Mufti Ismail Menk Quotes/Videos/audios

OCt 2014

• There are still many good people on earth with truly amazing qualities. I just want to say that I honestly appreciate you!
• Children learn best from example. As parents, we should strive to be the best role models for them, setting good example through our behaviour and actions.
• "If man sought forgiveness more than he complained, he would find contentment even before he complained."
• Some people enjoy irritating others. But there's no need to get all worked up. Silence is usually the best response in dealing with them.
• A hardship that draws you closer to your Maker is a blessing.
• When people have to lie about you to try to discredit you, then you should thank the Almighty that He has granted you some sort of success.
• It is far better to have fewer friends who really care for you than many who are insincere. Real friends matter most.
• Bakrid Message : 
• Many are excited about the sacrifice. But how many are prepared to "sacrifice" their bad habits for the Pleasure of the Almighty? That is when we will truly deserve to celebrate. 
• Have a joyous Eid and a blessed festive season!
• Children learn best from example. As parents, we should strive to be the best role models for them, setting good example through our behaviour and actions.
• I don't want to wrong others through slander or backbiting; why should I credit them with my good deeds or shoulder their sins?
• I have never regretted spending time with my children.
• As much as I avoid judging others, the amount of hate and vulgarity in their tweets and words, proves that they really need help.

September 2014

• People are generally good but Satan is bad. The further we distance ourselves from him, the greater our chance of success. 
• The Love and Mercy of the Almighty encompasses YOU, so NEVER lose hope. 
• We keep sinning, He keeps forgiving.
  We keep disobeying, He keeps giving.
  That's Allah, Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.




August 2014
• Allowing others to disagree with your point of view and not get all emotional about it is a sign of maturity.
• "The Almighty does not show mercy unto those who have no mercy upon others." Prophet Muhammad pbuh

July 2014

• The beauty of the heart reflects on the face and shows in the character but it takes one to know one.
• The Almighty made you and loves you. He will never reject you no matter what your past is, so do not delay or hesitate to turn to Him. He is and shall always be there for YOU
• When people think that I am a bad person, I do not automatically presume that they are bad, because that would make us the same. I prefer to pray for them.
• We spend more time beautifying the external body than we do beautifying the soul that lives well beyond it. Strike the correct balance.
• How can we expect to be helped by the Almighty when we are far from His basic instructions? Change, and see the change.

May 2014

• Do not be selfish in prayer by praying for yourself. Pray for others too and stand a better chance of having your own prayers answered.
• Don't chase people away from the Almighty by using harsh words and cursing. The straight path is beautiful so use the most beautiful way.
• The smile of the heart is far more effective than that on the face. Be genuine.
• Take your time when praying as it could be your last opportunity to do so.

MARCH 2014

• Blaming everything bad that happens to us on witchcraft or black magic is ridiculous.
• Each person is gifted in one way or another. Recognize this gift in yourself and others and appreciate the Blessings of the Almighty.
• Those who spend their time talking bad about others have nothing good to offer themselves. Don't get caught in such a web.Be hopeful and instill hope in others.
• If you think you are the only one in the world who is always right, you are wrong.
• I refuse to waste my time talking bad about others when there is so much good that needs to be done within the limited time I have on earth.
• Being horrible or unfair to others just because they belong to a different faith or race is unacceptable.
• I've learnt that when others lie about you & distort what you've said to tarnish you, the result is almost always very positive so be calm.
• Try to appreciate the little gifts of the Almighty that are generally taken for granted. Amazing.
• Be considerate of the fact that each person has a unique combination of intellect, understanding, temperament, character, goals etc.

