My friend asked me to write an essay about myself, highlighting that none of my previous pieces truly capture who I am. Though it’s challenging to disclose personal details, let’s start from the beginning. I’m Adeela Abbasi, born in 1988 in Deena near Mangla.
Being the oldest sibling in my family, I’ve been fortunate to receive unconditional love from all my relatives. My father works in construction and is a role model with his unwavering dedication and devotion to his family. Meanwhile, my mother excels at effective communication and managing things as she takes care of our home.
Gratitude is extended to ALLAH for the role of being an ideal matchmaker in assessing the compatibility between individuals, a valuable blessing. Education holds utmost importance for myself and my family. Following the attainment of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, I am presently engaged in pursuing an MS degree specializing in Islamic Banking and Finance. The choices made regarding my education are entirely autonomous; coercion has no influence over me. Throughout my academic voyage, exceptional accomplishments have been achieved particularly within the realms of science and finance.
My family has been a great support in all aspects of my life, teaching me important lessons in ethics, morals, and Islamic principles. I am grateful to my parents, teachers, and elders for imparting this knowledge onto me. I am fortunate to possess courage, a highly valued quality within our community, which enables me to take initiative and advocate for others’ rights.
During my bachelor’s farewell party, I was affectionately nicknamed “Social Butterfly” due to my extensive social circle. This nickname originated from the eight years I lived in a hostel that greatly expanded my network.
Whenever someone comes to me seeking help, I am always prepared to offer them straightforward, efficient, and gratifying solutions. However, this frequently raises the question of whether individuals irritate me. The reality is that they do indeed bother me. When you are a friendly and compassionate person, people tend to exploit your eagerness to assist, which can have adverse effects on your personal life and privacy. Nevertheless, I sincerely find delight in aiding others. My experiences staying in the hostel have taught me invaluable lessons about the contentment and appreciation I experience through the blessings of ALLAH.
I am a pleasant, considerate, and affectionate person, but I typically avoid unnecessary involvement. However, despite my love for cooking, my mother lacks trust in me to do it when we have guests. She feels she cannot witness my talent on short notice. Additionally, one negative aspect of my personality is poor time management – it’s extremely poor. An example of this is when my father needs to pick me up; he has to call me at least 4 times before I respond, and even then, he must wait outside for several precious minutes while I prepare to leave.
As a class representative and a favorite student of my teachers, I am known for my exceptional grades. Even though I am always five minutes late to class due to my excitement for lecture, once I enter the room, I become the best behaved student – attentive, respectful, and actively participating in the class. Despite having contradicting qualities, I believe that a responsible individual should also demonstrate strictness and punctuality in time management. However, despite being weak in this area, no one will ever accuse me of being irresponsible.
I have a variety of interests and enjoy reading books, hanging out with friends, walking at night, doing exercise and watching reasonable movies. These activities bring me joy and I cherish the time I spend with my loved ones. I possess a great sense of humor and strive to be happy while also spreading happiness to others.
People often describe my presence as “refreshing” due to my positive personality. However, I can become irritated by small things and dislike having a messy environment. It is essential for me to have a clean room before I can sleep, and I may be harsh towards someone who leaves it untidy. Nevertheless, I typically approach problems and situations with a gentle demeanor.
The qualities that appeal to me in someone’s personality include patience, a sensitive temperament, a loving attitude, a realistic and logical approach, and an optimistic outlook. I am naturally a compassionate person. I believe in forgiving others because one day I may need forgiveness myself. This is how I secure myself for the future. There is much more that is overwhelming and cannot be expressed. However, what I do is that I feel obligated to acknowledge Allah’s sanctification (beautification, blessing) for who I am currently and firmly trust in him that I will become even more in the future.
