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-80b9b18 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"80b9b18\"><style>.stk-80b9b18 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-80b9b18 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-80b9b18-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-9403534\" data-block-id=\"9403534\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-9403534 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-9403534\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-9403534-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-9403534-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-49951d7\" data-block-id=\"49951d7\"><style>.stk-49951d7 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-49951d7 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-49951d7 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"> \u201cIndeed, Allah is with the patient.\u201d<br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">(Quran 2:153)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6821b3d\" id=\"strong-strong-tazkiyah-purification-of-the-soul-strong-strong\" data-block-id=\"6821b3d\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong><strong>Tazkiyah (Purification of the Soul)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n<style>@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Lato\");.gspb_text-id-gsbp-6f52520{font-weight:400;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-6f52520{font-family:Lato,sans-serif;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-6f52520{font-size:22px;line-height:170%;}@media (max-width:689.98px){.gspb_text-id-gsbp-6f52520{font-size:16px;}}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-6f52520{letter-spacing:.3px;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-6f52520{font-weight:500!important;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-6f52520{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-4,var(--theme-palette-color-4,#111518));}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-6f52520{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:50px!important;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-6f52520\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-6f52520 \">Tazkiyah refers to purifying the heart and soul from negative qualities such as arrogance, greed, jealousy, and hatred&#8230; This purification process leads to personal spiritual growth and better relationships.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-16172f6 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"16172f6\"><style>.stk-16172f6 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-16172f6 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-16172f6-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-13d9549\" data-block-id=\"13d9549\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-13d9549 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-13d9549\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-13-d-9549-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-13-d-9549-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-05f6d1b\" data-block-id=\"05f6d1b\"><style>.stk-05f6d1b .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-05f6d1b .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-05f6d1b .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"> \u201cAnd by the soul and \u02f9the One\u02fa Who fashioned it, then with \u02f9the knowledge of\u02fa right and wrong inspired it!, He has succeeded who purifies it (the soul).\u201d<br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">(Quran 91:7-9)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2a30bd0\" id=\"strong-strong-strong-gratitude-strong-strong-strong\" data-block-id=\"2a30bd0\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong><strong><strong>Gratitude<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n<style>@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Lato\");.gspb_text-id-gsbp-e78c173{font-weight:400;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-e78c173{font-family:Lato,sans-serif;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-e78c173{font-size:22px;line-height:170%;}@media (max-width:689.98px){.gspb_text-id-gsbp-e78c173{font-size:16px;}}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-e78c173{letter-spacing:.3px;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-e78c173{font-weight:500!important;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-e78c173{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-4,var(--theme-palette-color-4,#111518));}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-e78c173{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:50px!important;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-e78c173\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-e78c173 \">Outside religion, gratitude is essential for individual well-being. Recognizing the blessings of Allah and being thankful for them brings contentment and peace. It also improves mental health by focusing on the positives rather than dwelling on what&#8217;s lacking.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-d35e292 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"d35e292\"><style>.stk-d35e292 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-d35e292 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-d35e292-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-ee27c9b\" data-block-id=\"ee27c9b\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-ee27c9b .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-ee27c9b\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-ee-27-c-9-b-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-ee-27-c-9-b-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d60c26d\" data-block-id=\"d60c26d\"><style>.stk-d60c26d .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-d60c26d .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-d60c26d .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"> \u201cIf you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]\u201d<br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">(Quran 14:7)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-045ad57\" id=\"strong-strong-strong-strong-ihsan-excellence-in-conduct-strong-strong-strong-strong\" data-block-id=\"045ad57\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Ihsan (Excellence in Conduct)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n<style>@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Lato\");.gspb_text-id-gsbp-d6192c6{font-weight:400;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-d6192c6{font-family:Lato,sans-serif;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-d6192c6{font-size:22px;line-height:170%;}@media (max-width:689.98px){.gspb_text-id-gsbp-d6192c6{font-size:16px;}}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-d6192c6{letter-spacing:.3px;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-d6192c6{font-weight:500!important;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-d6192c6{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-4,var(--theme-palette-color-4,#111518));}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-d6192c6{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:50px!important;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-d6192c6\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-d6192c6 \">Ihsan refers to doing good deeds with the consciousness of Allah\u2019s presence. It&#8217;s the highest level of faith where every action, whether small or significant, is performed with sincerity and excellence.