Now and again I have these phases where I become interested in an activity or hobby for a week or a two to such an extent that I become totally engrossed in it. For example, reading novels, studying a certain topic in medicine (Ed: Very sad indeed, but it happens), building models, photography...the list goes on. I confess, that this fluctuating interest extends to many things including matters of faith, I've had phases where every night I have prayed Tahajjud, consistently read the same suras on the bus to campus and prayed every salat in the mosque. I don't mean to big myself up(Ed: No really, I mean it), on the contrary I believe that, even in the case of intrinsically good acts, if actions are performed inconsistently then they do not add to your character in any lasting way and may even be of detriment to yourself if unsustained.
My latest 'fad' is gym. I regularly hit the gym every other day at least - if not every day(Ed: No, I don't have OCD). I alternate between muscle sets so Monday arms and chest, Wednesday back and shoulders, Friday legs. I know 'January gym hitters' are the subject of much ridicule- but I'm hoping not to fall into that category (Ed: I'm determined for this to not be a fad - going to the gym makes me feel really good) . Without hope that this commitment will stay a commitment and not become just another phase - this aim cannot be realised. I pray that Allah (SWT) turns all my bad habits into good habits and that I stay steadfast on the straight path.
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