This Mindset Shift Will Change Your Life

Summary

This video emphasizes the importance of finding inner peace through reliance on Allah (God). The speaker explains that true paradise is not materialistic, but rather a state of mind where one trusts in God's plan, finding strength in hardships. By delegating problems to Allah and letting go of expectations, a person can face life's challenges with resilience. The video stresses the balance between human effort and faith, highlighting that combining action with trust in Allah leads to a life of tranquility, despite external difficulties.

Takeaways

• 🌍 There is a form of paradise on Earth for those who fully rely on Allah.
• 🕌 This paradise is not materialistic but is about spiritual peace and trust in Allah.
• 😊 Trusting Allah helps to diminish negative feelings like anxiety, fear, and depression.
• 💪 A strong connection with Allah makes people more resilient to life’s challenges.
• 📚 Psychologist John Bowlby found that individuals with a connection to a higher power experience less mental illness and recover faster from hardships.
• 🙏 Tawakkul means trusting in Allah’s plan and relying on Him after doing everything within your ability.
• 🌟 People with true trust in Allah don’t boast in success nor become pessimistic in failure.
• 😌 To handle problems, first identify one specific issue and hand it over to Allah.
• 🧘 Releasing the problem to Allah helps relieve the burden, followed by acceptance of any outcome.
• 🚶 Always act within your own abilities, using the cause-and-effect laws Allah created, while maintaining reliance on Him.

Q & A

What is the 'paradise' on earth mentioned in the script?

The 'paradise' on earth is the state of living with complete reliance on Allah (God), which allows one to find peace and beauty in life despite challenges, anxieties, and difficulties.

How does reliance on Allah affect a person's experience of pain and sadness?

A person who relies on Allah will still experience pain and sadness, but they will feel less burdened by it, becoming more resilient and able to get through hardships faster than others.

What did the scholar John Bowlby relate to the connection between God and mental well-being?

John Bowlby, a psychologist, compared a child's connection with its mother to a person's connection with God. He concluded that people who have a strong relationship with God are less likely to suffer from long-term depression or mental illness and are more resilient to life's challenges.

What does the term 'taul' refer to in this context?

'Taul' refers to having complete trust in Allah's plan and relying on Him in all situations, doing one's best with the resources provided by Allah and accepting the outcome, whether favorable or not.

What are the three steps mentioned for dealing with problems using 'taul'?

The three steps are: 1) Clearly identify the problem, 2) Sincerely give the problem to Allah and stop worrying about it, 3) Avoid expectations and accept whatever outcome Allah decides while doing one's best to face it bravely.

Why is it important not to have expectations after giving a problem to Allah?

Having no expectations allows a person to fully trust Allah's plan, accepting any outcome without disappointment, and focusing on doing their best to handle the situation with the belief that Allah will assist them.

What mistake do many people make regarding reliance on God, according to the script?

Many people mistakenly rely too much on expecting supernatural solutions or signs from Allah, neglecting their own efforts and the natural laws of cause and effect that Allah has created.

How does the script describe the balance between personal effort and reliance on Allah?

The script emphasizes that one must use the laws of cause and effect while also relying on Allah. Both human effort and trust in God's plan must go hand-in-hand to achieve the best outcomes.

What is the outcome of relying solely on cause and effect without faith in Allah?

Those who rely solely on cause and effect without belief in Allah often face more stress and difficulties, especially when things do not go as planned. They lack the deeper sense of hope and resilience that comes from faith.

What final message does the speaker give about handling sins and mistakes?

The speaker encourages people to give their guilt and regret from sins to Allah, seek forgiveness, and focus on making amends without holding on to the burden. Relying on Allah helps one to move forward and find peace.

Outlines

00:00

🌟 The Paradise on Earth and Trust in Allah

The speaker introduces the concept of a 'paradise' on Earth, as taught by scholars. This paradise is not materialistic but rooted in reliance on Allah. The idea is that those who trust in Allah fully can live as if they are in paradise, finding peace and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Pain and sadness still exist, but with reliance on Allah, these feelings are different from those who don’t share this belief. A person with faith can get through hardships more easily and find strength to overcome them.

05:01

🧠 The Psychological Benefits of Connecting with Allah

The speaker draws a parallel between a child's connection with their mother and a believer's connection with Allah. Just as a child feels secure and comforted by their mother's presence, those who have a strong relationship with Allah are more resilient in the face of life's hardships. The speaker references a psychologist, John Bowlby, to support the idea that a connection with a higher power can lead to greater mental health, reducing long-term depression and fostering quicker emotional recovery.

10:04

💪 Trusting in Allah's Plan (Tawakkul)

The speaker explains the concept of 'Tawakkul,' which is trusting in Allah's plan after doing everything within one’s power. This involves using the resources given by Allah, and accepting any outcome, whether positive or negative, without boasting or pessimism. Tawakkul helps a person avoid negative emotions and thoughts, and instead fosters a balanced perspective on both successes and failures, recognizing that everything happens according to Allah’s will.

