Among the personal habits of our daily life, one important habit is this: when we complete our studies and obtain our degree, we should first offer thanks to Allah. By praying two voluntary rak‘ahs, we should express gratitude to Allah, and for the difficult circumstances in which Allah granted us strength and courage, we should also sincerely thank Allah.
In our lives, many matters unfold. We grow up, we study, we meet new people, and we interact with all kinds of individuals. At times, hardships arise; some people try to block our success, and others attempt to discourage us. But the person who continues striving with trust and firm belief in Allah ultimately succeeds. Such a person realizes that Allah alone is the ultimate truth, while everything else is temporary and uncertain.
Come, let us discuss this further below: what difficulties we often face while pursuing education and graduation, and how we should wisely and patiently deal with them.
Always Thankful to Allah
First of all, when we become successful in any field or graduate, the first thing we should do is thank Allah. This is the most important action. The reason we were able to reach any high position or achievement is only because of Allah. Our heart and mind are blessings from Allah, and it is He who gave us the ability to understand and think. Without His command and guidance, we can do nothing.
When a person thinks that whatever he has achieved was done by his own choice or intelligence, that is when failure begins. Relying solely on ourselves and taking pride in our own efforts is not completely wrong, but it is incomplete. Whatever blessings Allah has given us, we cannot use them according to our own will unless Allah wills it.
That is why the most necessary thing is to thank Allah and then continue progressing in good deeds. We should also instill this understanding in the hearts of others that gratitude is essential. We have written about gratitude in detail in this post: https://noorulilmonlinequranacademy.com/daily-life-sunnahs-of-eating/ Insha’Allah, this will help us remember how important it is to be grateful to Allah.
Always be patient and Thankful in Hard Times
Secondly, in our journey of success, whatever difficulties we faced, and during those times when Allah granted us courage and strength — especially the ability to remain patient — we should truly thank Allah for that. In our prayers we should say: O Allah, without You it would never have been possible for me to come out of any hardship. Everything happened by Your will. Alone, I could do nothing. You gave me the strength to endure, and I remained patient.
If we continue this gratitude throughout our lives, Allah will bless us with so much that we could never have even imagined. Allah greatly loves the person who asks from Him, then when Allah grants him, he shows sincere gratitude — and when Allah, for the sake of a test, takes away a blessing, he responds with patience.
Applying Daily Teachings in Practical Life
In the same way, whatever we study or learn in our daily life, in education, in graduation, or in any field, we should actively apply it in real life. We should not just listen, watch, or read — rather, we must use our abilities in a good and meaningful way for our own benefit and for the benefit of others. Something merely heard never truly settles unless a person steps into the practical field. A person cannot genuinely learn anything until they perform the task with their own hands and use their own mind
In this world, every human makes mistakes — it is part of human nature. The first attempt often includes errors, and making a mistake while trying something new is far better than doing nothing out of fear. We must ensure that whatever skill we learn brings benefit to us as well as to others. We should protect ourselves from harm and also sincerely try to protect others from it.
Get Blessings From Teachers and Parents
Lastly, among the most important things is this: whenever we are on the journey to achieve any goal in life, we must surely seek blessings. We should take prayers from our parents and our teachers. Good behavior and respectful conduct toward them can lead us all the way to success. Remember this well — if we hurt the heart of a teacher, trouble our parents, or speak to them with disrespect, then achieving success becomes nearly impossible.
Teachers and parents hold such a status that until they forgive us sincerely from the heart, even forgiveness from Allah is not attained. Therefore, remain kind and respectful with them, honor them, and never cross your limits in any matter. Always deal with them with love, humility, and good character.
InshaAllah, if we receive the heartfelt prayers of our teachers and parents, Allah can place the entire world beneath our steps. The value of worldly things will become insignificant, and Allah will grant us even without asking. May Allah grant us the ability to always respect our teachers and parents. Ameen.