A believer doesn't settle for a second place. A believer is not satisfied with mediocrity.
A believer is never content with just enough. Don't limit yourself.
Sulaiman (as), a prophet, a king, son of a king and son of a prophet, didn't stop there, instead he asked Allah for a unique kingdom that no one else will have after him.
Musa (as), one of the greatest 5 messengers of Allah, brother of a Prophet, and one who spoke to Allah directly, didn't stop there, instead he aimed higher and asked to see Allah with his eyes.
Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (saws), and we all know the status of our Prohpet (saws), requested his Ummah to ask Allah to grant him a place in Paradise that is only reserved for one person, at the peak of Paradise.
Umar ibn AbdulAziz (r) one of the greatest and successful leaders in history, said on his death bed: "I have a soul that always aims high." Abu Bakr (r) upon hearing about the gates of Paradise, asked the Prophet (saws) if it's possible for a person to be invited to enter from all gates of Paradise. Showing us the high determination and mentality of the companions of the Prophet (saws).
(Jumuah Khutbah delivered on the 30th of July 2010 by shaykh Said Rageah at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham UK.)
There is a neverending stream of thanks from my students for the good result they got for their communicative English. Truly, a little of it was my input, but the rest was their own efforts and hardworks. So whatever they got, they deserved it. Im only here to facilitate them here and there. Im happy to be a contributive factor that brings about happiness for others:o)
InsyaAllah, for the new semester is yet another jihad towards improvement.
(Semoga dipermudahkan urusanku dalam menunaikan tanggungjawabku sehari-harian,amin)
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