🧘 Overcoming Fear and Anxiety with Faith

The speaker provides a practical method to deal with fear and anxiety through faith. This involves first identifying a specific problem, then sincerely handing that problem over to Allah, releasing the burden. Afterward, the individual must clear their expectations and accept the outcome, no matter what it is, while still using the abilities and resources provided by Allah to face the situation bravely. This process is intended to relieve stress and instill confidence.

🤲 Surrendering Problems to Allah for Inner Peace

The speaker further emphasizes the importance of letting go of problems by surrendering them to Allah. After acknowledging a problem, believers should trust that Allah will guide them through the difficulty. This process requires giving up any expectations of specific outcomes and trusting that Allah will provide the best resolution. The speaker encourages using this method to face life's many challenges, explaining that accepting Allah’s will can bring inner peace, even in hardship.

🎯 Embracing Personal Responsibility and Trusting Allah

The speaker warns against the extremes of either relying too much on divine intervention or solely on one’s own efforts. Both approaches are incomplete; instead, the correct approach is a balance between trusting Allah and making personal effort, as both human actions and divine will play a role in the outcomes of our lives. The speaker stresses that Muslims must actively use the 'laws of cause and effect' created by Allah while maintaining reliance on Him for ultimate success.

Keywords

💡Paradise

In the video, 'paradise' refers to a state of inner peace and spiritual fulfillment one can achieve on Earth through reliance on Allah. This concept highlights the idea that true happiness and contentment are not materialistic but found in spiritual connection with God. The speaker emphasizes that experiencing this 'paradise' on Earth leads to a greater likelihood of entering paradise in the Hereafter.

💡Reliance on Allah

'Reliance on Allah' means fully trusting in God's plan and wisdom in all circumstances. It involves surrendering one's problems and worries to God while doing everything within one's capacity. The video stresses that such reliance helps people overcome anxieties, depressions, and fears, as they trust that Allah will guide them through difficulties.

💡Tawakkul

'Tawakkul' is the Islamic concept of trusting in Allah's plan after making sincere efforts. It is not passive, as one must still take action and use the resources provided by Allah. The speaker explains that practicing tawakkul prevents pessimism and self-doubt, allowing individuals to accept outcomes, whether they appear positive or negative.

💡Cause and Effect

The concept of 'cause and effect' refers to the natural laws created by Allah, where actions lead to results. The speaker reminds the audience that Muslims should not expect miraculous solutions but instead should rely on both their efforts and Allah’s plan. Ignoring this principle leads to unrealistic expectations and disappointment.

💡Pessimism

'Pessimism' is described as the tendency to focus on negative outcomes and to believe that one's efforts will fail. The video contrasts pessimism with trust in Allah, explaining that tawakkul helps a person remain hopeful even in difficult situations. It also shows how pessimism can lead to mental and emotional distress.

💡Mental Illness

The video touches on 'mental illness' in the context of how spiritual connection with Allah can help people recover from anxiety, depression, and long-term mental struggles. Citing psychological studies, the speaker argues that those with a strong relationship with God are more resilient and less prone to prolonged mental health issues.

💡Grief and Pain

'Grief and Pain' refer to the emotional challenges everyone faces in life. The speaker acknowledges that these feelings are unavoidable but emphasizes that with tawakkul and faith in Allah, believers can endure grief with strength, recover more quickly, and maintain inner peace.

💡Forgiveness

'Forgiveness' is portrayed as an important step for personal peace and spiritual growth. The video advises that when one sins or wrongs others, they should ask for Allah's forgiveness and make amends with those they have harmed. This process lifts the emotional burden and is part of living in harmony with Allah's plan.

💡Connection with God

'Connection with God' is emphasized as the foundation for inner peace and resilience. The speaker compares this connection to a child’s bond with its mother, explaining that just as a child feels safe with its mother, believers feel secure when they have a close relationship with Allah, which helps them cope with life's difficulties.

💡Effort and Action

'Effort and Action' are essential components of Islamic belief. The speaker explains that while reliance on Allah is key, individuals are still expected to take initiative and use the resources at their disposal. True faith involves balancing trust in God with personal responsibility, as inaction goes against the principles of tawakkul.

Highlights

Paradise on Earth exists for those who live with complete reliance on Allah.

This paradise is not materialistic; it is about inner peace and reliance on God's plan.

With reliance on Allah, one can handle anxieties, depressions, fears, and grief with greater resilience.

People with a strong connection to Allah can overcome life's challenges faster and with more strength.

Tawakkul (trust in Allah) means doing everything within one's power and then accepting any outcome as God's will.

