Testimonials
"Zohra Sarwari has stood out as exceptionally creative and extraordinarily passionate about her topics. Her energy is contagious."
Muhammad Alshareef
President, AlMaghrib Institute
“Zohra Sarwari’s book inspires teenagers to take their ideas and run with them! I love this book because it instills the entrepreneurial spirit in people of all ages and shares the importance of how having a good business sense can help contribute to a happy and fulfilling life. This book is a great buy that all parents should get for their kids… and read with them!”
Bob Circosta
TV’s Original Home Shopping Host
Zohra's effort should be viewed in two disciplines. The first discipline is that we seek a destiny that befits our quality of life. The second discipline is that we seek a destiny to befit the quality of eaning in our lives. She has carefully crafted a dialogue of addressing our spiritual, emotional, and financial roadblocks. This book is a win-win for those don't win enough, and for those who may not have won at all. Embrace the book, begin your journey.
Preacher Moss
Founder of "Allah Made me Funny"
The Official Muslim Comedy Tour
"Zohra Sarwari’s book is remarkable because it is geared towards not only Youth, but all age groups. Anyone who reads this book will take away a valuable lesson filled with inspiration. This book shows us that it does not matter who you are or what your circumstance is, your success lies within you and this book has inspired me to continue with my dreams and turn them into actual goals and pursue them. It doesn’t just leave you motivated with no direction, but provides you with actual steps on how to improve yourself and how to achieve your goals with Islamic motivation something that is lacking these days."
Maida Besic
“I have read this book more than once. The author has successfully managed to write a very inspiring book to the extent that fully attracts the reader not to stop reading until the last word of it is has been read. It is a very motivating book to read for the young and the old.”
Anwar Hajjaj, Ph.D. Director of the American Open University, www.aou.edu
" It's rare to find a book that inspires you both emotionally and materially. As a Muslim, it reminds you of those wonderful relationships that occurred between members of one family, which the Prophet Mohammed (SAAW) taught us; sister /brother, parents / children, and grandparents / grandchildren.
Materially, it teaches you one very important lesson, that success and failure are within each one of us, we either choose to be successful or we choose to fail. This book has touched me in such a way, that as soon as I was done reading it, I made some very important decisions in my life. Thank you Zohra Sarwari."
Asalam
Farah Bousmaha
Great Book!
This is probably one of the best books I have read in a long time. Zohra does an excellent job in teaching youth through her book. A must read for any youth or adult!
Mike
MUST READ!!!
This book is amazing, it enlightens one's soul, and allows an individual to think optomistically about life.
Hyatt A, a learning student
Asalamalakium WR WB
"This book was exactly what I needed to get started on my goals and dreams. Zohra breaks everything down for you step by step and this really helps in processing each piece of information. "9 Steps to Achieve Your Destiny" is definitely at the top of my list!"
Sadia Saifuddin
"Zohra jaan, Masha’Allaah your books are wonderful; they are very inspiring! I love them all personally, especially ‘9 Steps to Achieve Your Destiny’. I have learned a lot from your books and I love them because I feel more confident about myself now and I can trust myself to be a good and successful Muslimah; alhamdulillaah!! I try to act upon everything that you have written in the books on a daily basis insha’Allaah. I have changed tremendously; I used to leave things to the last minute, and I wasn’t aware of the fact that one day Allaah SWT will question me for wasting my time! Ever since I read your book I really try to use every second of my time wisely, and I try to do something good for the sake of Allaah SWT.”
Zarlasht Hakeemi
"Zohra Sarwari teaches you business, like no one else does. She knows how to talk to the youth."
Alya Nuri
"I just want to say how grateful I am for having received your book, '9 Steps To Achieve Your Destiny'. I have learnt that there is no limit to the imagination - if the dreams and aspirations are big - then the scope for achievement will also be big!
I have now learnt to think outside the box! I am a Housing Officer, however I have recently been unhappy with my job because I have to travel out of town and I have a little girl whom I can’t spend time with. I want to be close to home and have thus applied for a job with the local council in my home town. I would not have had the courage to make such a big change had I not read your book. So thanks for your inspirational ideas and 'follow your dreams' connotation - as this is what the youth need in today's society for it is this group of people who are at their peak, and may have wonderful ideas to develop. This book definitely gives one the confidence to feel that one can go out there and achieve one’s dreams and not sit back and feel daunted by the big world out there. So keep up the good work - and I definitely will make provisions to study the other materials you have written. I keep myself updated with your emails and will most definitely pass on the information to my daughter when she is old enough (she is only 15 months old)."
