Make wise decisions, Consider all your options before deciding on a course of action, Strive for excellence in all aspects of life by choosing what is best

This hadith speaks to us about making wise decisions in life. It tells us that we should always choose the right path and not take shortcuts or make bad choices. We should think carefully before we act and consider all our options before deciding on a course of action. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used an example of a shepherd who was grazing his sheep in a barren land when he could have been grazing them in a green land instead. He asked if this would be considered as failing on his part and everyone agreed that it would be wrong for him to do so. From this example we learn that it is important to make wise decisions even if they are difficult or require more effort than other options available to us. We must strive for excellence in all aspects of our lives by choosing what is best for ourselves and those around us rather than taking shortcuts or settling for less than what we deserve.