Trust in Allah helps you not to boast when things go well or be pessimistic when things go wrong.

Fear is the opposite of Tawakkul. To overcome fear, one must hold onto Allah and trust in His plan.

A three-step process for dealing with problems: identify the issue, delegate it to Allah, and release expectations.

Once you give your problem to Allah, don't expect specific outcomes; trust that whatever happens is for the best.

Actions and efforts are necessary alongside reliance on Allah; cause and effect are laws created by God.

Extreme reliance on supernatural signs without action is misguided; effort is required for change.

Relying solely on cause and effect without faith leads to greater stress when things don’t work out.

Tawakkul balances effort and trust in Allah, offering hope and resilience in life’s challenges.

Even in difficult times, those with faith in Allah maintain hope, as their connection is with something beyond this world.

Living with Tawakkul means relying on Allah and doing what you can, hand in hand.

Transcripts

my brothers and sisters did you know

that the scholars told us in this earth

there is a

paradise in this earth there is a

paradise whoever enters it will enter

the paradise of the Hereafter and

whoever cannot enter it will not enter

the paradise of the Hereafter what is

this paradise my dear brothers and

sisters it is not materialistic it's not

the outside appearance it's not the

praise it's not the reputation it's not

the looks I'll tell you something

brothers and sisters wall

it is to be able to live with complete

Reliance on Allah subhanahu wa taala no

matter where you go what you do or what

happens to you this type of a person can

always see Beauty in this world can live

as if there is a paradise in this world

what do I mean by that I mean the

negatives

anxieties

depressions fears and sadnesses that we

go through grief that hits us all sorts

of pain all of these

they become suddenly

diminished and you become stronger

automatically and able to get through

them there'll still be pain there'll

still be sadness but your sadness and

your pain is different to everyone else

you're able to live with it and keep

going and you'll get over it quicker

anybody who has a connection with Allah

with God Allah subhah wa

taala is able to get over all these

negatives of Life quicker than anyone

else and be able to live a paradise in

richness or in poverty in health or in

pain there is a book called the

relationship or the uh the the uh

something like the relationship M the

relationship between the mother and its

Child by John Balby who said that a

child has a particular connection with

its mother and that connection when it's

there the child feels safe and at peace

and at Comfort until it grows up with

the warmth of its mother it feels

nothing else can happen to them and

that's through the heartbeat and

everything that was in the womb and he

draws a conclusion from that saying this

expert psychologist WR great author he

said that it it is proven through

studies that people who have a

connection with God are less likely to

take their life and are less likely to

experience long-term depressions or

mental illnesses they're able to be more

resilient and get over them quicker my

brothers and sisters we have in our Dean

alhamdulillah in our religion something

called taul first of all what isul taul

my dear brothers and sisters simply

means to have the Trust In Allah's plan

and rely on him in any case to trust in

Allah's plan and rely on him in All

cases

meaning that you must do everything in

your ability listen carefully brothers

and sisters very important you must do

everything within your ability that

Allah had given you all the resources

which Allah had gifted you then after

that whatever the outcome whatever the

result after it after you tried your

best whether it looks good to you or it

looks bad to you or if everybody tells

you negative things about it or

everything good about it the person with

tul does two things after the event if

you get something great out of it you do

not boast you don't think you are better

and Superior to other people and show it

off number two if it looks bad to you if

it looks bad to you you are never

pessimistic pessimistic is a person who

has negative judgments and thoughts this

this is going to happen that's going to

happen this is bad I'm a bad person I am

a failure I cannot do it there's no way

I'm not even going to try again they

develop traumas they could don't know

how to get out of it what is the

solution to that brother and sisters

it's like this

you have a problem in your life or you

have a fear in your life fear by the way

is the opposite of without there's fear

and then you got to hold on to something

that gives you

motivation

but which is to hold on to Allah and

connect yourself with Allah that he has

the best plan in everything that you do

means like this if you're in a problem

you can't get rid of it and it's playing

on your mind you can't go to sleep uh

you feel like the world has caved in on

you do these four things no do these

three things I'm going to make it easier

do these three things W it works and

I've seen it work with a lot of people

it works with myself as well number

one you need to first and foremost truly

and really identify clearly what is it

that is disturbing you what's your

problem don't use don't go into five or

10 different problems in your life don't

Branch them out you just go to one by

one just put it in in one little bag and

focus on that

problem identify it you can do it right

now while you're sitting here

identify a problem that plays on your

mind one not two one is it your exams is

it money is it your children is it your

marriage is it something someone said to

you is it your looks is it your job is

it your car what what is it any problem

is it something legal

is it uh someone who is after you

whatever it is one problem identify it

focus on that problem next you're going

to do

this the next thing you're going to do

this you're going to truly from your

heart honestly and sincerely

say even if you need to close your eyes

