Have you ever felt a lack of motivation to carry out our deen even after acquiring knowledge on fardhu ain and fiqh? Did it ever cross our minds that it could be because we have yet to know Allah enough to love Him with all our hearts and carry out all that He commanded?
Join us as we develop our love for Allah through learning the Asmaul Husna!
Program : Hope Workshops
Asmaul Husna (99 Names of Allah)
During this 9 - week module, you will: 🌱Learn more about Allah through his 99 Names 🌱Increase your love for Allah by knowing Him 🌱Love yourself more by developing love for Allah 🌱Be more God-conscious 🌱Connect your heart with Allah
$120 / 3 classes
Part 1: 14, 21, 28 April 2019
Part 2: 12, 19, 26 May 2019
Part 3: 16, 23, 30 June 2019
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Facilitated by Ustazah Noraini Abdul Wahab ARS certified
Candidate Phd Psychology – University Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia Master of Counselling – Monash University Ma’had Fatayaat Al Bu’uth Al Azhariyyah bil Qaherah
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Register now at https://hijrah_asmaulhusna.eventbrite.sg/
We are working women and we feel unhappy. Why is that?
There
are many factors that influence the level happiness of an individual. These
factors include security, sense of purpose, accomplishments, financial
stability, freedom, interpersonal relationships, outlook on life and this
differs from person to person. In addition, for muslims, our happiness depends
on how we look after our faith in everything that we do.
Here, Hijrah’s
Founder and Professional Islamic and Psychiatric Counsellor, Ustazah Noraini
Abdul Wahab shares 3 simple steps to having a happy working life as a muslim
woman.
Step 1: Know that working is a form of ibadah.
Many women feel guilty about
leaving their homes for work. This guilt affects their self esteem and they
constantly struggle with their inner conflicts. If we feel this way, we might
fall into the danger of burning out and feeling exhausted after a few months or
years of working.
For both men and women, working
is a form of ibadah.
Allah s.w.t mentioned in
the Quran:
How is work worshipping
Allah you wonder?
Ustazah Noraini reminds us, “The main reason we are on this earth is to serve and participate in the harmony that is encompassing life in the universe.”
We have to know that when we go to work, we are playing a part in contributing to the world’s harmony – every drop has a ripple effect that affects the universe, way more than we can comprehend.
Let’s not forget that the female companions of Rasulullah ﷺ (sahabiyaat) used to work and played a part in contributing to their community’s harmony.
Take Al-Shifa bint Abdullah r.a. as an example. Sayyidina Umar r.a. appointed her as a policewoman of the entire marketplace in Madinah because of her knowledge in the syariah laws. Her job asked that she keeps the peace in the market and reprimands those who were violating the business transaction laws of the syariah.
Or Zainab bint Abu Muawiyah r.a., wife of Abdullah ibn Masud r.a. who was the main breadwinner of her family. She made handicrafts and sold them at the marketplace. She even gave sadaqah to her husband who was classified as poor after seeking advice from the Prophet ﷺ about it.
Thus knowing, understanding
and accepting that working is a form of servitude to Allah s.w.t. is the first
step to have a happy work life.
Step 2: Knowing our limitations and boundaries
Limitations and boundaries
are set by the syariah to protect one’s self, mind and soul.
Its rules and regulations
are not made to trouble an individual but to benefit and protect all members of
the society, preserving basic human rights regardless of race and religion in
order to maintain harmony in society. These rights, known as Daruriyaat al-Khomsah,
are classified as the protection of faith, life, dignity, property and
intellect.
If an individual crosses
the limits and does not abide by these boundaries, it will cost them their
physical and spiritual health leaving them feeling uneasy and unhappy.
An example of crossing over
the limits would be slandering and backbiting a colleague.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“The believer does not defame, abuse, disparage, nor vilify.” (al – Tirmidhi)
Slandering
and backbiting is not permissible in Islam. It is toxic; you either get
intoxicated or you become the toxic. This will create enmity amongst colleagues
resulting in a bad working environment.
Muslims
need to learn more about these boundaries and abide by them in order for us to
have a happy work life.
Step 3: Safeguarding our work and ourselves
Ustazah Noraini also shared, “A positive occupation is one that we protect and one that protects us.”
Safeguarding our work means contributing to the company with our skill sets, maintaining a good performance record and developing a professional attitude.
Our work safeguards us when it:
provides opportunities for us to learn and develop new skills
instills good values & habits
provides us with a harmonious culture or environment,
strengthens our faith, belief and sense of purpose.
Having good relationship with colleagues, receiving positive
reinforcement and feeling a sense of accomplishment are also a few factors that
makes one happy at work.
Choosing a job which is aligned with our personality and skills, will
add to our sense of purpose and increase work satisfaction.
Actions to take:
Take a moment to evaluate ourselves.
Make changes if our situation calls for it.
Embrace change, for we may never know the goodness that is in store for
us.
May Allah bless our journeys, grant us leniency & happiness in this
life and the next. May He make us servants who continuously strive to be
advocates of peace & harmony.