Jazakallah khair for the detailed reply

May Allah reward you for this site, its truly a manual for productivity as a muslim.

From reading your reply I learned that ultimately all our interactions are for his sake(swt). To be productive we need a combination of action and intention.I used to feel dishonest if im interacting with someone knowing full well their limitations, but no one will be perfect and just as you said people were not created to fill us. When observing the interactions of others who seem to be able to make and maintain productive relationships, they are essentially reciprocal. The balance will no doubt go up and down but knowing you are to receive the ultimate reward from Allah(swt) makes it easier.

jazakallah again and may he reward you and your whole team with the ultimate reward in dunya and akhirah.

Thank you Dr Nurallah Muhammad for pointing this out. I will try to keep it in mind for future articles insha’Allah.

Absolutely right Fatima! If you have Islam, a great family & friends – you have all that you need. :)

You are very welcome Shazia! I’m glad you liked it. :)

Thank you Baseem. I’m glad to hear that!

Insha’Allah it will be of great use to you Azeem.

Wa iyyak. Very kind of you Olaiya. Insha’Allah, I will. :)

I find it hard to make and keep friends as I seek genuine relationships. I can give unconditionally but back away when I find that person is not genuine, ie just taking and not giving. Most people will just take. Is it not dishonesty to keep up a relationship only for what you can get?

Wa3alaikum Salam Ayisha. I think many of us experience this “social low” at some point. Insha’Allah everything works out for the best. :)