Stages of life pt1
August 22, 2011 in Character of a Muslim, Dhikr (Remembrance of God), General Islam, Health and wellbeing, Islam, Lifestyle, Muslim women, Purification of the heart, Society & Culture
Stages of Life As we mature in life, our attitudes, values and character changes with age. This process takes time and most people evolve through a series of stages that can be described in five separate categories. This section outlines the characteristics of each stage. You may actually display characteristics in several stages simultaneously, but your behavior will likely be centered in a single stage. Take a look at the characteristics in each stage and determine your primary behavior patterns. There is no right or wrong, better or worse place to be. Over time, you will notice an evolution to the next stage. You can accelerate the evolution to the next stage through prayer and remembrance of Allah (Dhikr). Any attempt to prematurely leap to the next stage is the result of your ego wanting you to be someone you aren't. The result of your progression through these stages will be: - A reduced importance on material - An increased focus on spiritual values - Peace of mind - A greater appreciation of life - Improved mental and physical health - A higher degree of patience - A change in what is important to you - The discovery of how to know Allah - A vision of hope for a bright future
Stay tuned to get a closer look at 'a reduced importance on material'
Halima Begum www.wwags.org
I was reading Leo Babauta’s great new eBook entitled “Focus” and came across a chapter that reminded me of Salah. The chapter talks about the importance of developing a ‘Focus Ritual’ to help a person fight daily distractions and focus on their most important tasks for the day.
