Our worship enthusiasm is often like a roller coaster, super diligent at the start of Ramadan, then slacking off after Eid. We read the Quran daily when motivated, but once life gets busy, we skip days. Yet what Allah loves is not abundant deeds done briefly, but small deeds done consistently.
Small But Consistent
The deeds most beloved to Allah are those done consistently, even if they are small.
Book 4: Chapter 122: Number 1713
Muslim. (2018) Sahih Muslim. Translated by A. Hameed Siddiqui.Transformation Begins with Small Steps
Breaking bad habits is not easy, and neither is forming new, better ones. One approach that can help is the concept of micro-habits, by performing small actions consistently so their impact accumulates over time.Because they are easier to repeat, this approach gradually brings about significant and lasting change.
Small Habits Build Confidence for Bigger Changes When we successfully form one small healthy habit, it can boost our confidence to build other healthy habits. This small success makes us believe that we're capable of making bigger positive changes in our lives.
Consistency as the Key to Habit FormationHabits are formed through actions performed repeatedly and consistently. These habits play a crucial role in daily life as they influence various aspects, such as health, academic success, and financial stability. Therefore, habits are not merely routines, but rather the primary foundation for achieving long-term goals.
In Surah. Al-Ahqaf: 13-14, Allah says: "Indeed, those who have said, 'Our Lord is Allah,' and then remained on a right course—there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve. Those are the companions of Paradise, abiding eternally therein as reward for what they used to do."
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