Robust Muslimah

We learn the importance of reading from our deen as one of Allah’s first commands in the Quran is “READ”.

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. Reading is the best workout for your mind. The more knowledge you will have the more better-equipped you will be to tackle any challenge in your life.

Reading is a form of meditation which will help you to increase your focus and concentration.

Reading is a great technique for relaxation. So next time when you feel stressed, just pick up your favorite book and relax yourself.

If you truly want to grow then make a habit of reading daily. Read whatever you like, either it’s any religious book or any other work of literature which you like.

I'm sure many of us already know about these amazing benefits of reading but still we struggle with disciplining ourselves to develop this great habit. So,let me share some useful tips which will help you to develop the habit of reading daily without making it a chore.

1. Take baby steps. Don’t aim to complete a book in a day rather start by reading a few pages and then gradually increase it. Imagine even if you read 10 pages in a day then in one month you read 300 pages, which is huge.

2. Specify a particular time in a day for reading. Reading in a same time daily will help you to soon form a habit of it and you will find yourself doing it without any struggle. And it’s best to set that time in the morning hours as this is a positive way of starting your day.

3. Try to make the process of reading enjoyable for yourself. Eat your favorite food, snack or anything you love during your reading time. This is one of the greatest ways of rewarding yourself.

4. Lastly, never ever borrow books from someone else to read rather always try to buy books by your own money. The reason behind this golden rule is that we don’t value the things we get for free. So, invest in books and make your own collection of your favorite books.

Do you face any other challenge to develop the habit of reading? If yes then mention it in comments and I'll try to help you with that. And If you find this post helpful then share it with your friends and help them to grow too🌼

P.S. In my upcoming posts I'll share some of my favorite books with you all In'sha Allah. So stay tuned!

Today give yourself a break from all the things that drain your energy, cut them off and do the things that make you happy.

1. Cutt off the news and the tv serials that promote more negativity than entertainment.

2. Sit & spend some leisure time with family or friends.

3. Go for a walk.

4. Visit or call a friend.

5. Cook or bake something you love.

6. Read your favourite book.

Do the things that make you happy🌼