Mufti Menk Quotes. Ismail ibn Musa Menk, born in Harare, is a renowned Islamic preacher and Mufti of Zimbabwe. He memorized the verses of Sura Tauba when he was 3 years old. Then he completed the whole Quran (Hifz) at the age of 12. He started studying Shariah under his father supervision later he attained a degree in Shariah from the University of Madinah, and then he went for specialization in Iftaa at Darul Uloom Kantharia in Gujarat.
- When giving advice, do so kindly. Do it sincerely with patience. Don’t do it to show that you are more intelligent or better than others.
- There’s no need to be popular & win the approval of others. The Almighty did not create you for this purpose. Stay true to yourself.
- No matter how angry, never use harsh words on others; for those could be the last words you’ll ever say to them. Choose to be kind always.
- Be wary of people who stab you in the back repeatedly & then behave like they’re the ones who have been wronged. It’s best to avoid them.
- You can search the world for happiness but you won’t find it until you start being content with what the Almighty has already given you.
- We love ourselves after so many mistakes, so why do we hate others for one or two mistakes they’ve made.
- When someone tries to offend you, remember you can’t control your response. Save yourself and don’t react.
- When you learn to discipline your tongue, you’ll stop scrutinizing, judging and condemning others. You’ll then focus on your own weaknesses.
- If it doesn’t involve you, don’t get involved.
- Clothing yourself with the best character is more appealing than clothing yourself with expensive labels.
- Find it in your heart to fully forgive the one who’s wronged you. It’s difficult but the rewards are great and given by the almighty himself.
- If you want peace to prevail in your heart, remove anger, resentment, blame and worry.
- When a matter has been resolved, we should not keep bringing up the past.
- Why do we keep holding grudges? Is it really worth wasting that mental energy? Shouldn’t we just forgive and reap the rewards for letting go?
- We want to make the world a better place but we are not prepared to improve ourselves.
- If your heart is always content, then you are the same as or even better than he who has everything in this world.
- Don’t be busybodies, meddling into affairs of others. Avoid prying into things which are of no concern to you. Focus on your own life.
- When you keep looking for flaws in others, that’s all you’ll see. You won’t see their beauty. Start focusing on what’s good in people.
- Arrogance creates a mental block preventing you from taking good advice. Humility allows you to open up, seek advice and imbibe knowledge.
- A negative mind will interpret the most positive messages negatively but a positive mind extracts the best, even from a negative message.
- Your brain and your heart are the two most powerful organs in your body. Do not give control of them to anybody.
- Tonight before you get into bed, say a prayer for those without a bed, without a roof above their head, clothing or a morsel with which to be fed.
- Do good deeds purely for the Almighty. Don’t expect recognition, congratulations or gratitude from anyone. Seek your rewards from Him alone.
- Never utter mean words out of anger. Your anger will pass. But your mean words can scar a person for life. So use kind words or be silent.
- It’s never about material stuff, wealth, fame. It’s always about the heart. The Almighty looks not at how you look but what’s in your heart.
- No matter how detached you feel when you pray, don’t let go of the link. It’s your path back to the Almighty. Keep at it.
- My heart is too valuable to allow hatred and jealousy to rent a spot.
- When the sun’s up, there’ll many ‘friends’ around. Try counting how many remain when clouds gather and a storm breaks. Know a true friend.
- Your faith is your tree of life. The deeper the roots, the stronger the faith. Water the tree with good deeds; or it’ll wither and die.
- If a human being closes one door upon you, trust the Almighty to open another ten doors for you.
- If the world was free of problems then, paradise would lose its value.
- Mufti Menk
- Being so kind, polite & cheerful towards the women of the world holds no value when we cannot be such to our own wives, sisters & mothers.
You owe your parents a lot. You never prayed to have them, but they may have prayed to have you.
- "It is better to lose something for the Almighty than to lose the Almighty for something."
- Your strength doesn't come from winning. It comes from your struggles & hardship. That's why the more He loves you, the more He tests you!
- Get up to pray in the dark when all are asleep and see how your path is lit and your life begins to shine.
- "Always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them."
- When insults and harsh criticisms are hurled at you, never hit back or respond with hate.
- Don't waste time trying to change people's perceptions & opinions of you. Most have already made up their minds.
- When you make du'a for someone in private, Allah sends an angel to you whom replies “Ameen and same to you”. If you help someone, Allah[SWT] helps you.
- Keep your heart pure. Let others do what they will. Keep doing good. Don't dim your light to become as dark as they are. Shine above them!
- Not all will love you. There will always be some who hate you for no reason or without even knowing you. Thus is life. Smile and move on.
- let them marry who they want.
- Be careful how you treat people. The tables always turn. The Almighty will see to it. Be careful who you ignore when you're at the top.
- No matter what difficulties you're facing, know that the Almighty has your back. He's there even when things seem hopeless.
- Marry someone who is deeply interested in the deen, because that is who your children will follow.”
- "A sincere call to the Almighty can change what you may have thought was ... You keep praying about it give god this and that no one will give you that.
- Be someone recognized for having a beautiful heart. So when you leave, that memory of you lingers.
- choose to be kind always
You owe your parents a lot. You never prayed to have them, but they may have prayed to have you.
"It is better to lose something for the Almighty than to lose the Almighty for something."
Your strength doesn't come from winning. It comes from your struggles & hardship. That's why the more He loves you, the more He tests you!
Get up to pray in the dark when all are asleep and see how your path is lit and your life begins to shine.
"Always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them."
When insults and harsh criticisms are hurled at you, never hit back or respond with hate.
Don't waste time trying to change people's perceptions & opinions of you. Most have already made up their minds.
When you make du'a for someone in private, Allah sends an angel to you whom replies “Ameen and same to you”. If you help someone, Allah[SWT] helps you.
Keep your heart pure. Let others do what they will. Keep doing good. Don't dim your light to become as dark as they are. Shine above them!
Not all will love you. There will always be some who hate you for no reason or without even knowing you. Thus is life. Smile and move on.
let them marry who they want.
Be careful how you treat people. The tables always turn. The Almighty will see to it. Be careful who you ignore when you're at the top.
No matter what difficulties you're facing, know that the Almighty has your back. He's there even when things seem hopeless.
Marry someone who is deeply interested in the deen, because that is who your children will follow.”
"A sincere call to the Almighty can change what you may have thought was ... You keep praying about it give god this and that no one will give you that.
Be someone recognized for having a beautiful heart. So when you leave, that memory of you lingers.
choose to be kind always
