Mufti Menk is a Muslim Cleric and Grand Mufti Of Zimbabwe . He is also a head of the fatwa department of The Council Of Islamic Scholars of Zimbabwe. He graduated from the Islamic University Of Madinah in Shariah . Mufti Menk has gained worldwide recognition because of his humanitarian work in the Eastern part of Africa.

He has been named as one of The 500 Most Influential Muslims in 2014 and, 2017. Mufti Menk has millions of followers on various social media platforms . His wisdom, compassion, personable style and down to earth approach has gained him a wide popularity among a huge base of followers and he actively shares his wisdom through quotes.

May his quotes motivate and inspire you to get the best out of this life and work for a better Akhirah.

1 .”Don’t be fooled into thinking that everyone is your friend . Just because they hang out around you doesn’t mean they are your friends. People pretend well. They will laugh with you and joke with you. At the end of the day,when push comes to shove , they’ll be exposed. Take heed. ”

2 . “The scars we get in life are proof of inner strength . They show us that we’re all warriors really; even if we are grasping for air for a while . We’re no longer reaching for those who don’t bother to give us their hand. We’ve learnt that only the Almighty will helps us. Only Him.”

3 . “Whatever goals you’re setting , often it’s better to keep that thought to ourselves. Not everyone is a well-wisher. While you’re telling someone about your next move,they might not always want the best for you. There’s a lot of competition and jealousy out there. ”

4 . “Stop stressing yourself over how your life is going to turn out. Nobody has it all figured out. Only the One who made you knows what will happen. So live your life the best way you can and attend your heart to the One who matters most. It’s one sure way to attain contentment.”

5 . “Don’t fall into the trap of Satan who makes you believe that happiness comes with getting all that your heart desires. The more you will have, the happier you’ll be? That’s a lie ! In fact,it’s furthest from the truth. Happiness is appreciating all that you have been blessed with.”

6 . “On Judgement Day, the Almighty will weigh your deeds and not count them. More than the numbers, He looks at how much your heart you put in while doing the deed; the state of your heart at that time. Who went out of their way to do it solely for Him and who did it to show off? ”

7 . “Remember, your end goal is Paradise. Don’t let up. Don’t make it a short term goal. Paradise is the ultimate destination in this life long journey. Strive to get there . ”

8 . “The past is the past. You can’t change it and whatever has happened is out of your control. Truth is, the past can hurt, but it’s also what you make of it. Choose to let those memories go . Learn whatever lessons you can but don’t dwell and keep harping on them. Lighten your load.”

9 . “Whatever you do, don’t quit. Quitting is not an option. It never is ! You’re closer to your goal than you think. No matter what happened in the past, what took place yesterday, today’s a brand new day. The Almighty has great plans for you. Trust him and get back on track .”

10 . “If you want to feel the sweetness of worship, cleanse your heart . A diseased heart won’t be at ease. Make a conscious effort to get rid of pride, hatred, envy and anything that gets in the way of being fully focused on the Almighty. It won’t happen overnight but you’ll get there.”

11 . “Change isn’t easy. Even when you want it to happen. But if you’re serious about wanting to make your life better, you need to embrace change. Seek the Almighty for strength and comfort. It requires more energy than you think. ”

12 . “Failures , faults and frustration. We’ve all been through them. But never let them consume you . The Almighty knows what you are going through at all times. He knows your fears. He hears your prayers even when you can’t find the right words. Hand over all these and more to Him.”

13 . “We all go through struggles in life. Everyone of us without exception. So don’t feel depressed. Obstacles keep us on our toes. Just because time seems tough now, doesn’t mean it will remain this way forever. Nothing lasts. Focus on the big reward the Almighty has promised.”

14 . “Learn not to tell people more than they need to know. This can be difficult but be conscious of the information that you choose to divulge. People have no business to know everything about you. The less you tell, the better for you. It can save you from a whole lot of trouble.”

15 . “If anyone tries to draw you into an argument, gossip, backbiting and the likes, simply excuse yourself. Just as we are concerned about what goes into our mouths, what comes out of it is equally important! Be mindful. Don’t shortchange yourself.”

16 . “Making peace with your inner self is important. It starts from the inside first. It could mean mending broken relationships that have been bugging you, strengthening existing ones or simply making sense of your negative feelings. Let go of resentments. Don’t wait, start now.”

17 . “Don’t take anything for granted. You never know when you’ll have it for the last time. Life is a precious gift, cherish every moment while you can. It’s truly such a blessing to be alive and to be able to impact the lives of others. You’ll never know whose life you’re touching.”

18 . “Don’t underestimate any act of kindness, no matter how small you think it is. Every act of kindness is a seed. All seeds will grow eventually and produce a harvest for you to reap the reward. Never tire of doing good and a bountiful harvest of blessings will be yours.”

19 . “Don’t put off till tomorrow what you should do today. When you have the ‘one day’ attitude, you’ll miss out on a lot of goodness in life. You refuse to see what the Almighty is dangling in front of you right now. Don’t end up the loser by being a procrastinator.”

20 . “Before speaking bad about others, ask yourself; if present, would the person spoken about dislike and become unhappy about what you’re saying? If so, then consider staying quiet. It is better to communicate directly with someone than to speak about others behind their backs.”

21 . “Search your own heart . Could it be that your suspicion of the ulterior motives of others is because you’re prone to doing the same ? Increase the habits of praising others and let thankfulness overflow to the Almighty when someone does something good to you. Try it. You’ll feel good.”

22 . “Don’t let people make you feel bad for not conforming to their way of life and habits. You’re answerable to the Almighty for all your actions, not to the rest of the people. You can’t live a life where your every action is dictated by people who aren’t even concerned about you.”

23 . “Don’t just focus on how you can make your life better, look for ways to make someone else’s life better too. Often it’s hard to find someone willing to go out their way to help those in need. When you’re able to do that, then you will achieve satisfaction and true contentment. ”

24 . “Try and do something each day to bring a smile on your parents face. Show them the love and appreciation that they deserve for all that they’ve done for you. Don’t be among those who neglect them and see their worth only after they’ve left this world. Don’t live with the regret.”

25 . “No matter how ashamed you’re of the sins that you’ve committed, turn back to the Almighty. Nothing is too small for him. Seek forgiveness constantly. While we will continue to struggle with wrong actions, they must not be a reason for us to despair. Never lose hope in his mercy.”

26 . “Keep asking the Almighty to replace our sadness with hope, anxiety with reassurance, depression with happiness, weakness with strength. May we fully rely on him for everything. Keep our faith firm and unflinching. Mend our brokenness and keep us on the straight path always.”

27 . “The paths to paradise are many. Fasting is one of them. Ramadan is not any ordinary month. When you fast, your hearing, sight and tongue should also fast. Don’t engage in acts that will spoil it. Don’t let the day you fast be same as the day you don’t fast.”

28 . “Be careful when you blurt out harsh words in harsh tones. The hurt might pierce deeper than you could ever imagine. You probably think that a simple sorry can fix it. But think again. Words can leave scars. Some scars are more permanent than others.”

29 . “Treat your spouse kindly and don’t resort to abuse in any form. Lack of kindness is often the source of marital conflicts and the cause of most divorce. Anger,selfish or irresponsible behavior and criticism have a huge impact on kindness. It will threaten your marriage bit by bit.”

30 . “Prayer is not an about getting something from the almighty as and when you want it. It’s more than that. It’s the act of connecting with Him. Keep the communication going daily, not just when you are in need. ”