FEB 2014

• Every morning brings fresh hopes of a better day with greater productivity. May the Almighty bless you. Have an awesome day.
• 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.
• Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, but it only saps today of its joy
• Never be trapped by those who fuel a feud by exaggerating what someone supposedly said about you. They may never have said a single word.
• Be careful of those who take advantage of a kind heart and a soft nature. Letting them trample all over you is not a good quality.
• Tell a lie once and all your truths become questionable.
• Caring for children with special needs requires a special heart and earns a special reward.
• We complain about what we don't have and the difficulties we go through but how often do we truly show thankfulness for what we DO have?
• Teasing, mocking or laughing at those with disabilities is a major sin that affects us negatively sooner or later. Be thankful instead.
• Knowing details of the lives of others through gossip and rumour whether fact or fable will not improve our own lives in any way.
• Almighty! None can block what You have given and none can give what You have blocked! Most Merciful

• To improve our link with the Almighty and to earn the respect of others, we must refrain from using cheap, unclean or vulgar language.
• No sin is too big for the Almighty to forgive so never let Satan make you feel that you are beyond reach of the Mercy of the Almighty.
• We will find many excuses for our weaknesses but we will make a big issue of the weaknesses of others.
• I remain the child of my mother no matter how many children I have of my own.
• When we have wronged someone, we should have the decency to apologise. Saying "I'm sorry" will not decrease our value but rather increase it.
• No matter how knowledgeable, professional, powerful or wealthy we may be we will still need to be guided and corrected upto the last breath.
• Looks can be deceiving. It's the heart that really matters.

• Sometimes we pray for something so much but the Almighty keeps it away through His Love and Mercy, because He knows it is not good for us.
• We are quick to forget the pain our mothers endured whilst carrying us and giving birth to us. May the Almighty bless our mothers. Aameen
• A sincere apology comes without being demanded.
• No nationality or race is preferred over another in any way in the Eyes of the Almighty.
• "The Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Owner of the Day of Judgement. You Alone do we worship and You Alone do we ask for help." Qur'aan
• When we itch to make public the good deeds we have fulfilled in private then we stand to lose part of the reward if not all. No to bragging.
• Our words and comments point towards who we are, how we think and what we stand for, so choose them wisely.
• An afternoon spent with family is never wasted.
• Neatness and proper order of a personal wardrobe, office, home etc is one of the first steps of improved productivity
• Clothing yourself with the best character is more appealing than clothing yourself with expensive labels.
• Whilst the eyes of those who love us may not notice our faults, the eyes of hatred will create faults even where there aren't any.
• Why should I make others feel like they're the only ones who have weaknesses when my own life is a constant struggle to improve on mine?

October 2013

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Your past, no matter how bad, can be deleted by sincere repentance between you and your Maker. Turn a new leaf today.

As much as we must not delay to resolve matters between us, sadly at times we have no choice but to leave it for the Day of Reckoning. 

Time ticks, never to return. A minute wasted is gone forever. There is no room for laziness in this life. Make the most of every moment.

02-10-2013

Time ticks, never to return. A minute wasted is gone forever. There is no room for laziness in this life. Make the most of every moment.

04-10-2013

Children are a gift entrusted to us by the Almighty. The way we communicate with them can shape the way they face the future.

"Smile before it is too late! Rather show your teeth now than realise their value only after you have dentures!"

It will still be a good deed! lol 

Belief in predestiny & the overriding power of the Almighty saves us from depression when we suffer loss or arrogance when we achieve much.

This made me shiver.

"The pious used to hide their good deeds just like we hide our sins!"

Some people look so happy yet they are going through great trials in life whilst others look so miserable without any difficulties. Why?
The burden of a sin out lives it's temporary pleasure, making it not worthwhile at all. May the Almighty safeguard us all. Aameen


05-10-2013

Having a genuine and sincere friend is like having hard currency during an economic crisis. Very valuable yet very rare.

Know Dajjal from Quran 

Lessons From Surah Al Kahf

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Those who want to live a life of luxury even though they know that they cannot afford it have none other than themselves to blame when their life is torn apart! 

We should never be shy or hesitate to downgrade our entire lifestyle when our earnings have been affected. 

Husbands become stressed, wives complain, children develop bad habits ultimately disintegrating the once cosy home, solely because we chose to live a fake life to display to others that we have what we cannot really even afford!

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Making a habit of being in a rush is not good. 

We must try to manage our time correctly. 

Plan the day in such a way that each item on the "to do" list is allocated enough time for us to accomplish without pressure for time. 

Once in a while the situation may require us to make haste but this should never be habitual.

Rushing can cause accidents, compromise quality and even result in regret! Be calm!

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"A true believer is neither vulgar nor immoral when he speaks". Prophet Muhammad pbuh

Many of us use words that we are prohibited from using, and get so used to using such language that we don't even realise what we are uttering.

