Wisdom Of The Ants - Best Motivation

I want to share a very important philosophy with you today. It's a philosophy I think everyone should hear.

Proverbs 6:6–11: "Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, overseer, or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in the summer and gathers its food at harvest. How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man."

Here are the five philosophies that we can learn from ants:

1. Ants Have No Commander: Ants don't need a commander to tell them to get started. They work faithfully and need no outside accountability to keep them doing the right things. They work hard and will replace their anthill when it gets ruined. Meaning, if you want to apply this in your real life, be proactive, honest with yourself, and industrious.

2. Ants Plan Ahead: Ants think winter all summer long. They store provisions in summer, thinking the clock is running out of time, and they hurry to get food back to their hive. Meaning they hustle hard in advance to secure their future.

3. Ants Stay Positive Always: Ants remind themselves that winter does not last long; they know they'll soon be out. Meaning, whatever happens in your life right now, it will not last forever.

4. Ants Never quit; They only change their approach. If they're going somewhere and you stop them or block their pathway, they'll look for another way—up, down, all around. They keep looking until they find another way. Meaning, learn to embrace struggle and hardship in your life. Be flexible and be like ants who don't quit. Winners are not quitters.

5. Ants Always Do Their Best: Give your best in everything you do right now. It will always lead you to greater things and the next level in your life.

In the Quran, there is a story about ants in Surah An-Naml (The Ant), specifically in verses 18–19. This story is part of the narrative about Prophet Solomon (Sulaiman in Arabic), who was granted the ability to understand the language of animals and insects. Here is the story:

Once, Prophet Solomon was leading his army, which included troops of humans, jinn, and birds. As they marched, they approached a valley where ants lived. One of the ants saw the approaching army and warned its fellow ants, saying:

"O ants, enter your dwellings lest Solomon and his hosts crush you while they perceive not." (Quran 27:18)

Solomon heard the ant's warning and smiled, amused by the ant's concern for its community. He was grateful to Allah for granting him the ability to understand the speech of animals. Solomon then prayed to Allah, thanking Him for His bounties and asking for guidance to continue doing righteous deeds.

"So he smiled, amused at her speech, and said, 'My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents and to do righteousness of which You approve. And admit me by Your mercy into [the ranks of] Your righteous servants.'" (Quran 27:19)

This story illustrates several important lessons:

1. Responsibility and Leadership: The ant took responsibility for its community and acted promptly to ensure their safety.

2. Wisdom and Understanding: Solomon's ability to understand the ant’s speech symbolizes wisdom and the importance of understanding and empathy for all creatures.

3. Gratitude and Humility: Despite his great power and wisdom, Solomon remained humble and grateful to Allah, always seeking to perform righteous deeds and to be among the righteous.

The story of the ants in the Quran serves as a reminder of the virtues of responsibility, wisdom, gratitude, and humility, highlighting the interconnectedness of all creatures and the importance of acting with kindness and consideration.