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-3a44b09 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"3a44b09\"><style>.stk-3a44b09 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-3a44b09 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-3a44b09-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-ca883e8\" data-block-id=\"ca883e8\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-ca883e8 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-ca883e8\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-ca-883-e-8-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-ca-883-e-8-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-faf3015\" data-block-id=\"faf3015\"><style>.stk-faf3015 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-faf3015 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-faf3015 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"> The Prophet Mohamed (PBUH) said:<\/span><br>\u201cIhsan is to worship Allah as if you see Him, and if you cannot, then be aware that He sees you.\u201d (Sahih Bukhari)<br><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2fcd951\" id=\"strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-repentance-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong\" data-block-id=\"2fcd951\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Repentance<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n<style>@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Lato\");.gspb_text-id-gsbp-fff526d{font-weight:400;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-fff526d{font-family:Lato,sans-serif;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-fff526d{font-size:22px;line-height:170%;}@media (max-width:689.98px){.gspb_text-id-gsbp-fff526d{font-size:16px;}}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-fff526d{letter-spacing:.3px;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-fff526d{font-weight:500!important;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-fff526d{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-4,var(--theme-palette-color-4,#111518));}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-fff526d{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:50px!important;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-fff526d\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-fff526d \">Self-improvement in Islam involves acknowledging one&#8217;s mistakes and turning to Allah for forgiveness and justice for the rights holders. Repentance cleanses the soul and allows a person to move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and sincerity.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-bba04cf is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"bba04cf\"><style>.stk-bba04cf {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-bba04cf .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-bba04cf-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-92a672f\" data-block-id=\"92a672f\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-92a672f .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-92a672f\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-92-a-672-f-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-92-a-672-f-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d592959\" data-block-id=\"d592959\"><style>.stk-d592959 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-d592959 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-d592959 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">\u201cAnd whoever does a wrong or wrongs himself but then seeks forgiveness of Allah will find Allah Forgiving and Merciful.\u201d<br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"> (Quran 4:110)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e670608\" id=\"strong-span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-strong-span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-strong-phase-3-continuous-engagement-strong-strong-span-strong-strong-span-strong\" data-block-id=\"e670608\"><style>.stk-e670608 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-e670608 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><strong>Phase-3: Continuous engagement:<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<style>@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Lato\");.gspb_text-id-gsbp-fdc755a{font-weight:400;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-fdc755a{font-family:Lato,sans-serif;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-fdc755a{font-size:22px;line-height:170%;}@media (max-width:689.98px){.gspb_text-id-gsbp-fdc755a{font-size:16px;}}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-fdc755a{letter-spacing:.3px;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-fdc755a{font-weight:500!important;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-fdc755a{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-4,var(--theme-palette-color-4,#111518));}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-fdc755a{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:50px!important;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-fdc755a\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-fdc755a \">Improving oneself also involves being out there and contributing positively to society. Acts of charity, community service, and fostering good relationships with others reflect a commitment to self-improvement that benefits all. And it requests:<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9b9787b\" id=\"strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-seeking-knowledge-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong\" data-block-id=\"9b9787b\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Seeking Knowledge<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n<style>@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Lato\");.gspb_text-id-gsbp-d66fbd0{font-weight:400;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-d66fbd0{font-family:Lato,sans-serif;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-d66fbd0{font-size:22px;line-height:170%;}@media (max-width:689.98px){.gspb_text-id-gsbp-d66fbd0{font-size:16px;}}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-d66fbd0{letter-spacing:.3px;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-d66fbd0{font-weight:500!important;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-d66fbd0{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-4,var(--theme-palette-color-4,#111518));}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-d66fbd0{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:50px!important;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-d66fbd0\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-d66fbd0 \">Islam encourages the pursuit of both religious and worldly knowledge. Knowledge leads to a better understanding of one&#8217;s responsibilities toward Allah and society. Learning and applying beneficial knowledge helps improve one\u2019s personal career and community contributions and helps fight dark and deviant ideas and doubts.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-d856903 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"d856903\"><style>.stk-d856903 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-d856903 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-d856903-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-6796d5f\" data-block-id=\"6796d5f\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-6796d5f .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-6796d5f\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-6796-d-5-f-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-6796-d-5-f-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-f3cc6ca\" data-block-id=\"f3cc6ca\"><style>.stk-f3cc6ca .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-f3cc6ca .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-f3cc6ca .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">\u201c The virtue of the scholar over the worshiper is like my virtue over the least of you. Verily, Allah, his angels, the inhabitants of the heavens and earth, even the ant in his hole and the fish, send blessings upon the one who teaches people what is good.