Success is a commonplace desire that is concurrently pursued by individuals from different cultures and belief systems. The achievement of success in the Islamic world is not easy and is directly related to the principles of perseverance and hard work. It is the right way to practice Islam in everyday life as a spiritual person. To make the discussion clearer, we can understand that these instruments of driving success are one of the elements of those involved in the training of both professional hardworking sportsmen and religious faithful. We’ll try here to show how the deeply rooted attributes of dedication and work ethic, influenced by Islamic norms, may bring about real success.

The Quranic Outlook on Success

Success in Islam, especially in Akhirah, is not simply about making money or rising in status. "Falah," which means success includes metaphysical objectives alongside the physical ones, is the ultimate success. The Quran and the Hadith Making Achievements in Life Calls for an Integrated Approach that Combination Faith and Good Works with Effort. In this regard, the Quran says, "And those who strive for Us - We will surely guide them to Our ways… And surely Allah is with those who do good" (Quran 29:69). This verse emphasizes the need to strive and work in the way of Allah so that one can be able to succeed in whatever course one undertakes.

Diligence and Dedication in Islamic Beliefs

1. An Example from the Prophet Seerah (Biography): The life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) shows boundless dedication and hard work. He faced great challenges and opposition in fulfilling the mission of conveying the message of Islam; however, he still fought hard. There were many travels, struggles, and attempts to establish order during his time, which showed his unyielding obedience to the cause. The story of the Prophet (PBUH) teaches every Muslim that any achievement cannot be reached without a great deal of effort.
2. The Concept of Niyyah (Intention): All people act for a purpose. It is the intention that is more important for an action. Thus, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stated ‘If one of you employs someone, then let him make his intention as to whether the work is for Allah, the Almighty. What I really am saying is actions, MAN. This Hadith explains that every good work must be accompanied by a particular aspect of hard work. Muslims when working, are happy to please Allah and benefit people who are granted these works, and success in the true sense comes in.

3- Perseverance and Patience (Sabr): The Quran stresses the need for patience and constancy. Allah says, " Believers, be steadfast, and vie in steadfastness, stand firm in your faith, and hold Allah in fear that you may attain true success. " (Quran 3:200). This verse urges us to be resolute in our efforts and remain true to our commitments, even when uphill. Patience and perseverance are both basic attributes of commitment, allowing us to overcome hurdles on the way and achieve our goals.

4- Diligence and Effort (Jihad): The concept of "jihad" in Islam is often misunderstood. Even if it means fighting with weapons. But the broader meaning also includes effort and effort in the path of Allah. It includes personal struggles to acquire knowledge, do good, and work hard in one's career. The Quran says, “And there is nothing for a man except the good for which he strives.” (Qur'an 53:39) This verse emphasizes that a person will receive only that which emphasizes the importance of striving to achieve success.

Practical lessons from Islamic teachings

1. Balancing temporal and spiritual goals: Islamic teachings encourage a balanced approach to life. Where each person strives for worldly success and spiritual fulfillment. Muslims are encouraged to seek knowledge. excellence in one's profession and contribute positively to society. The same goes for their faith…maintain and fulfill their religious obligations. This holistic approach guarantees success and sustainability.

2- Yearning for Growth: Islam instills the spirit of continuous self-improvement and acquiring knowledge throughout one’s life. Such is the case in this saying of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which states, “Everyone must acquire knowledge, even if he has to go as far as China.” (Sunan ibn Majah) This teaching further reinforces the notion of self-advancement daily. Expanding self or developing skills, while knowledge per se, is the more empirical approach to self-improvement, which causes the upsurge of determination to endure difficulties and achieve success.

3- The significance of community and cooperation is stressed in the teachings of Islam. As stated by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), “The believers are like one body, with regards to one another; they exhibit love, mercy, and compassion for one another” (Sahih Muslim). The act of socializing, comforting, and assisting each other is important to achieve any goals or objectives. Muslims are always told to assist people with active and passive means, share useful information and the skills they possess, and engage in activities that are uplifting to society.

