I dream of the world’s greatest pilot who flies the world’s best carrier, taking people to places they could only dream of as children, exuding effortless charm and hospitality such that every person desires to meet him, train with him, and learn from him.
I dream of an unsurpassed surgeon who walks the corridors of the best hospitals in the world, followed eagerly by dozens of wide-eyed interns paying attention to every word that crosses his lips. He completes the most intricate of operations and has the most rarest of knowledge and skills; he strives and perseveres in saving thousands of lives in the most internationally acknowledged of ways.
I dream of a scientist who has reached the pinnacle of success and is the pillar of every conference and symposium the world has ever hosted in relation to his field, because he has in his intellect that which others are yet to acquire. He ponders and reflects, fearlessly imagines and stretches the boundaries of that known further than ever done before.
I dream of a school principal overwhelmed by the countless job offers he receives from the most recognised educational establishments the world has ever witnessed. One who is sought after by the world’s most elite governments, and who, with fierce determination and focus, endeavours to build several schools of his own aiming at redefining excellence. He utilises his utmost passions and skills into building the next century or even two.
I dream of a sportsman who is excellent in effort and continuously strives to redefine his boundaries. He fearlessly chases every record in the field of play and serves as an inspiration to every aspiring athlete; one who is followed by millions spanning all across the globe, not only for his talent but for his unmatched character, generosity and wisdom. He inspires the youth to dream big, be relentless in their pursuit of their ambitions, and to aim high even when all the odds are piled up against them.
I dream of a thousand selfless, visioned billionaires running multinational business empires with scores of people that love them. Businessmen and women who have earned every penny’s worth of their fortune in a praiseworthy ethical manner whilst keeping their fortunes in their hands and not their hearts. They work tirelessly and selflessly day in and day out to support the scholars and propagators, the poor and the needy, the old and the young, developing a world that truly can be called a better place.
I dream and I dream and I dream that from our Ummah will arise these giants! Giants that will inspire generations!
I dream of ambitious leaders with the passion and drive to spark a never-ending change in this world. I hope that there will rise from amongst us heroes and heroines who aspire to reach nothing short of excellence and whose lofty ambitions will be a guiding light in this dark world.
Above all, I dream of all these giants looking like Muslims, behaving like Muslims, speaking like Muslims whilst living only for the sake of Allah Almighty Alone. When they address the entire globe, every ear of every listener becomes attached to every movement of their lips, because they are who they are! And when they begin their lingering address, they begin with the words: “Indeed all praises belong to Allah Almighty alone, we praise Him, we seek His assistance and we seek His forgiveness…”
This is my dream that I believe is possible with “Laa Ilaaha Illallah”! These simple words that make excellence the minimum requirement. These simple words that demand the four I’s of success being present in our lives; Ikhlaas (sincerity), Ilm (knowledge), Ihsaan (excellence) and Istiqaamah (steadfastness)!
I dream, because things do not happen to Muslims! Rather Muslims happen to things!
I dream, because Muslims were placed on earth to teach, to be inspirational, to invent, to relate and formulate!
I dream, because we were only sent as givers and not takers!
I dream, because for Muslims; dreams were never that which you saw in your sleep, but rather that which keeps you awake and stops you from sleeping!
I dream, I dream, I dream, and I believe!
Dream big, work hard and together let’s assume our podiums of excellence and make our dreams a reality!
Your brother,
Sajid Umar
SubhanAllaah the part of addressing the globe with “Indeed all Praise is to Allaah” is emotional as Muslims are ashamed of the Islamic greeting of peace.
May Allaah Grant us Ihsaan in all that we do. May Allaah Make us Muslim professionals who serve humanity.
Amazing Sheikh!!! These are absolutely motivating Words Email : zackyahamed123@gmail.com
I was trying to sleep dreaming about the virtues (sadqa-e-jariyah) that I would be awarded by Allah Almighty on the day of recompense for adopting and watering a year old plant in this hot summer, for the past one month, on a road devider which is planted and abandoned by the government agency, when I received this superb dreams link.
My dreams got diverted. By virtue of nature, mostly men dream of materialistic world which is temporary. This article is an eye opener. Truely, if we Muslims (supposed to be khaire Ummah) work together and hard, in sha ALLAH, can make each and every men in this world to proclaim “La Elaha Ellallah”. The power and results of saying so by word and deed, I repeat by word and deed, is beyond one’s imagination. This world itself will be the Heaven.
Mashallah !!! This is definitely what our dream should be…. Jazakallahu khair for motivating us with these beautiful words……
Assalamu alaikum
I went to your Al-Kauthar course, ‘Divine Protection’ in Melbourne over the weekend, I’m now reading the article as per your request. It’s beautiful and uplifting masha Allah! made my day 🙂
Hope to have you in Melbourne again for another course Inshallah 🙂
Thanks for these words of hope and encouragement. These words has in no doubt make me to yearn to be a better person to earn Allah’s pleasure and be strong to ignore all bigotry around me and strive to be the best in my endeavours , so help me Ya Allah.
JazaakAllahu Khyran.
Truly inspiring, uplifting, passionate and emotional words.
I pray, I believe and I DREAM to be one of those Muslims who have indeed excelled in the fields that they have undertaken, who have indeed made a difference in the hearts of many, who have indeed succeeded in becoming guiding beacons of light in this desolately dark world.
But, most of all I pray, I believe and I DREAM that I am of those who preserve, cherish and nourish thier Identity as a Muslims in the course of all that they do, and one of those who do it all for the sole sake of pleasing thier Lord, pleasing the Master of the Aalameen.
Allahumma Aameen.
Subhanallah wa baarakallah.
Truly resonating, inspiring, amazing, passionate and emotional words.
I pray, I believe and I DREAM to be one of those individuals who excel in all that which they undertake, to be one of those who stand out, who inspire, motivate and elevate. To be of those who glow as guiding beacons of light in this desolately dark world…
But most of all, I pray, I believe and I DREAM to be of those who in the course of all that they do, preserve, cherish and honour thier identity as Muslims. The ones who do what they have the potential to do, solely for the sake of pleasing thier Lord, solely to please the Master of the Aalameen.
Allahumma Aameen.