Father's Pessimism

Ahsen

Junior Member
My father is very pessimistic and always keep thinking about bad results.Like i can't do that,he won't succeed.Is it possible that the bad thoughts of a father can affect his son like if a son starts something and the father keeps thinking bad thoughts about his son's business,then is it possible for the son to fail because of his father's negative thoughts?
 

Aapa

Mirajmom
Assalaam walaikum,

Put your faith in Allah. Make dua for your father. He is just expressing doubts he heard as a child. When you talk to him make sure you keep it positive and are very respectful to him. Show him the way.
 

islamerica

1 Ummah under God
:salam2:

Yes, brother. Negative talk or pessimism can also take the form of evil eye (intentionally or unintentionally). So it is important to recite 3 Quls thrice and ayatul kursi after each salah and in morning and evening to protect yourself from all harm. As for your father, everything he says you can turn it around and say the positive of it with inshallah and it may start make him think a bit differently. For example, if he says something negative, say "may Allah protect us from that" and then say "inshallah" and the positive of it.
 

strive-may-i

Junior Member
:salam2:

When we develop an intimacy with a fellow human, then we tend to easily think aloud. The thought and dialogue happens within our mind usually. But when we develop an intimacy or closeness with another person, somewhere within out consience, we start feeling the person we are close to is a part of us. And that is when, words flow unrestrained. Words of affection flows unrestained, words of hate too if unchekced will flow unrestrained.

In your fathers case, you assess him to be less optimistic than you are. That usually happens with age, experiences sometimes has a way to dampen and slowdown. The youth always wants to do, jump to action :)

So take those doubts positively. They are just thoughts. Take them as inputs for you to examine. Be confident, see if there is merit in those thoughts, use the valid points and strengthen your plans and actions. Do not look back at the thoughts that are negative and not valid. Be confident, avoid the trap, learn from mistakes.

Keep repeating - 'positive thought is progress'. Become wise and Turn your dad young in mind!

May Almighty Allah the wise, The bestower , bestow us with the right thoughts and action to succeed in here and hereafter... Ameen!
 
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