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Gifted
\r\n Al-Anam (The Cattle) - Chapter 6: Verse 165

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\"And it is He who has made you vicegerents on Earth and has raised some of you above others in degrees that He may try you through what He has given you. Indeed, your Lord is swift in punishment; but indeed, He is forgiving and merciful."

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A gift is a test and a responsibility. This verse tells us three things:

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1.\tEach of us is a vicegerent on Earth, so we are all gifted in one way or another
\r\n 2.\tWe differ in the degrees of our abilities
\r\n 3.\tWe are all being tested in what we are given and are held responsible for it
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Gifts are like treasures in many ways. They are rare. In truth, all people are gifted in one way or another, but this is only realised if their gifts are discovered and encouraged, and they are in an environment that is conducive to their developing those gifts. Teachers can play a vital role in encouraging these gifts, and it is important that schools and families work together to help children realise their maximum potentials. 
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\r\n Gifts are also hidden. They are abilities, physical or mental, that lie latent in an individual. It takes expertise to identify those abilities and effort to draw them forth. Older cognitive theories discuss mental gifts in general. More recent theories refer to a wide range of abilities and aptitudes, like creativity, leadership skills, proficiencies, and initiative. 
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\r\n How does being gifted relate to creativity? Gifts are specific abilities, like drawing or memorisation. Creativity is coming up with something new. It is the result of the active use of one’s gifts. Psychologists look to the future of a gifted person and look to the past of those who have shown themselves to be creative. Being gifted is a promise while creativity is its fulfilment. 

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Fear is the enemy of gifts. Many gifted people, fearing failure and non-acceptance, withdraw into themselves. It takes courage for people to turn their gifts into creative success. Inner strength is the ground from where the trees of success grow tall.

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Compiled From:
\r\n \"Gifts & Talents Are Treasures\" - Salman al-Oadah

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