Confidence and Security
Dreaming Alone at Night…
Every man needs time for himself. Do not let people take that away from you. It is important to sit back and reflect on who you are and what your principles are. It is always good to see what tempts you and why, what makes you angry and how, where do you want to go in life and where are you now. I do not think that we think enough. Perhaps thousands of thought processes go through the brain as researchers say, but I mean, thinking with the source of all reason: the Heart. I just wonder, as I sit here myself laying down, how much do I really think with my heart?
Tests Build Character…
It has been a long time, a very long time since my last post. I have had a lot of time to think about life and what is important. Our development towards masculinity is a lifelong one. There will be many tests in the way. One may wonder, "why do there have to be so many tests in life? Why cannot there be peace througought life?" Let us remember, the predominant characteristic of Masculinity is strength. Someone who is very strong has to maintain thier strength. A bodybuilder must consistently put his muscles under significant stress in order to keep the strength that he has.
A Beard and Islamic Masculinity…
A lot of people link a beard and Islamic Masculinity together. Sometimes it is done correctly, sometimes it is not connected accurately. Let us remember the difference between Muslim Masculinity and Islamic Masculinity. Muslim Masculinity is based upon Muslims, who are human beings and fallible. Sometimes there are flaws and inconsistencies in how the proper masculinity is manifested. Islamic Masculinity is based upon the perfect way of life. The oneness of the creator and the heavens and earth all intermingling together. It is based on the religion of Islam. It is based upon the masculinity of the most elevated and beloved creation of Allah, the Prophet Muhammad S. Islamic Masculinity is correct and perfect in system and in reality.
Destiny and Islamic Manhood…
Destiny and Islamic Manhood are intertwined. Destiny is not merely a coincidence based on our choices as men. It is the function of our proper development in Muslim Masculinity. Allah has set out rules for certain types of people. God makes promises to us all over the Quran. For example, if we have trust in his sustanence, then he will provide for us. If we consciously disobey him, then we will be punished in some way shape or form. If we struggle for Allah's sake then he will provide us with victory in this life and the next. The promises and the guarantees are absolute concepts in the universe. What is not absolute is what we choose to be.
Males are the source of all world problems…
Yes, I said it. Males are the source of all world problems. But let us remember, there is a difference between males and men. Males simply have a penis, higher levels of testosterone, and usually more physical strength and a deeper voice. Men, real men have values and principles to guide those tools. So as stated before it is simply the males who bring demise upon society and not women.
Self Control and Islamic Masculinity (Part 3)…
The secret of self control towards achieving Islamic Masculinity is submission to God. In submitting to Allah we do not simply limit our power to our own carnal bodies. Furthermore, we do not limit our power to relying on others who believe in our peceived power, status, or financial independence. When we properly submit, then we only limit our potential to whatever God wants to give us.
Self Control in Muslim Masculinity (Part 2)…
The Prophet S Said: "One who guarantees me about that which is between his jaws i.e., tongue and that which is between his thighs i.e., private parts, I am responsible (guarantor) for his Paradise." (Bukhari) This is the ultimate in self control. Self control begins in controlling what you say as we stated in the last post. Controlling the tongue is something I struggle with every day. It is so hard to simply keep my mouth shut when I have that fiery feeling like I need to say something. This is especially the case when we are angry or have some negativity to let out.
Self Control in Muslim Masuclinity (part 1)…
Verily all the keys to passing through the trials and tribulations in our life lie within self control. Furthermore self control must be based in some type of principle. There is no self control without the principle to back that internal struggle. The first stage of the Masculine Development Model is Principles. For without principles to believe in, all other things in life are useless. Self Control is the protection of all our principles. When we lose our self control then we lose everything that we are.
Confidence & Arrogance (Part 1 of 2)…
Real men have confidence, not arrogance. They are two different things. The dangerous thing about the two constructs is that many times people perceive them to be the same thing from observing behavior. According to Webster's dictionary confidence is defined as: 1. A feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances 2. Faith or belief that one will act in a right, proper, or effective way. So we see that there is a faith in one's abilities or situation. Arrogance is defined as: 1. An attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions.
Unity: It begins with U (Part 5 of 5)…
We must realize the potential that Allah put in each of us to be his representatives on this planet and act out his will by bringing peace and unity to all the creation. Sustaining harmony in nature without abusing Allah’s creatures is how we provide unity to the creation. We must separate the evil forces within our souls and purify ourselves with the word of Allah. Our men need to be real men and show other males how to develop into men. Our women must do the same to the female.
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