4- Tawakkul (Trust in Allah): Achieving any purpose requires a lot of effort and sacrifice but the Islamic teachings counter these notions by emphasizing the need for faith in Allah’s will. It has been encouraged to put in the best effort and leave the rest to Allah. Indeed, this is avowed in the Quran (65:3) which states: ‘and he who puts his trust in Allah, then he will surely suffice him’. In such a case, Proper Trust in Allah (SWT) helps promote one’s inner calm and self-percussion since those who hold this trust believe all their work is done for Allah and left in His hands.

One of the aspects that is very much emphasized in Islam is the greatness of attaining success through hard work and focus. Many stories and examples are told in the Quran and Hadith to help Muslims achieve the various goals that they seek. It is through practicing the principles followed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) combined with pure intentions, patience, and consistent effort that Muslims can earn and enjoy real success; success that is cut across both the physical and the spiritual domains. Ultimately, in Islam, to be successful means to seek the pleasure of Allah, to be of help to other people, and to live life in moderation and with a purpose. 

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(1) The Fruits of Hard Work - Dawat-e-Islami. https://www.dawateislami.net/magazine/en/bright-teachings-of-islam/how-to-work-hard.

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Exciting facts were announced by the Turkish writer Zafar Shaheen in a sober article published in the Turkish newspaper Milliyet. The article, which was written under the title "Obama's Social Media Team in Türkiye," contains shocking information. It exposes a kind of blatant interference in one of Türkiye's most important affairs, which is the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.

Not the first time!

The article says they have come to Istanbul at least twice before, once before the general elections on June 7, 2015, and the other in the local elections on March 31, 2019.

This is the team that twice succeeded Obama through the most successful social media campaigns in history, for some reason, has a special interest in Türkiye!

Zafar Sahin says, "According to the information provided by my news source, the team that conducted theoretical and practical studies on social media has 6 of its 12 members who are specialists in Obama's social media who have been in Istanbul for a while."

Nine servers!

The US team came with nine servers they brought with them. They settled in a five-star hotel near Taksim Square, and they started working some time ago.

What are they doing in Türkiye?

They study it in detail and accurately (house by house, lane by lane).

They divided Istanbul into 4 regions, the Ankara region, and the Izmir region. Adana has been divided into two.

They, says Shaheen, prepare studies on social media for each region.

First, they define their target audience and develop content specifically for them.

Next, they identify the platforms through which they will present these contents to the target audience (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.).

Fabrications

They did polls on Twitter.

The vote rate for Kilicdaroglu is 60% in these polls!

how did that happen? Zafar Shaheen: Well, Twitter users are mostly dissidents. However, this data alone is not sufficient to explain the 60%.

Search for servers

Servers and software in the hands of the Obama team play a role at this point. They can change the IP of one computer 5000 times and get 5000 different accounts to vote in polls!

 Surprised?

Don't be surprised... this is just the beginning and the tip of the iceberg. Shaheen says.

In the 2023 election, social media will have a greater impact on voter behavior than you can imagine.

Biased algorithms!

Do you know that the visibility of accounts close to the government and journalists who do not support the opposition on social media has decreased (decreased) by 70% recently?

How?

Contributions generated by these names are turned into spam or made invisible by slowing down their distribution.

58 journalists believed to support the government were blacklisted. And their interactions will be further reduced the closer the elections get.

  This is likely to have been done. Pay attention to headlines, repeat hits, news stories, and articles on Twitter, especially after an election decision. You will see the process more clearly. They will launch a massive social media attack from a million addresses.

Focus on youth.

Young people in Türkiye are mostly Instagram and TikTok users. But with the earthquake, Twitter took the lead. And it will remain throughout the election campaign. Visualizations created on Twitter will be transferred first to other social media platforms and then to traditional media.

Of course, social media alone will not determine the fate of elections. However, the impact of social media is not something to be taken lightly or ignored, particularly in Türkiye, why?

Because the number of internet users and social media users is very high, especially in an age like this where perceptions precede facts and lies travel swiftly around the world.

We all inadvertently leave digital footprints while reading the news, commenting, tweeting, shopping, and ordering food on the platforms we follow every day.

Big Brother is the one keeping track of those tracks and almost x-raying us.

Big Brother haunts us all.

The Obama social media team are actually the big brother guys in Türkiye.