The 3 Keys to Human Excellence | Khutbah by Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

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Published on Apr 21, 2024 This response is partially generated with the help of AI. It may contain inaccuracies.

Table of Contents

Step-by-step Tutorial: Achieving Human Excellence

1. Setting the Right Focus:

  • Begin by taking life seriously and being determined to seek forgiveness from Allah. This should be your primary goal above fame, wealth, and power.
  • Visualize the vastness of paradise, wider and more expansive than the heavens and the earth, to stay focused on your ultimate goal.
  • Understand that success lies in living consciously of Allah and striving for His forgiveness.

2. Developing Habits of Excellence:

  • Practice spending in good times and difficult times, as well as suppressing rage and pardoning others who wrong you.
  • Aim to make good deeds a habit, even when forgiveness is not mandatory, showcasing excellence in character.
  • Start small with consistent good deeds to build up to a level of excellence loved by Allah.

3. Resilience in Overcoming Setbacks:

  • Acknowledge that committing sins is part of human nature but seek forgiveness from Allah and do not persist in wrongdoing.
  • Understand that setbacks and sins are opportunities for growth and acceleration in your journey towards excellence.
  • Stay resilient, have hope, and get back up every time you stumble or fall, learning from your mistakes and seeking Allah's forgiveness.

By following these three key principles of setting the right focus, developing habits of excellence, and showing resilience in overcoming setbacks, you can strive towards achieving human excellence and earning the forgiveness and rewards promised by Allah. May Allah guide us all on this path of continuous improvement and excellence.