MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS II When you feel nothing seems to go your way; you’re facing one trial after another, that’s when you need to cling on to hope! He’ll lift you! Yes, this life is tough. Our tired souls, exhausted minds and deep scars tend to make us forget what He has promised. Don’t quit, press on! If you put your hope in situations or people, you’re likely to be let down. Put your hope in the Almighty. He won’t leave you disappointed. Whether things work out or not, it’s the Almighty’s Will. Keep going. Whatever the outcome, there’s a blessing in it. Keep smiling. HOPE | 44 MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS II Your journey is yours alone. Not everyone will understand it or like it. It’s ok. Use the pain of the past for the strength you need today. Almighty. I bring my burden to you because I can’t make it on my own. Give me strength, comfort me, heal my heart and help me carry on. When your heart’s heavy and your mind’s anxious, turn to the Almighty’s limitless Mercy. No matter what you’re facing, He’s there for you. Never lose hope. It’s what keeps us going. Start praying again. Start expecting again. The Almighty knows what’s going on in our lives. HOPE | 16 Menk was also honored with KSBEA 2015 Awards – Global Leadership Award in Social Guidance which was awarded by the Cochin Herald. Universities cancel Muslim cleric's speaking tour over concerns about his anti-gay views". The Independent. 8 July 2015 . Retrieved 8 July 2015. Menk was honoured with an Honorary Doctorate of Social Guidance by Aldersgate College, Philippines and its collaborative partner Aldersgate College – Dublin, Ireland on 16 April 2016. [30]

STATEMENT BY Majlisul Ulama Zimbabwe MUZ (Council of Islamic Scholars) on the Mufti Menk issue" (PDF). Mufti Menk. 31 October 2017 . Retrieved 31 October 2017. Relying upon classical sources of seerah such as Ibn Is'haq's Sirat RasulAllah, Ibn Sa'd's Tabaqaat, atTabari's Tareekh, & Ibn Kathir's AsSeerah anNabawiyyah, the authors have woven together the many historical narrations about RasulAllah's biography in an easy to understand manner that vividly brings every chapter to life. I really enjoyed the glimpses we got of certain events from the perspectives of specific Companions - it made the seerah that much more exciting and accessible. MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS II No matter what’s happening to you, there’s always hope. You’ve got to believe that. Choose hope over despair. Remember nothing lasts. So cling on to the hope that things will change for the better. And that change will come soon. The truth is no matter how lonely you are, you’re never alone. The Almighty is always near. Very near. He knows what you’re going through. He is aware of everything. So when everyone has abandoned you, seek comfort in Him, knowing that He is always there. Many of us are guilty of overthinking. Remember, the battle starts in your mind. Don’t defeat yourself in your own mind before you’ve even started. Focus your mind in the right direction. Be positive about things. You will see the difference. HOPE | 19 Haziq, Saman. "Islamic scholar Mufti Menk launches his second book". Khaleej Times . Retrieved 4 March 2019.

Mufti travels the world spreading a simple but profound message: “Do good, help others while preparing for the Hereafter”. MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS II Pray for a heart of ease, calm and hope. Pray that the Almighty protects it from being cold and bitter. Pray that He keeps it firm in faith. When your failure brings you closer to your Creator, that’s NOT failure. That is your success. Thank the Almighty for it. Whatever’s going on in your life right now, never take for granted what the Almighty has done. Remember, all things happen for a reason. Let’s face it, we will never be able to write down every single blessing the Almighty has given us. Start being grateful. Thank Him daily. HOPE | 28 Mufti Menk Arrives in Gambia". 2 November 2018. Archived from the original on 11 April 2019 . Retrieved 13 June 2021. Menk pledges aid in curbing religious extremism in Maldives". Mihaaru . Retrieved 20 November 2016.

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS II Learn to trust that the Almighty will work out every little detail of your life eventually. So don’t worry. Keep your heart at peace. There’s a reason why He sent others away and left you alone. Tell Him your regrets, worries, fears and hopes. He’s listening and ready to respond. Almighty. When we start losing hope or begin to doubt ourselves, remind us that Your Plans are always better than we could ever imagine! When you feel you can’t get out of bed to face another day, ask the Almighty to lift you up. His Strength is all you need. Just ask Him! HOPE | 40 Zainal, Norhidayyu (28 March 2014). "Dakwah cara Mufti Menk". Sinar Harian. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Ngom, Fallou; Kurfi, Mustapha H.; Falola, Toyin (26 September 2020). The Palgrave Handbook of Islam in Africa. Springer Nature. p. 197. ISBN 978-3-030-45759-4.Mufti Ismail ibn Musa Menk (born 27 June 1975) is a Zimbabwean Islamic scholar. He is the Grand Mufti [5] [6] of Zimbabwe's Muslim community, [7] [8] and head of the fatwa department for the Council of Islamic Scholars of Zimbabwe. MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS II Whatever it is that you want, ask the Almighty. Your whole life can change with supplication. That’s the most powerful tool you have. Use it. Don’t waste it. It can change your fate. Only He can give you what you want. And you’ll be rewarded just for asking! As much as the Almighty opens doors for us, He also closes them. When that happens, it takes a mature mind to say, “I don’t understand it, but I’m not going to get upset because He knows what’s good for me. I shall accept it. I trust Him fully.” Never forget that the Almighty is on our side. If we take a single step towards Him, He takes many steps towards us! Yes, life is hard and unfortunate things happen to us. Often we don’t know why they happen. But trust Him and know that He wants good for us. HOPE | 35 Otto, Jade (24 May 2017). "Motivation from Mufti Menk". Cape Times . Retrieved 1 January 2019– via PressReader. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................. 5 BIOGRAPHY ........................................ 7 HOPE ................................................ 8 PATIENCE ......................................... 70 FORGIVENESS .................................. 118 SINCERITY .......................................174 REPENTANCE ................................... 228 YOUR QUOTES ................................. 300

