of stage Masharaqa Hamza's transition 1 Hamza has from being shy always been shy and reserved to and reserved in actively social situations, participating in often holding social situations back his represents the opinions and stage of thoughts. He Masharaqa, which starts involves breaking participating out of one's shell more actively in and engaging class discussions and social more actively with gatherings, the world. By pushing himself pushing himself out of his out of his comfort comfort zone to zone to express his express himself opinions more confidently, Hamza confidently. demonstrates an effort to overcome his inhibitions and expand his social interactions. Maraqaba Ali's realization of 2 Ali realizes that his habit of he has a habit of interrupting others interrupting and his others while subsequent effort they speak. to listen more After a attentively without conversation interrupting align with a friend with the stage of who pointed it Maraqaba. This out, he starts stage involves self- reflecting on his reflection and behavior and makes a awareness of one's conscious effort behaviors and to listen more habits. Ali's attentively conscious effort to without change his interrupting behavior demonstrates his engagement in the process of self- awareness and introspection, which are central aspects of Maraqaba. 3 Ali has been Mahasaba Ali's decision to struggling with make significant maintaining a lifestyle changes, healthy lifestyle including joining a due to his gym, exercising sedentary job and regularly, and fast-food habits. adopting a After experiencing healthier diet, health issues like corresponds to the fatigue and weight stage of gain, he decides to Mahasaba. This make a change. Following his stage involves self- active friends, he discipline and self- joins a gym and control to commits to overcome harmful exercising habits and regularly. He behaviors. Ali's researches deliberate efforts healthier eating to address his options and creates sedentary lifestyle a meal plan that and unhealthy includes more eating habits fruits, vegetables, demonstrate his and lean proteins commitment to ultimately self-improvement transiting to health and his willingness lifestyle. to exert self- discipline to achieve a healthier lifestyle, which are characteristic of Mahasaba. Huma frequently Maaqaba Huma's strategy of 4 loses her temper imposing with her siblings consequences on over small issues. herself each time To improve her she loses her behavior, she temper reflects the imposes a stage of Maaqaba. consequence on This stage involves herself each time self-regulation and she gets angry, self-restraint to such as giving up a overcome negative favorite activity for a set period. behaviors or impulses. By implementing consequences for her actions, Huma demonstrates a proactive approach to controlling her temper and improving her behavior. This self- imposed discipline aligns with the principles of Maaqaba, which emphasize self- control and moderation. 5 Yumna realizes Mujahida Yumna's that she has been realization of her gossiping about gossiping her classmates behavior, followed behind their backs. by sincere Feeling guilty apologies to her about her behavior, classmates and a she approaches commitment to each person refrain from individually, gossiping again, apologizes illustrates the sincerely, and asks for forgiveness, stage of Mujahida. deciding not to This stage involves engage in gossip striving against again. one's own negative traits or behaviors through sincere repentance and efforts to change. Yumna's acknowledgment of her wrongdoing, coupled with her sincere apologies and decision to avoid gossip in the future, reflects her engagement in the process of self- reformation and spiritual growth, which are central to Mujahida.