\u201d\n(Sunan al-Tirmidhi\u0304)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-270f7f7\" id=\"strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-seeking-good-company-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong\" data-block-id=\"270f7f7\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Seeking good company<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n<style>@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Lato\");.gspb_text-id-gsbp-95a1db2{font-weight:400;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-95a1db2{font-family:Lato,sans-serif;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-95a1db2{font-size:22px;line-height:170%;}@media (max-width:689.98px){.gspb_text-id-gsbp-95a1db2{font-size:16px;}}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-95a1db2{letter-spacing:.3px;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-95a1db2{font-weight:500!important;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-95a1db2{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-4,var(--theme-palette-color-4,#111518));}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-95a1db2{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:50px!important;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-95a1db2\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-95a1db2 \">Surrounding oneself with good company is a significant aspect of Islamic teachings, emphasizing the profound impact that friends can have on one&#8217;s faith and character.<br>The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used analogies for <strong>Good Companions, <\/strong>describing them as perfume sellers as they bring joy and positivity into your life. They may share their blessings or leave you with a pleasant scent. And <strong>Bad Companions<\/strong> to a blacksmith, if he doesn\u2019t injure your body, he will damage your clothes.<br>\u00a0So, if bad company doesn\u2019t alter your character, it will at least harm your social appearance.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9847880\" id=\"strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-balance-between-worldly-life-and-hereafter-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong\" data-block-id=\"9847880\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Balance between worldly life and Hereafter<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n<style>@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Lato\");.gspb_text-id-gsbp-7a8de64{font-weight:400;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-7a8de64{font-family:Lato,sans-serif;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-7a8de64{font-size:22px;line-height:170%;}@media (max-width:689.98px){.gspb_text-id-gsbp-7a8de64{font-size:16px;}}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-7a8de64{letter-spacing:.3px;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-7a8de64{font-weight:500!important;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-7a8de64{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-4,var(--theme-palette-color-4,#111518));}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-7a8de64{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:50px!important;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-7a8de64\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-7a8de64 \">Islam advocates for a balanced life, where a person excels in worldly affairs and relationships without neglecting their spiritual responsibilities. This balance is a direct order from Allah that prioritizes family, health, work, and faith, ensuring holistic self-improvement.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-bb505e4 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"bb505e4\"><style>.stk-bb505e4 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-bb505e4 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-bb505e4-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-caa10eb\" data-block-id=\"caa10eb\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-caa10eb .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-caa10eb\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-caa-10-eb-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-caa-10-eb-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-503d96f\" data-block-id=\"503d96f\"><style>.stk-503d96f .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-503d96f .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-503d96f .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">&#8220;But seek, through that which Allah has given you, the home of the Hereafter; and [yet], do not forget your share of the world.&#8221; .\n(Quran 28:77)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b2ee49c\" id=\"strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-service-to-others-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong\" data-block-id=\"b2ee49c\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Service to Others<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n<style>@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Lato\");.gspb_text-id-gsbp-06afefc{font-weight:400;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-06afefc{font-family:Lato,sans-serif;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-06afefc{font-size:22px;line-height:170%;}@media (max-width:689.98px){.gspb_text-id-gsbp-06afefc{font-size:16px;}}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-06afefc{letter-spacing:.3px;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-06afefc{font-weight:500!important;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-06afefc{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-4,var(--theme-palette-color-4,#111518));}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-06afefc{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:50px!important;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-06afefc\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-06afefc \">Helping others is a means of personal growth. Being in the service of others not only benefits the community but also enriches the individual spiritually and emotionally.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-30133e1 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"30133e1\"><style>.stk-30133e1 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-30133e1 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}<\/style><div 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!important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: <\/span><br>&#8220;The best of people are those that bring the most benefit to the rest of mankind.&#8221; (Tabarani)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-4353462\" data-block-id=\"4353462\"><style>.stk-4353462 {border-top-left-radius:5px !important;border-top-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;margin-bottom:150px !important;}.stk-4353462 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:600px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2673\" src=\"http:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-shot-colleagues-hugging-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Open Quran\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-shot-colleagues-hugging-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-shot-colleagues-hugging-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-shot-colleagues-hugging-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-shot-colleagues-hugging-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-shot-colleagues-hugging-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-shot-colleagues-hugging-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-711b4da\" data-block-id=\"711b4da\"><style>.stk-711b4da {height:0px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6b0d395\" id=\"span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-phase-4-goals-setting-strong-span\" data-block-id=\"6b0d395\"><style>.stk-6b0d395 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6b0d395 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Phase-4: Goals setting<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<style>@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Lato\");.gspb_text-id-gsbp-2964f54{font-weight:400;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-2964f54{font-family:Lato,sans-serif;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-2964f54{font-size:22px;line-height:170%;}@media (max-width:689.98px){.gspb_text-id-gsbp-2964f54{font-size:16px;}}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-2964f54{letter-spacing:.3px;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-2964f54{font-weight:500!important;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-2964f54{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-4,var(--theme-palette-color-4,#111518));}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-2964f54{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:50px!important;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-2964f54\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-2964f54 \"><strong>Enhanced Self-Awareness<\/strong>: Understanding one&#8217;s strengths, weaknesses, and purpose leads to a more fulfilling life.