Uplifting the Heart: Choosing Positivity Through the Company We Keep

Uplifting the Heart: Choosing Positivity Through the Company We Keep

A positive mindset is not merely wishful thinking—it is a spiritual posture rooted in trust in Allah’s decree and mercy. Ibn Ata’illah reminds us in his Hikam: “Do not befriend someone whose state does not uplift you, and whose words do not lead you to Allah.” Surrounding ourselves with negative, pessimistic people clouds the heart and weakens resolve. By contrast, keeping the company of those who radiate hope, gratitude, and reliance upon Allah nurtures our own inner light. To emulate such positivity is an act of worship, a means of drawing closer to the One who commands us to “have a good opinion of Allah” and to always expect the best from Him.

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