Using such words is sinful even if we are joking, and it results in the loss of blessings in our lives, the discomfort to the angels of protection who distance themselves from us, losing respect among fellow human beings and setting a very bad precedent in our families and societies.

It also diminishes our spirituality and strengthens the link with Satan. It has a great negative effect on our minds and overall temperament.

For this and many other reasons, we must never ever utter vulgar or immoral words.Speaking using the best and purest language will create a blessed look on our faces to begin with and result in us being respected and blessed at the same time. 

Our general lives will begin to improve and we will see this clearly and feel it truly.

Are we ready to promise the Creator that we will improve on this immediately?

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In the same way that when traveling we ensure that our baggage does not exceed the airline weight limitation because of the fear of being penalized, we should also ensure that we do not carry excess baggage into the Hereafter. \

The correct weight is achieved through prayer, forgiving others, letting go of sin & other negative issues that we have held onto far too long, cleansing our hearts from jealousy, envy, hatred & evil thoughts, choosing the correct friends, assisting others, improving our character & abstaining from foul language & oppression. 

It is important to do a weight check before arriving at the ultimate “scale of justice”.

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What don't we have?

A roof above our heads, a plate of food, something to clothe ourselves with, a shoe to protect our feet, water to drink, body parts & general health, a school to go to, transport when needed even if it means public transport etc and the list is endless.

In fact we have all this & much more but sadly most of us tend to look at the few things we don't have & become so depressed & despondent. Is that fair?

We MUST face challenges in life & tests yet many are not prepared to be put through a single test without making it the biggest issue about it. Most complaints are actually connected to luxuries & not necessities.



May the Almighty assist those who are going through trying times. Aameen
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When are you going to have children? Whilst some may not mind, that question & other similar questions can be very embarrassing & at times rather hurtful too. 

The stress of those who cannot have children even though they would love to is increased by such unnecessary questions which make it seem like they have chosen not to have children yet they have no say in the matter. 

It is our duty to be sensitive about such issues & not just take it for granted. 

Questioning about the details of the lives of others is a VERY bad habit that leads to full blown gossip. Let us develop a policy of staying away from whatever is "none of our business".

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How many of us have come across non-Muslims who are more honest, polite, helpful & compassionate than Muslims?

It is sickening to hear how many Muslims are dishonest in dealings, vulgar, abusive & really unpleasant to be around.

To the extent that many people complain of some hiding behind their outward religious appearance to get away with some of the worst habits.

If practising Islam correctly is in itself the most powerful invitation to this amazing way of life, then not practising it might be a great deterrent.

I for one, promise to make an effort to improve myself with the help of the Almighty.

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Those in positions of authority of any kind should fulfill their duties bearing in mind that the Almighty is watching. 

Abuse of position in any way is unacceptable and will not be let off lightly. If we cannot deliver the goods we should hand over to those more capable without delay. 

Many people have a habit of laying the blame of failure upon others when they are the ones responsible. 

Many people also love to take up positions of authority for the prestige, to beautify their CVs, to add a feather to their cap knowing very well that they are incapable to achieve anything meaningful. 

Such dishonesty and selfish behavior can result in great loss to generations. It can also result in the failure or closure of businesses, schools, organisations, the disintegration of families and communities etc. 

Let us work hard to fulfill our responsibilities honestly.


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Each time I travel, I learn so much by meeting people of diverse nationalities, cultures, religious backgrounds, thoughts and ideas.

It's amazing how travelling can make us wiser, allowing us to understand others better and appreciate their goodness, where they have excelled over us and the common factors between us whilst learning from the few differences we may have.

It also makes me realise how petty we sometimes are in our own little circles whilst the huge globe has no time for that.


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Sad how you are a good person until you correct someone. Then you are officially a bad person in their eyes.

Each person has a good side. Take the good of others, not the bad.

If reaching out to the distressed is so rewarding, imagine the sin of causing the distress. Help others, don't harm them.

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• Some people have no constructive contribution to humanity so they choose to be destructive, spreading hatred, chaos & confusion.

• As the celebration of the great sacrifice draws near, are we prepared to sacrifice the animal within us, bad habits, laziness etc?

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