for

this and you forget about everything

around you for about one minute not even

just 20 seconds just empty your mind can

you do that can you do it for 20 seconds

just don't worry about anything in the

world there is nothing else imagine

you're going to die tomorrow there's

nothing else that matters focus on that

problem close your eyes and say to Allah

if you believe in Allah say to him oh my

Supreme

Lord I'm going to take this problem off

me I don't want it anymore I don't want

to think about it I don't want to deal

with it

anymore and I am giving it to you yeah

Allah I give this problem to

you in Arabic I delegate you you Allah

take it off me I'm going to give it to

you to do whatever you want with it I

don't want it anymore I'm taking it off

my shoulder just give it up give up that

problem that's the second step suddenly

you're going to if you do it right

you're going to feel a little bit of

pressure go off you you've given it up

to Allah if it doesn't work right now do

it tonight when you go to sleep in maybe

you need some some quietness maybe you

need to focus maybe if you're a if

you're a mother maybe maybe children

need to go to sleep if if you're a

father who's also looking after children

with your wife maybe they need to go to

sleep just focus the third step you have

to do after that is

this don't have any expectations after

that don't have any expectations don't

think now Allah is going to do this for

me just empty your brain empty your

expectations and say y anything

that you decree as the outcome from this

I accept it I accept it and I will be

brave and I will face it and I will do

my best for it because I know whatever

the outcome is y I will get through it

summon bravery there is a fourth thing

and that is very

important do what you can within the

power that Allah has given you to take

care of this problem but remember what

you've just done you've given it to

Allah you've taken away all the

expectations whatever outcome you know

that even if it's hard because you gave

it to Allah he will assist you through

it and believe that and be motivated to

it and lastly do what you can out of the

resources that Allah had given you

brothers and sisters if you can get used

to that I swear

W any problem you go through whatever

comes your way and it will you will face

many pains and many problems in your

life don't you dare ever sit down and

think you want a paradise where there's

no pain nothing there has to be but we

don't know what's good for us and what's

bad for us you do what's Halal fear

Allah in what you're doing don't go for

the sins if you do repent to Allah and

forgive yourself don't worry we all make

mistakes but give it to Allah you know

the sin even if you've done a sin even

if you've done something Haram give it

to Allah say the thing that I am feeling

right now I feel so much guilt of that

thing last time that I did y I give it

to you I don't want it anymore I don't

want this burden forgive me

Allah my Lord I regret it I don't want

it anymore forgive me suddenly say I

don't have any expectations we going to

do my best be brave and keep going

forgive

yourself if it's a right of someone else

say y I don't want this problem don't

expect any outcome but the fourth thing

is go and see what can you do to repent

the person that you've wronged how can

you make it up to them lift that burden

off you in any case brothers and sisters

let me explain something further one of

the biggest mistakes a lot of Muslims do

is when they think about relying on God

on Allah subhah wa taala they take it

too far to one extreme and that is they

forget about their actions that they

have to do and they forget about cause

and effect the laws of cause and effect

if you do this that's going to happen if

you don't do that you're not going to

get that who created these laws of cause

and effect brother and sisters who

created them is it not Allah subhana wa

tala it's Allah who created the laws of

cause and effect so when you do

something you will receive go ahead and

do

it means to use the laws of cause and

effect which Allah created for you

because he gave them to you we're

sitting there sometimes and we think

everything sometimes we have 50% of the

solution around us

but we refuse except for a supernatural

solution we want something different do

you realize that I see a lot of Muslims

they sit there they think I need

something different why because somehow

I'm some special because I'm a Muslim I

got to be more special God has to give

me something more special some kind of

sign different to everything

else I heard one one young person said

to me I wanted a sign from Allah about

which way I should go I said what did

you expect he said I expect a

lightning I don't know why I expected a

lightning I think watches too much

Netflix I don't know what the issue is

lightning another one said well I just

wanted hack a breeze a little wind to

come through the window says what kind

of tul is

that brothers and sisters you have to

use the laws and the laws of cause and

effect you have to do what you can there

is the Other Extreme The Other Extreme

is

called when you rely only and solely and

mostly on cause and effect just things

and you don't rely on Allah at all

that's the Other

Extreme and these are most people who

don't believe in Allah subhana wa tala

and these are the people who go through

most stresses because when things don't

work out they try to get motivated but

it's very hard as soon as something

doesn't work out once twice three times

or they lose someone from their life

they don't know what to do with

themselves anymore but if you have your

connection with a higher power Allah

subhana

brothers and

sisters no matter what happens you still

have Greater Hope than anyone else

people still have hope but your hope is

far greater because your ambition your

goal your connection is something Beyond

just this world this world is going

temporary is only temporary it's going

to end so how isul it is to rely on

Allah subhah wa taala and do what you

can of your effort together hand in

hand oh