What practical, psychological and religious steps can be taken to relieve the pressure on a student facing exams?
It is advised not to specify certain numbers for adhkar (remembrances of God) that have not been mentioned in the religious texts, nor to write down and count good deeds for fear of showing off (riya') and self-admiration (ujb). It should be remembered that a person deals with a Lord with whom not even the weight of an atom is lost, and that counting sins is more fitting than counting good deeds. This recalls the story of Ibn Masud with the people who were counting adhkar with pebbles in the mosque. As for advice regarding exams, it is recommended to achieve reliance on Allah (), and to increase supplication (dua) and remembrance (), while exerting effort by diligently studying.
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