Naheed Akhtar
"This book has brought a tremendous change in my life. I started reading this book because I was struggling with managing my projects and I was thinking about dropping some of them in order to get a grip of things. This book taught me how I can be way more productive than I actually was and instead of dropping some projects I ended up taking even more projects and successfully managed them all.
I must say that when you read these "9 Steps" make sure you implement them practically as well or else you are just wasting your time."
Zeeshan Shaikh
"I have read the book and found this book really motivational and it is introducing the idea of entrepreneurship in a unique and simple way. The author has successfully carried the idea of starting your own business throughout the book in a step-by-step manner."
Madeeha Shaikh, BS(CS), DHMS(RHMP), Pakistan
Assalam-Malaikum Zohra
"I feel as if Allah subhanahu wa talala is talking to me. Zohra you know I am not much of a reader yet yesterday I made time to read your book and It really inspired me in a very positive way and what makes it more amazing today at the masjid the lecture, was in regards to what you talk about in your book, for example when you talk about the kind of people we hang out with I know you have talked to me in regards to this before, but that was one thing they talked about today, as well as forgiveness and not always seeing the bad in people or negative in them yet seeing beyond that and seeing the positive in others. MashAllah Zohra it was amazing because I felt as if this is a sign for me. I dont know how to explain it. But I wanted to try and share it with you, I feel so Happy and peaceful SubhanAllah. I will keep you in my duas".
Assalam-Malaikum
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Maria
9 Steps to Achieve your Destiny is an amazing book. I loved how the story was combined with the informational section which created a very quick and fun read. Zeba and Wali are very inspiring, especially for the youth. This is a book I would recommend to anyone that want's to be well-rounded and successful in each part of their life! Maheen Ahmed
9 Steps to Achieve your Destiny is an inspiring book. I am 10 years old, and I was astonished at how quickly you can be successful. I especially loved the fiction part of the book.
Alisha Ahmed
I support all that you're doing in educating Muslims and Non-Muslims through your great books, articles, and videos. I wish you all the best of luck may Allah (SWT) accept it from you, and give you Tawfeeq and hold you steadfast in his deen.
Fraidoon Maftoon
A powerful and interesting read masha'Allaah. I learned a lot of new things, and feel motivated already masha'Allaah! A book for both Muslims and non-Muslims masha'Allaah. A common ground for all of us!
Farzana Hussain, UK
"I have also learned about money and how we should use it. I used just spend it on absolutely useless things. I am not over it completely but I am taking baby steps and in time I will stop using money so uselessly and use it with care. So far I have stopped buying so much candy. I still buy it but I don't buy too much of it because I have realized that if I stop spending my money on candy and get cavities, I can still save money from the dentists and still get a healthy desert like “All natural ice cream” or “fat free whipped cream with fruits.”
I also have changed by understanding that money like a privilege. If we do not take care of this privilege it will go away. In other words if we don't use money correctly eventually over time it will go away.
Youth Leadership and Financial Literacy has helped me in many ways, not only spiritually but linguistically. I used to be the shy girl who would just talk without thinking, which caused a lot of trouble in my life. Now, I feel that I am not only strong in my faith spiritually but also linguistically. I am now a young, proud, and confident individual. I am more in control of my life too. InshaAllah, I will accomplish much more.
My most important lessons that I have learned during this whole process is that, “Attitude > Actions > Results > Quality of Life.” And “Feelings > Thoughts > Actions.” And “Self-improvement!”
Nimra (Student)
"Nimra has learned plenty about money management. I feel she now knows the value of a dollar. With her reading the motivational books, her thinking has changed. Her perspective has changed from one idea to another. Nimra is improving at time management. She turns in her homework on time and she also now knows that she should play at play time and be serious at serious times. This project has done a lot for Nimra. I am so proud."
"Its been 1 year that Nimra joined this group and I have noticed lots of positive changes in her. Zohra assigns them lots of books to read and tell them to summarize it which is improving her reading habits and comprehension. She went to different seminars with her and it helped her to learn about money management and how to start a business. Traveling without family gave her lots of confidence. Nimra is learning how to work in a group setting.
The best part about this program is everything according to rules and regulations of Islam."
Nimra's mom
"Zohra Nuri's Youth Leadership and Financial Literacy really brought me to think positively and believe that there are many ways to become successful. After what we talk about at our meetings and what we read in the books that she assigns us, I have started to think and act in a different, and better, way; I read better books and listen to CDs.
