ON FAITH

By Aaila Ahmed

Growing up as a Muslim in an Islamic environment, faith is an important aspect in my life To me, it means having trust and belief in something bigger than myself – whether that be as a higher power, a set of values or principles I live by, or the people around me who have my best interests at heart, especially in a religious aspect It helps guide my decisions when faced with challenging situations; and most importantly it provides comfort during moments of doubt or uncertainty.

As a Muslim, my faith is incredibly important because it serves as the foundation for how I live my life daily – from following Islamic teaching such as the five daily prayers and fasting during the month of Ramadan, all the way down to smaller acts like greeting or being kinder towards those around me, regardless of their background or beliefs. My faith also helps me stay grounded when faced with tough decisions by reminding me that God will always provide guidance if I seek Him out through prayer first, before making any rash choices based solely on temporary emotions alone.

In addition to providing spiritual guidance throughout my life journey thus far, having strong religious convictions has helped shaped who I am today by giving me an overall sense of purpose and direction no matter what obstacles come along the way – whether they are physical hardships like poverty or emotional challenges such as heartbreak – knowing that everything ultimately happens according to Allah’s (SWT) plan brings peace into even the darkest moments because at least there was still meaning behind them all, instead of random chaos without rhyme or reason why certain events occur in our lives.

It also happens to be, that Islam provides a sense of community by connecting me with people who share the same values as I do, allowing us to come together for mutual support and understanding Most importantly, it teaches humility; reminding me that no matter what success I achieve in this world, they pale in comparison to the rewards awaiting those who strive for spiritual perfection.

All these reasons combined make it clear why my faith is such an integral part of not only me, but millions of people across the globe who rely on its teaching every day to bring order amidst the uncertainties that this world throws at us