Published: May 16, 2025
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Forget motivation. You have to turn your life into an RPG game. Allah says: “So compete with one another in doing good.” (Al Baqarah) How do you do this?

Step 1: Accept Your Starting Point with Gratitude We are all given different starting points by Allah. That's the wisdom of our Creator. Look at those who are beneath you and do not look at those who are above you, for it is more suitable that you do not belittle the blessing

Step 2: Life as a Beginner If you're struggling with your health, faith, or purpose, that's your starting point. If you want to improve your condition, develop stronger faith, and find your purpose, you need to start at level one by completing basic mundane tasks. They might

Step 3: Encountering Righteous Role Models As you level up, you’re gonna encounter people who are way ahead of you in the game. Rather than becoming jealous or depressed at how much further you need to go: BE INSPIRED. This person might be a Level 50, but you have NO idea

Step 4: Take Appropriate Challenges Tackle challenges that are level-appropriate. If you’re struggling with Isha, don’t be trying to tackle the challenge of Tahajjud. It’s not appropriate for you. The Prophet ﷺ taught his companions gradually over 23 years. Perfect Iman,

Step 5: Determine Your Level 100 you need to decide what your level 100 is. It doesn’t need to be something incredibly dramatic or extraordinary, but it must be something you can visualize clearly so that you have a destination to work towards

Step 6: Plot Your Path to level 100 RPGs are so addicting because it's easy to say “just one more quest”. Everything is clear – you know how many more tasks you need to complete to level up. You know which areas are appropriate for your particular level, when it's time to

Step 7: Have Purpose in Your Actions Live your life with purpose and intention – if you're doing something, make sure you know WHY you're doing it. In Islam, this concept is known as niyyah (intention). The Prophet has said: “Actions are judged by intentions, and everyone

Step 8: Reward Yourself with Beneficial Improvements The major attraction in RPGs is that whenever you level up, you get to use better weapons etc,. Better equipment helps you face tougher challenges, which will in turn give you more experience and bring you closer to the next

Step 9: Maintain Balance - Don't Turn Life Into a Grind! In many RPGs, there are opportunities for characters to rest, celebrate, or engage in activities that don't directly advance the main quest but add richness to the experience. Perhaps your character attends a festival in

@Aal_Moalim The verse you quoted isn’t about worldly deeds

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