Ismail Musa Menk > Quotes

“Don't let past mistakes make you lose hope of achieving good. Some of those with the worst past have made a great future for themselves.”
― Mufti Ismail Menk, Motivational Moments by Mufti Menk

“Don't be distracted by the noise going on. Pause & reflect. You'll realize how much time you've wasted on all that nonsense around you.”
― Mufti Ismail Menk, Motivational Moments by Mufti Menk

“My heart is too valuable to allow hatred and jealousy to rent a spot.”
― Mufti Ismail Menk

“Whatever you do, be gentle. People might have forgiven your harsh words but they may never forget how it stabbed their heart at that time!”
― Mufti Ismail Menk

“Obstacles on our path are some of the tests of life. They make us stronger, better people and open up doors we had never imagined.”
― Mufti Ismail Menk

“Get up to pray in the dark when all are asleep and see how your path is lit and your life begins to shine.”
― Mufti Ismail Menk

“When you strive in the way of the Almighty, you don't worry about being accepted or having the approval of others. You know your priority.”
― Mufti Ismail Menk

“‪So you've been having a tough time. You don't know how long more you can hold on. Remember bad days don't last forever. Keep patience alive!”
― Mufti Ismail Menk

“He who disagrees with you could be correct whilst he who cheers you on could be making a mistake. Ponder.”
― Mufti Ismail Menk

“A sincere call to the Almighty can change what you may have thought was impossible to change. Never lose hope.”
― Mufti Ismail Menk

“Check yourself often and correct your faults. Quit blaming others. Take responsibility for your own life. That's the only way you can grow!”
― Mufti Ismail Menk

“The tongue can cut deeper than the sword or heal faster than in the ward.”
― Mufti Ismail Menk

“Morning is God's way of saying, "One more time. Go make a difference, touch a heart, encourage a mind, inspire a soul and enjoy the day.”
― Mufti Menk

“People will talk. No matter what you say or do, you can’t stop them from talking. So let them talk because the Almighty will protect your reputation. As long as you’ve done right and not hurt or harmed anyone, don’t worry. He will be on your side and keep you safe.”
― Mufti Menk

“Stop putting yourself down. Stop doubting how far you’ve come. Stop regretting the choices you’ve made. Satan will make you think otherwise. His job is to make you miserable and depressed. Don’t cave in. Always encourage, support and believe in yourself. That’s the way forward!”
― Mufti Menk

“The truth is we all need encouragement & motivation. Everybody needs somebody to cheer them on, someone who sees the best in you. There are too many people putting others down in this world. Be a positive influence in someone’s life.”
― Mufti Menk

“You will be offended by some people at some point in your life. Don’t take it to heart. Don’t keep it inside you. Holding on to hurt and pain will only harm you in the long run. Choose to forgive. Release the baggage of your past. Let it go and let the Almighty heal you!”
― Mufti Menk

“Svi činimo greške. Ne pretvaraj se da si bolji od ostalih. Njima daj šansu da isprave, kako bi nas On uputio da ispravimo svoje.”
― Mufti Ismail Menk

“Not everyone wants the best for you. Not everyone who criticizes you wishes well for you. Don't let others influence your mind and dictate how you should live your life.”
― Mufti Menk

“Life can be difficult if all you see is everything that’s wrong. Start focusing on what’s right, what’s good, what’s constructive. No matter what you’re facing, if you choose a positive mindset, you’ll emerge the winner. So if you want to feel better, you’ve got to think better!”
― Mufti Menk

“Remember that behind everything that didn’t go according to your plan, there is good that the Almighty wanted for you.”
― Mufti Menk

“Never curse the experience you’ve encountered in your life journey. Each one was absolutely necessary in order to get you to the next level. Embrace it and use it positively; share it with others so they can learn from your experience as well.”
― Mufti Menk

“The Almighty knows you better than you know yourself. He knows everything about you to the minutest detail. Every dream in your heart, He is aware of. Whatever He gives you is for your own good. Whatever He withholds from you is also for your own good. So do not be sad.”
― Mufti Menk

“Faith is powerful. When you’re able to accept everything that happens to you as part of the Almighty’s plan, you’re on the road to something greater. Remember, one day, all the pieces of the puzzle will fit and you’ll be so pleased that you remained patient right till the end!”
― Mufti Menk

“You often hear people ask: 'What if things don’t work out?' What they mean is, if things don’t happen the way they planned it. They forget that the Almighty is the best planner. He will make things happen in the best possible way for us. Better than what we wanted. Trust Him.”
― Mufti Menk

“Are you prone to worrying? Worry is a disease. It will eat you slowly and destroy your focus. It will gnaw at your faith and ultimately make you miserable and kill your joy. Don’t fall victim to this. Don’t allow your future to be sabotaged by worry. Seek the Almighty’s help.”
― Mufti Menk

“Just because someone is intimidated by your light, doesn’t mean you shine less bright or dim it! In fact, it means you should shine even brighter; especially in an increasingly dark world. There are those who need that light & goodness. You’ll never know whose life you’ll touch!”
― Mufti Menk

“Never doubt what the Almighty can do. The Lord of the Worlds can change things in the blink of an eye. So don’t stress over your current situation. He can replace what you’ve lost. He can suddenly open doors you never dreamed would open. Your job is to trust Him.”
― Mufti Menk

“Don’t be easily impressed by social status, job titles and the likes. Many have these but it has never got them far in life. Why? Because they lack basic human decency. Remember, how you treat people speaks volumes about you. The Almighty’s watching.”
― Mufti Menk

“Ignore those who talk behind your back. You can’t stop them. What everyone else has to say, think, or feel about how you live your life does not and should not affect your happiness or state of mind ... Realize this before it's too late.”
― Mufti Menk