Alhamdulillah, I have accomplished so much since the beginning of this group! Out of the many accomplishments, the greatest personal change that I have felt in myself is that I have more confidence in presenting and communicating with others; from dreading presentations, to actually looking forward to them! I feel that the greatest part of our group is that after learning something new (like a new lesson), I could apply it in my own life, and then teach it to someone else so that they could apply it!"
Maheen (Student)
“Maheen is very motivated, learning a lot. She is a calm girl, patient, more responsible. Her attitude towards life is more positive. She spends a lot more time studying, and a lot less time wasting.”
Maheen's mom
"I find Maheen's personality more mature, cooperative, and caring. She's more observative and analytic of her surroundings and also very responsible and helpful in family matters. The biggest change I have seen in her is that she is punctual about her daily prayers and in reminding her sisters to pray. She makes us, as parents, proud!"
Maheen's dad
"There are few things that happen in a person's life that changes them forever. No, I'm not talking about puberty :). I mean intellectually. Joining Youth Leadership and Financial Literacy dramatically changed my view on success. The most important lesson I learned was: "Successful people do what unsuccessful people don't." That is true in every aspect of life. And now that Youth Leadership and Financial Literacy has taught me exactly WHAT to do, I can only pray to Allah (SWT) that He helps me do them and accomplish my dreams.
The reaction I get from others, teenagers and adults, is fantastic. It is interesting to see how many people really believe in the vision, but it is unfortunate that not many can actually get on their feet and do it. And that is what Youth Leadership and Financial Literacy is all about. Some time ago I actually started my own business opportunity, and it is still in the works right now. YlandFl gave me the knowledge and encouragement to put all I've got into use, and start to make money! The books we have read are extremely helpful, they are a constant reference whenever I get into a rut, and the interesting selection on articles and seminars we have been to really expands our knowledge to get ready for the business world. I strongly believe that there is no such thing as starting “too early”; like there is no such thing as learning how to pray, or even do something as simple as eat, “too early”;. Because if you think about it, we will need these skills to survive, and there is no better time than the present."
Sadia (Student)
“Sadia talks about money a lot. She has a Positive attitude towards it. She has become more social. She has become more confident. She has become a better Speaker. Her selection of books has changed. She is more positive in everything.”
Sadia's mom
"Some of the things that I have learned thus far is to think positive, keep your aims high, and achieving good habits. Before I joined this group I didnt know what habits could lead you to. Now I have learned that the small habits will not affect you today or tomorrow, but over time, it will compound into something big. That could be good or bad, depending on the habits. I tell everyone I know about this group and all that I have learned because it will help them and me in the long run!
At Youth Leadership and Financial Literacy, I have learned a lot of things about Deen (Religon) and Dunya (Worldly things). in this group we have achieved many great things, and Inshallah we will do a lot more! I have learned that little things make a big difference and you have to be patient for what you want. I have also learned that if you fall down you will have to get back up. Failure is Not an Option!"
Nida (Student)
“Nida is very excited. She's also learning from her sister, and working very hard. Very positive, she is more responsible. She has more confidence since she has started this program.
Nida has become a very hardworking girl. She also takes things more seriously. Nida talks much more about islam and positive things rather than talking about nonesense. i am proud of her improvement.”
Nida's mom
"The Youth Leadership and Financial Literacy program has helped me tap into my full potential. It has shown me values and given me the motivation to work hard for my goals and keep a balanced and prioritized lifestyle. This program has taught me to look for and seize good opportunities; I understand that every choice I make now can have an impact on my life and I've realized that I have the power to make a real difference in my community.
The more time I spend in this group, the more I learn of the importance to think positively, seize good opportunities, and make wise decisions. Every choice I make in life will take its toll in the future and joining this group is probably one of the most positive life-changing decisions I've made so far. Not only have I grown more confident and learned more about aiming high, I've also learned of how to handle downfalls. Life can put you down, but the Youth Leadership and Financial Literacy group has taught me how to bounce back into action and make contributions to society.
Jazakallahu Khair"
Areeba (Student)
“Areeba is more confident now! She has a more Positive Attitude. She is more knowledgeable now. Her perspective has changed on life. She has more Will Power. She doesn't criticize people. I feel it has impacted her greatly. We are happy with this program.
For the last year Areeba's been in Zohra's millionaire group and I've noticed changes in her. She is now more confident and she expresses her point of view in a more bold manner.She is more social and outgoing and isn't as shy as she used to be.She is also working on time management and is starting to live a more balanced lifestyle.”
Areeba's mom
"Zohra teaches me important stuff like Quran, praying, reading comprehension, math and 1st grade."
Zafar Nuri
"Mommy teaches me how to study quran, pray and read."
Arsalon Nuri
