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AbdulMalik Negedu - Lessons of Hajj and the legacy of Abraham

AbdulMalik Negedu is among the foremost in Islamic social work in the state of Connecticut. He is involved in many projects and is always willing to lend a hand or a ear to anyone in need. During the past week, millions of men and women of all ethnicity converged in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to commemorate the annual rites of hajj. Hajj is the fifth and last pillar of Islam. It is the pilgrimage whereby these men and women tread in the spiritual path of Prophet Muhammad in following the way of Prophet Abraham (peace be upon them both).

Hajj places a symbolic stamp on the close ties of Muslims to the beliefs and practices of Abraham. The rites of hajj are essentially a reenactment of significant events in the life of Abraham and his family as well as a celebration of his legacy. These rites and legacy provide important lessons not just to the pilgrims but to all people of faith with affinity for Abraham.

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AbdulMalik Negedu - Increase Your Social Circle with Positive Thinking

AbdulMalik Negedu is among the foremost in Islamic social work in the state of Connecticut. He is involved in many projects and is always willing to lend a hand or a ear to anyone in need. People are much more likely to engage with you if you have a positive attitude. It's contagious to be around folks who are upbeat and confident. When you are upbeat and optimistic, you are less self-centered and more willing to help others. You'll be considerably more sensitive to other people's sentiments, expressing interest in how they're doing and empathic toward them. You'll notice that your circle of friends is all encouraging each other to be more cheerful, and that if someone is feeling low, they'll be helped back up.

Friendships and optimistic thinking form a powerful network. Caring and loving each other generates stress-relieving hormones and offers you the peace of mind knowing you have a support system in place if you need it.

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AbdulMalik Negedu - How long does it take to overcome Negative Thoughts?

Every time you utilise abilities, you're one step closer to breaking free from negative thinking and becoming mentally stronger. Every step is a small victory and an opportunity to congratulate oneself.

I'm AbdulMalik Negedu, and I think mindfulness is the most important component of the transition from difficulty to strength. And, since you've made it this far, I'm guessing that making that change is quite essential to you.

This is obviously a lot to take in, so here is my recommended four-step approach to get you started on the road to transformation.

Four Steps To Start:

Start meditating for at least 15 minutes a day, if not more. To feel the effects, stick with it for at least 30 days.

Set an alarm for two times a day to remind you to take a break and appreciate what you have.

Print off the useful questions and empowering focus questions and post them somewhere visible, or make them your phone or computer's home screen, until you can recall them quickly.

Make a promise to yourself to be kinder to yourself. Print out my handy reminder and tape it on your bathroom mirror or somewhere else visible.

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AbdulMalik Negedu  - Faith Matters: Toys for good

The classroom full of children erupted into unbridled excitement when they were told that it was time to receive their toy gifts. A buzz of elation ensued as they lined up to collect their toys and to take pictures with their delighted teachers and proud parents.The children were students of BAQIS Fellowship, Inc., a nonprofit providing programs aimed at positive character development and model citizenship to Muslim youth in the New Haven area. The toys were a token of kindness and goodwill.

These principles are alluded to in the Qur’an: “And cooperate in goodness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression. And Be Mindful of God” (5:2). In reaffirming the principles for us all through the simple but profound gesture of the gifts of toys for good, it is not just the children of BAQIS who are grateful to the students of that anonymous high school and their English teacher. All right-thinking and well-meaning people of faith should be.

AbdulMalik Negedu is secretary-treasurer of Malik Human Services Institute, Inc. and a chaplain volunteer with Islamic Relief USA.

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Abdulmalik Negedu Benefits of Thinking Positively, and How to Do It

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Abdulmalik Negedu - Benefits of Thinking Positively, and How to Do It

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Abdulmalik Negedu - Benefits of Thinking Positively, and How to Do It

Abdulmalik Negedu is among the foremost in Islamic social work in the state of Connecticut. He is involved in many projects and is always willing to lend a hand or an ear to anyone in need.

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Abdulmalik Negedu: — Benefits of Thinking Positively, and How to Do It

Positive thinking isn’t magic and it won’t make all of your problems disappear. What it will do is make problems seem more manageable and…