<br><br><strong>Stronger Spiritual Connection<\/strong>: Continuous self-improvement fosters a deeper relationship with Allah and enhances one&#8217;s spiritual journey.<br><br><strong>Positive Influence on Others<\/strong>: As individuals improve themselves, they naturally influence those around them positively, contributing to societal betterment.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a38c843\" id=\"span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-strong-a-href-https-alifscript-com-index-php-2025-01-03-self-improvement-in-islam-data-type-post-data-id-2924-again-a-span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-dont-be-hard-on-yourself-be-hard-on-your-sins-and-bad-habits-strong-span-strong-strong-span\" data-block-id=\"a38c843\"><style>.stk-a38c843 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-a38c843 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/03\/self-improvement-in-islam\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2924\">Again<\/a>) <span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Don\u2019t be hard on yourself; be hard on your sins and bad habits<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<style>@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Lato\");.gspb_text-id-gsbp-52e5dee{font-weight:400;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-52e5dee{font-family:Lato,sans-serif;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-52e5dee{font-size:22px;line-height:170%;}@media 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svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-cde922a\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-cde-922-a-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-cde-922-a-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9784b87\" data-block-id=\"9784b87\"><style>.stk-9784b87 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:bold !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-9784b87 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-9784b87 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"> The Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, <br>said:<\/span><br> \u201cBy the One in Whose Hand is my soul, if you did not sin, God would replace you with a people who would sin and seek forgiveness from God Almighty, and He would forgive them\u201d<br><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<style>@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Lato\");.gspb_text-id-gsbp-e0b2718{font-weight:400;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-e0b2718{font-family:Lato,sans-serif;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-e0b2718{font-size:22px;line-height:170%;}@media (max-width:689.98px){.gspb_text-id-gsbp-e0b2718{font-size:16px;}}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-e0b2718{letter-spacing:.3px;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-e0b2718{font-weight:500!important;}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-e0b2718{color:var(--wp--preset--color--palette-color-4,var(--theme-palette-color-4,#111518));}.gspb_text-id-gsbp-e0b2718{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:50px!important;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-e0b2718\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-e0b2718 \">  Self-improvement in Islam is a journey and a destination simultaneously, \u00a0an ongoing journey that is rewarding in itself regardless of the results. By focusing on intention, reflection, emotional regulation, and community involvement, Muslims can strive towards becoming better individuals while fulfilling their spiritual obligations, which is the goal. This holistic approach benefits the individual and enhances the wider community, aligning with the core Islamic principle that emphasizes collective well-being through personal development.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-e76ffeb is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"e76ffeb\"><style>.stk-e76ffeb {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-e76ffeb .stk-block-blockquote__content{max-width:100% !important;min-width:auto !important;padding-top:24px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:24px !important;padding-left:24px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-e76ffeb-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-a5229d3\" data-block-id=\"a5229d3\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-a5229d3 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-a5229d3\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-a-5229-d-3-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-a-5229-d-3-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ca86626\" data-block-id=\"ca86626\"><style>.stk-ca86626 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:bold !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-ca86626 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-ca86626 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"> \u201cHe said, \u201cO my people! Consider if I stand on a clear proof from my Lord and He has blessed me with a good provision from Him. I do not want to do what I am forbidding you from. I only intend reform to the best of my ability. My success comes only through Allah. In Him I trust and to Him I turn.\u201d<br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Quran 11:88  <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-2670bff\" data-block-id=\"2670bff\"><style>.stk-2670bff {margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-2670bff .stk-img-wrapper{width:95% !important;height:450px !important;}.stk-2670bff .stk-img-wrapper img{border-radius:5px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2966\" src=\"http:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/islamic-women-friends-fist-bumps.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1320\" alt=\"Muslim women learning\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/islamic-women-friends-fist-bumps.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/islamic-women-friends-fist-bumps-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/islamic-women-friends-fist-bumps-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/islamic-women-friends-fist-bumps-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/islamic-women-friends-fist-bumps-1536x1014.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2791,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","class_list":["post-3285","class","type-class","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/class\/3285","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/class"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/class"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3285"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2791"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}