Increasing self-awareness is crucial for finding new practices to stay close to Allah.
When influencing our parents' religious practices, taking indirect avenues consistently can lead to positive outcomes.
Deep dives
Finding New Strategies to Protect Your Faith
As we grow and change as individuals, the strategies we once used to protect our faith may no longer be as effective. Increasing self-awareness is key to identifying new practices that will help us stay close to Allah. Different people find different approaches helpful, such as fasting, seeking supportive company, engaging in contemplation, or even finding solace in isolation. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but understanding our own needs and evolving with them is essential to sustaining our faith.
Guiding Parents with Indirect Communication
When it comes to influencing our parents' religious practices, especially if we lack direct influence, it is important to exhaust indirect avenues consistently. This might involve refraining from discussing Islam with our parents, even if we are actively involved in teaching others. By avoiding conflict and religious debates, we can prevent our parents from feeling pressured or uncomfortable. Maintaining a long-term strategy and not allowing religion to be the cause of family conflicts can eventually lead to positive outcomes. Over time, it may be possible to foster a harmonious relationship where parents take an interest in and even listen to our Islamic teachings.
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Navigating Challenges of Getting Closer to Allah and Guiding Parents