Daily Journal | Day 38 | Thursday, 9 October 2025

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I’m going for Umrah… not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon, In Sha Allah.

Lately, I’ve been feeling something so pure within me, as if Allah Himself is placing this deep love and pull toward His sacred House. A few days ago,

@Ahmed Saleem Kasmani

bhai mentioned Umrah in our WhatsApp group and made a heartfelt Dua for all of us to go next Ramadan, In Sha Allah. And today, after Isha, our Imam Saab held a class about Umrah, explaining its beauty, its steps, and the spiritual journey behind it. His words didn’t just reach my ears, they reached my heart.

Since then, I’ve been feeling that Allah is gently preparing me. He first placed the love for His House in my heart, and soon He will create the means for me to stand before it, In Sha Allah. That’s why I said, “I’m going for Umrah.” Because now it’s not just a wish, it’s an intention. And I have complete faith that the One who placed this love in my heart will also make the way for me to answer His call, In Sha Allah ❤️

📊 6-Month Goal

"In the next 6 months, I will master the art of client acquisition through Upwork by consistently learning bidding strategies, proposal writing, and communication skills while working in my current job. I will gradually build my own Upwork profile, attract inbound leads, and start outsourcing projects to a reliable team to create a sustainable freelance income stream. Alongside my career growth, I will stay spiritually grounded by performing all five daily prayers with consistency, completing the recitation of the Quran, and maintaining a strong connection with Allah throughout my journey."

📊 3-Month Goal

"In the next 3 months, I will develop strong bidding and communication skills by learning how to write persuasive proposals, identify profitable clients, and close deals confidently. I will gain hands-on experience in understanding client needs and agency workflows while also start building my own Upwork profile on the side. By maintaining discipline and consistency in both work and worship, I will stay regular in my five daily prayers and complete at least half of the Quran during this period."

📊 1-Month Goal

"In the next 30 days, I will focus on understanding bidding systems, client types, and proposal strategies. I will learn how successful freelancers communicate with clients and start applying those techniques in my own proposals. Spiritually, I will stay consistent with all five daily prayers and dedicate time daily to reciting and understanding the Quran."

🔔 Daily Reminders

Until Death, All Defeat Is Phychological.
Each Day, My Peak Keeps Rising.
I’m The Only One Responsible For How My Time Is Spent.
Excellence In Little Things Leads To Excellence In Everything.
Holding Onto My Faith Is My Greatest Blessing.

⌛ Time Stamps

1:00 - 7:05 = Slept.

7:05 - 7:15 = Got up and prepared for Namaz, did Wuzu.

7:15 - 7:40 = Prayed Fajr (late but right after waking up).

7:40 - 8:15 = Replied to some WhatsApp messages.

8:15 - 9:20 = Posted scheduled posts, engaged in community, replied to messages and typing practice.

9:20 - 1:00 = Took a nap.

1:00 - 2:00 = Freshened up, did some small tasks, and had breakfast.

2:00 - 2:30 = Played with younger brothers and tease them a little.

2:30 - 3:05 = Prayed Zuhr.

3:05 - 3:45 = Engaged in Aaghaz, posted scheduled posts, and replied to comments.

3:45 - 4:35 = Watched Upwork Outreach Masterclass.

4:35 - 5:15 = Had lunch and got ready for Namaz.

5:15 - 6:45 = Went to Masjid for Asar, Quran recitation, and Maghrib.

6:45 - 7:30 = Family discussion with parents.

7:30 - 7:50 = Watched Upwork Outreach lectures.

7:50 - 10:05 = Went to Masjid for Isha and attended Umrah class.

10:05 - 11:15 = Got back home, got a cold shower, and had dinner.

11:15 - 12:15 = Writing this journal.

🛏️ Sleep Log

Slept at: 1:00 am

Woke up at: 7:05 am

Afternoon Nap: 9:20 am - 1:00 pm

📌 Top Priority Tasks For Today

Wake up at 5 am.
Take a cold morning shower.
Stay consistent with all 5 prayers (Aim for masjid as much as I can).
Continue daily walk and intermittent fasting.
Stay active and engage in both communities.
Complete all my small daily tasks.
Finish Upwork Outreach masterclass.

🎖️ Wins Of The Day

Woke up at 7 am. (Couldn't able to woke up at 5 am but I'll still count it as a win as it's much better then waking up at 2 pm)
Took a cold shower.
Alhamdulillah, stayed consistent with all 5 prayers.
Continued my intermittent fasting.
Actively engaged with both community members and shared all scheduled posts.
Wrapped up all my small daily tasks.
Recited Surah Ar-Rehman.
Alhumdulillah, offered 3 prayers in masjid in which 2 of them with jamaat in 1st Row.
Completed 60% of Upwork Outreach masterclass.
Alhamdulillah, offered Maghrib prayer right beside the Pesh-Imam and then prayed the Sunnah on his prayer mat.

📋 Tomorrow’s To-Do List