Overcoming Emotional Productivity Barriers Many of us strive to achieve contentment and success; however, given the nature of the world we live in, we will encounter barriers which will affect our productivity and ability to achieve those goals. First, we need to acknowledge that none of us is immune from experiencing sadness, loss, hurt, hopelessness, anxiety and/or a lack of confidence. These barriers, which are emotional in nature, can indeed not only lead to a lack of productivity but also lead us to lose faith in ourselves and those around us if we don’t learn how to manage them properly. Allahexplains to us the inherent lack of perfection in this world and the nature of trials and tribulations in the Quran in various verses when Hesays: “Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while such [trial] has not yet come to you as came to those who passed on before you? They were touched by poverty and hardship and were shaken until [even their] messenger and those who believed with him said “When is the help of Allah?” Unquestionably, the help of Allah is near”[ Quran: Chapter 2, Verse 214]. “And certainly, We shall test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives and fruits, but give glad tidings to As-Sabirin (the patient ones) …”[ Quran: Chapter 2, Verse 155]. And once again, Allahin His Infinite Mercy explains to us in many places how to deal with these tribulations when Hesays: “And seek help through patience and prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive [to Allah]“[ Quran: Chapter 2, Verse 45]. Therefore, there are key elements to dealing with all kinds of trials and tribulations. They begin with our faith and trust in Allah, as well as, our dua and the will to change. Let us explore those ideas in more depth. The importance of having strong faith in Allah Our belief in Allahcan provide us with the power to accomplish great things as it allowed the Prophet, the companions and other great Muslims to accomplish what may have seemed impossible. Our understanding of the attributes of Allah– Arrahman (The All-Merciful), Arraheem (The All-Compassionate), Al-Malik (The King), Al-Wadood (The Loving), Al-Hakeem (The All-Wise), Al-Aleem (The All-Knowing), Al-Kareem (The All Generous) and the many other attributes of Allahprovide us with a source of comfort and strength that we have The Creator of the Heavens and the Earths to take care of our every single need. Furthermore, to strengthen our relationship with Allah, we are given the five pillars of Islam. Our declaration that there is no God except Allah and that Muhammad is His prophet is not just a statement we repeat, but the key to how we conduct ourselves in this life; our prayers are our daily source of comfort, strength, and healing; fasting Ramadan is an annual form of cleansing and spiritual rejuvenation for our bodies and souls; our Zakat (giving in charity) ensures we take care of the less fortunate in society; and our Hajj is a form of leaving all our luxuries to journey to the house of Allahto perform a once in a lifetime spiritually-reviving journey. Next comes our belief in the six pillars of faith which are to believe in Allah, His angels, His revelations, His prophets, the Day of Judgment and fate, whether it is good or bad. Our conviction that there is a Day of Judgment where all will be held accountable for their deeds and every oppressor will be met with the consequences of their oppression and every oppressed will be met with the reward of their patience and have their rights returned, should give us comfort when we witness so much oppression in the world yet may not see relief for those who are suffering. Also, our belief in fate gives us assurance that there is nothing that can happen to us without the will of Allahas per the Prophet’shadith: “O young man, I shall teach you some words [of advice]: Be mindful of Allah and Allah will protect you. Be mindful of Allah and you will find Him in front of you. If you ask, then ask Allah [alone]; and if you seek help, then seek help from Allah [alone]. And know that if the nation were to gather together to benefit you with anything, they would not benefit you except with what Allah had already prescribed for you. And if they were to gather together to harm you with anything, they would not harm you except with what Allah had already prescribed against you. The pens have been lifted and the pages have dried.”[ At- Tirmidhi] These are all crucial elements to dealing with life’s greatest trials and tribulations and returning to the path of productivity, success, and contentment in sha Allah
Posted on: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:45:38 +0000
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