Before I review this book, I would like to admit that the review you're about to read is no where close to how good the book is. Period. Nouman Ali Khan is otherwise a very good mufassir and how well he addresses the issues of muslim youth and community as a whole is comendable. The way he connects daily life to Quran would make you want to connect to the book of Allah. Coming to the book, it has five sections and each section has further chapters. The first section revolves around the concept of dua. Brother Nouman explains how we are in need of every little that Allah gives us. This book would definitely change your perspective of duas that are not answered on your terms. Section two sheds some light on creating a cohesive muslim community. The author discusses how we are used to giving critisism all the time, rating everything and everyone. He emphasizes the importance of giving and taking advice. He further sheds some light upon the fact that Islam has discouraged making assumptions and interestingly, it is not an action, its a thought that is discouraged. Assumptions have some serious consequences in this world and in the hereafter. Leadership is the last chapter of this section and the leadership trait most emphasized on, is forgiveness. Further the author highlights a very important fact that Allah is to be trusted after a decsision is reached at any leadership level. Our decisions don't guarantee success, Allah does. How are the decisions supposed to be taken, is a seperate debate. Section three sheds light on our financial dealings; which I believe, in todays materialistic world, is very important to highlight. Islam is a lifestyle choice and mishandling your financial dealings is talked of as a major sin in the Quran. The author then goes on to discuss that the money we earn isn't to be wasted or recklessly spent, people around us have rights and we are to be careful while spending our money, not ignoring our own needs ofcourse. Then there comes the section of contemporary issues. In the first chapter the author points out how islam has honoured the women and how we are to bring up our daughters without any discrimination with our sons. Next chapter goes on to discuss what our reaction should be when non believers makes fun of the the Prophet (PBUH). In the chapter afterwards, the author puts a little light on how filthy language used in music is affecting us. Further he discusses the importance of time and that we shouldn't spend our time recklessly. Section five is all about putting our lives into perspective, this section shall give you a clear idea as to what does everything given to us mean- all the experiences, all material stuff - and what our ultimate goal should be. Focusing on personal improvment is stressed. Next chapter tells us that we should not ignore small sins either the importance of small good deeds. We should live this life as an investment for the hereafter. The last chapter, puts emphasis on afterlife again. All of our actions have a consequence and we will be accountable for our actions. The moment you realize that this world is just a small pause in the journey that will continue and the time you spend here determines how your next life is going to be, you realize the importance of time and the urgency to do good deeds. Review ends here and please get this book! It's a keeper.
Category: Personal improvement, Islam
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