7 years ago · Referencing Ayah 17:106, 73:4, 75:16
Ibn Mas‘ood said, 'Do not prattle the Quran off like poetry, and don’t make it scarce like the rotten dates on the ground. Stop to marvel at its wonders, and rattle the hearts with it. Do not let your objective be the end of the surah.' (al-Ajurry, Akhlaaq Ahl al-Quran)
Most people make New Year's resolutions, but about 90% fail to keep them beyond two weeks. This is a well-discussed topic among psychologists. A primary reason for this failure is that people crave immediate results - يحبون العاجلة- instant gratification. When they don't receive it, they quit pursuing their goals.
Another significant reason for the failure of these resolutions is that people often set collective and competitive goals. They draw...