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Aishaaaa's avatar

Allahumma barik

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Fatima's avatar

This is beautiful 🥹

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Umar Gana's avatar

Jazakhallah khayr!

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AR.'s avatar

loved this so much. when you mentioned prioritization, it spoke to me. & those takeaways points>>>

i really need to sit with this. looking forward to many more, may Allah put barakah in your work.

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Umar Gana's avatar

Aminnn AR thank you soo much! learnt from the best ;)

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Umar Umar's avatar

Immensely proud Ma Shaa Allah! Looking forward to the journey ahead - May Allah Make it easy for you.

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BILKISU AMINU BAKO's avatar

Masha Allah, may Allah make it easy for Allah of us.

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Umar Gana's avatar

Aminn

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Abubakar Hafsat's avatar

May Allah continue to bless your knowledge and inspire others through your writing.

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Zainab Muhammad's avatar

I just learned something truly beautiful today about personality and growth through an Islamic lens. It’s a reminder that real growth isn’t loud—it’s in refining your character, your intentions, and your heart for the sake of Allah. May we continue to grow inwardly, sincerely, and gracefully . Ya Allah this is too beautiful 🥹🥹

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Fatimarayyan's avatar

Ohhh, Umar Gee out here dropping life gems like he’s running a personal development boot camp—love to see it! 😆

First off, this was a ride. The whole "living in a simulation" moment had me nodding like, yes Umar, same! And the prioritization bit? Facts. Too many eggs, not enough baskets—I felt that one deep in my soul.

But seriously, this reflection was equal parts motivating and hilarious (because yes, younger you would definitely call current you boring, but Alhamdulillah for growth, right?).

My favorite takeaway? "Be vicious when taking action." That right there is a mic-drop moment. No sugarcoating, no hesitation—just pure "get up and do it!" energy. I respect it.

Looking forward to these monthly drops! Just don’t put this to the side like GeeWorld and YouTube, okay? 😆

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Fatimarayyan's avatar

This was such an insightful reflection on balancing ambition, faith, and self-awareness. Your perspective on prioritization really stood out—there’s often so much we could be doing, but choosing where to direct our energy is what truly shapes meaningful progress. The reminder to keep Allah at the center of every pursuit is one we all need, especially in the rush of daily life. Looking forward to seeing how your journey unfolds and the lessons you continue to share!

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Amal Muhammad Adam's avatar

Masha Allah,may Allah reward you with the highest rank of paradise

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IqraSense's avatar

Your journey and mission are truly inspiring, mashaAllah. Your focus on striving for success in both the Dunya and Akhira while being mindful of prioritization is a lesson we can all learn from. Your energy and intentionality remind us that growth is not just about achievements but about serving Allah and staying aligned with our purpose.

One key idea I'd like to add to your thoughtful reflections is this: sometimes, what we see as detours or pauses in life are actually divine opportunities for realignment. It's not always about doing more but about the quality and sincerity of what we do. When your work is aligned with intention (niyyah) and you rely on Allah’s guidance, even the smallest acts can have profound, far-reaching effects. Barakah comes not from quantity but from the depth and focus of our efforts.

I make dua that Allah preserves your sincerity, and grants you continued success in all your endeavors :-)

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YAHAYA MARYAM GARBA's avatar

You write beautifully

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Wave's avatar

LFG

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Amina's avatar

So excited!!

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Shifa Temim's avatar

Barakallahu feek. I needed this.

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NDA-ALI KABIRU's avatar

Great work sir

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