Staying Motivated When You Feel Down 🌟

Delivered earlier today in Jakarta, Indonesia, in this khutbah Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan shares a set of highly powerful and motivating words from Allah that serve as a reminder for anyone who feels stuck or discouraged. It is a reminder that Allah wants to see us get back up and keep moving toward Him.

In Surah Ali Imran, between ayat 138–141, Allah tells us not to become weak or fall into despair. The Sahabah fell into a deep state of despair after the disastrous defeat at Uhud. The word used in this ayah is al-wahn, the feeling a person experiences when life hits them so hard that their energy, clarity, and motivation seem to disappear.

Allah responded to that moment by reminding them that hardship is not a sign of rejection. It is a sign that He wants to see who truly believes in His promise even when they cannot see the outcome in front of them.

It is easy enough to feel motivated when times are comfortable, but the real test comes when a believer is beaten down to their lowest point. In those moments, faith and conviction are truly tested.

These ayat show us that our crises are not a sign that Allah is displeased with us. They are a sign that He wants us to rise even higher than before.

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