Yaser El-Waly and a Life Guided by Intention

Sometimes the character is discovered through acts that receive no notice at all. This can include the decisions that individuals make knowing that nobody will know about them because there are neither repercussions nor a reward for making a bad choice. For Yaser El-Waly, having personal integrity means ensuring that there will always be a link between what an individual believes and his or her deeds even though this link requires effort to maintain. The integrity is not about looking good to other people but about becoming trustworthy in any circumstances. Yaser El-Waly on Doing the Right Thing Privately Individuals usually perceive acts of good character as something that can be easily observed, like helping a stranger or saying the truth during an important conversation. However, Yaser El-Waly is aware of the fact that integrity is also needed in acts that are not seen by anyone. Returning somebody else's possession, admitting one's small fault, or fulfilling one's dut...

  Meaningful relations are usually associated with one’s family members and close friends, but there are other relations, which, though unnoticed, also have an influence on our everyday existence – these are neighbourhood relations. Even a greeting, helping hand or just respect for one’s neighbour could change the atmosphere in your neighbourhood. Yaser El-Waly’s appreciation of Islamic values places importance on community, consideration, and responsibility toward others. These principles do not only apply to close relationships. They can also influence how people interact with those they encounter in ordinary neighbourhood life. Yaser El-Waly on the Value of Neighbourly Respect According to Yaser El-Waly , the basis of being a good neighbour is very straightforward and lies in showing respect to those people who surround you. There is much variation in individual daily habits. Whereas some people may choose to begin their days at an early hour in the morning, the other group may ...

Meaningful relations are usually associated with one’s family members and close friends, but there are other relations, which, though unnoticed, also have an influence on our everyday existence – these are neighbourhood relations. Even a greeting, helping hand or just respect for one’s neighbour could change the atmosphere in your neighbourhood. Yaser El-Waly’s appreciation of Islamic values places importance on community, consideration, and responsibility toward others. These principles do not only apply to close relationships. They can also influence how people interact with those they encounter in ordinary neighbourhood life. Yaser El-Waly on the Value of Neighbourly Respect According to Yaser El-Waly , the basis of being a good neighbour is very straightforward and lies in showing respect to those people who surround you. There is much variation in individual daily habits. Whereas some people may choose to begin their days at an early hour in the morning, the other group may contin...

However, life does not always unfold as planned, and it takes resilience to adapt in order to overcome such obstacles. In Yaser El-Waly's case, resilience does not involve the pretense that things come easy. Resilience is all about having the ability to move on despite difficulties. Yaser El-Waly on Facing Difficult Seasons A tough time can cause a person to rethink their path in life. According to Yaser El-Waly, a tough period can also show things in people that are hard to see in easier times. In times of ease, it is unlikely for people to need patience or perseverance. To become resilient, you must understand that adversity is something that will happen throughout your life without dictating your entire future. Tough times can alter your course, but not your destiny. Yaser El-Waly on Adapting Without Losing Direction Resilience does not involve resistance to change. Yaser El-Waly views adaptability as a key component of resilience. There will be times when the initial path becom...

But motivation can also be used as a tool that encourages one to initiate an activity; however, motivation is not always constant. There are periods where one feels energized and enthusiastic, while there are also moments where even simple tasks become difficult. It is then that self-discipline becomes important. The interpretation by Yaser El-Waly of the Islamic values is based on the fact that progress usually comes from persistence in doing the worthwhile tasks without getting any reward. Discipline is not about making things perfect but having the capacity to stick to the important things. Yaser El-Waly on Doing What Needs to Be Done According to Yaser El-Waly, self-discipline refers to reaching a realization that not all things that one needs to do would be enjoyable. It is not always the case that people would be interested in studying, working on tasks that they don't want, following a timetable, or solving problems that they have avoided for quite some time. Self-discipline...

  Understanding the Importance of Balance Life gets hectic with work, duties, relationships, and other things that are happening each day. At times, one becomes so absorbed in one area of life that one forgets to pay attention to the others. In the opinion of Yaser El-Waly, balancing one's life can help one deal with his/her duties and even spend time alone. The idea of balancing does not mean dividing the focus of one's attention equally among all the spheres of life. Balancing means recognizing priorities and making decisions concerning time and effort allocation. Making Time for Important Things Usually, people may have various priorities depending on their personal circumstances. Some may value their professional development most, while for others family, friends, and other activities may be really important. As stated by the author Yaser El-Waly , it is important to take into account the priorities and spend time on those activities that matter in one’s life. Spending some...