Menk opposes terrorism and has pledged his aid in curbing religious extremism in the Maldives. On 31 March 2018, he urged Liberian Muslims to avoid Muslim-Christian violence, arguing that Muslims and Christians are brothers and sisters from one father, the Prophet Adam. He blames Western media for misleading the world that Muslims are generally terrorists. According to Gulf News, Menk said that everyone on this earth is a part of a family and has one maker, therefore, no one has the right to force any belief or faith on another.a b "Peace comes calling a look into the Life of Mufti Menk, Grand Mufti of Zimbabwe". Cochin Herald. 31 August 2016. Archived from the original on 26 October 2017 . Retrieved 30 December 2019. a b "Bharuchi Vahora Patel – In Africa – Gujarati Writers' Guild UK". www.mahek.co.uk . Retrieved 17 January 2023. Today in the 21st century, the message of the Prophet continues to challenge the status quo in societies around the world on issues such as individualism, materialism, and atheism. As followers of the Prophet Muhammad, we should embrace this aspect of our religion, for its very nature is to strike a clear distinction between truth and falsehood, between purity and filth—regardless of what people think.” Have respect for one another to bring about happiness, Dr Menk says". Gulf News . Retrieved 2 January 2019.

KSBEA 2015 Global Leadership Award 2015 Winners" (PDF). The Times of India. 10 June 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2015 . Retrieved 8 July 2015. Sonpon, Leroy M. III (2 April 2018). "Zimbabwean Grand Mufti Warns Liberian Muslims Against Physical, Speech Violence". Liberian Observer. Don't let negative people ruin your positive mindset- Mufti Menk tells youth". Daily Monitor. 16 September 2020 . Retrieved 13 June 2021. While there are many resources available for English-speakers to learn about the Prophet ﷺ, much of the literature can be dense with information and facts. This can be disengaging for a younger or non-academic crowd who are often only engaged when information is conveyed in a more compelling, straightforward manner. Chimp Corps (28 April 2021). "Kyankwanzi: President Museveni, Mufti Menk Discuss 'Unity in Diversity' ". ChimpReports. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021 . Retrieved 13 June 2021.MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS II No matter how sad, depressed, confused or broken you are, always praise the Almighty. He will reward you in ways you could never imagine! Not everyone will value you. But there are a few who will stand by you no matter what. They’re the ones praying for you without you knowing. Your hardship won’t last. Your sadness won’t last. Nothing lasts in this world. Every test you go through will empower you. You’ll be ok! If your main concern is this life, you’ll often be worried and distracted. If Hereafter’s your priority, He’ll fill your heart with content. HOPE | 11 MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS II Dr Mufti Ismail Menk was born in Zimbabwe to a well- respected family. He went to St John’s College, one of the top schools in Zimbabwe and had set his mind on becoming an ophthalmologist. But the Almighty had other plans for him. He went on to study Shariah in Madinah, specialised in jurisprudence and later became the Grand Mufti of Zimbabwe. Today, Mufti Menk is one of the most prominent and prolific Islamic scholars. He has a whole list of accolades to his name. Among them, one of “The Top 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World” since 2010. He also holds a Doctorate of Social Guidance from Aldersgate University. Millions of people follow him across all his social media platforms. He is loved and known for his engaging lectures, delivered with clarity, sound and practical approach, wit and humour which together have become the hallmark of Mufti Menk. He travels the globe extensively, lecturing to world audiences. Mufti Menk’s message is simple. Respect all, do good and reach out to others, while preparing for the Hereafter. This message resonates with all, regardless of race or religion. He engages in humanitarian and educational work extensively, often traveling to rural Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa. He takes a firm stand against terrorism, gross injustice, fanaticism, extremism and is a staunch proponent of peaceful coexistence. BIOGRAPHY | 7 Personally, I'm glad to see that the creative storytelling style is becoming popularized - up until now, it was often severely frowned upon as taking too many liberties with the seerah. I hope we see more like this from Muslim authors & publishers inshaAllah! Ismail ibn Tata Menk, also known as Mufti Menk, is a Muslim cleric from Zimbabwe. Head of the country's fatwa department, Menk has been identified as a Salafi.