What does Success mean for TFKR Films?
Two years ago I was sitting on a stool. Dramatic Right? End of Story.
Just Kidding.
My friend was across from me. Also. Sitting on a stool. We were eating Chinese Food and after enjoying our meal she looked at me and asked “What do you feel like Success means to you”. My first answer, without hesitation was “Being Happy, and doing something I love with people I love”. Yesterday, my mom and I were having a conversation about Success, the Quran (Holy Book), and what that means for the both of us. She mentioned a line that I want to share with Humanity.
أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ عَلَىٰ هُدًۭى مِّن رَّبِّهِمْ ۖ وَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْمُفْلِحُونَ ٥
It is they who are ˹truly˺ guided by their Lord, and it is they who will be successful.
This beautiful line encapsulates a simple meaning, but there are many things that follow underneath that. That is that being guided by Allah starts with values. Those values are….
Honesty
Integrity
Charity
Prayer
Trust
Faith
Good works
These are all important when it comes to whatever it is that you choose to do in life. Because lets be real, who doesnt want success? Everybody wants to be successful, however we must always remember that success doesnt come from us. It comes from God, and when we are no longer here on earth what can we say that we did. Nothing. Our success is what we have to show. Whatever you believe, its a universal truth that Good is good and bad is bad. Its good to do more good things because that will translate to a overall impact on our society. So lets turn back to what does success mean for this company? Success for this company means to put good out in the world, and have a company that influences society in a way that when I a no longer here God can look a this and be proud because thats all this company really is, an influx of ideas that will influence people in a positive light. That is what success for this company means for me. And I pray to have the constant reminder that regardless of what happens none of it is from me it is from God because this is the truth, and that regardless of who a person is or where they come from to alway seek the beauty of there hearts as I hope they would do the same for me. For this company success lies in our values and it is from the inner workings of the beautiful and thoughtful minds and a trust in the most merciful that we will find our success. Success is not only in this life but also in the next.
There is a beautiful story about a man whom I would like to know more about, his name is Abdelrahman bin Ouf and he was one of the wealthiest men in Medina. He was an Entrepreneur and one of the first 40 people to convert to Islam. He made an effort to implement the principles of Islam by putting God first, he would pray during the night time and all the money he received he used it for the benefit of society. He gave a third of his money to charity, and a third of his money to pay off the debts for people in Medina, another third as business capital for those in need. All of there money was used to benefit the people. It was used for a purpose. Not just for themselves. There is a mentality that “no one cares about you unless you are successful, pretty, or smart”. Something along those lines. Well we should change that, and when this company grows this is something we are going to change. Its important to care about humanity as a whole, not just for our own benefit but so that the society as a whole can be benefited. We were all given different talents for different reasons and that is to elevate each other. May we all find success in a righteous way and In a way that will not only benefit us but also the people around us. Ameen.
To circle back to the story. My definition of success hasn’t changed. I aim to please the most high through the creation of this company and am excited and looking forward to the challenges and successes ahead.
