What If The Bigger Harm That Was To Befall You Unexpectedly Was Delayed By Another Smaller Pain And Suffering.

What if the bigger harm that was to befall you unexpectedly was delayed by another smaller pain and suffering.

Just know sometimes in life you could have been saved from something a lot bigger when you seem like your getting tested. Sometimes you can see it and sometimes you’re unaware of the hidden blessings for you during your misfortune. If only you were to realise what our eyes miss to see sometimes.

Whether you are stuck somewhere and things don’t go as planned, know maybe there was betterment for you behind it.

When your not always rushing, maybe it’s a good thing. Maybe it gives you time to see what lies ahead on that path that you wanted to take, was it good or would it have been a bad decision for you? Sometimes we might realise and sometimes we may not. Don’t take everything for granted every time.

By seconds you can miss harm and by seconds you can do yourself good. Just have faith in God and whatever befalls you, have patience. Think could it be worse, is there good or is there something else waiting for me around the corner in the next minute.

If your time is written, it is written, no matter how you try to avoid it and if not, then the Most Merciful always has a better plan than the plan you are trying to carry out.

Life is delicate, one day your here and one day your gone. People die strangely everyday so if you are here today, know that it is from the Mercy of the Creator. He is The Guardian, The Only Protector, The Preserver of safety.

Make it a habit to seek forgiveness, glorify and thank Him a few minutes when waking up and just before going to sleep. Let Him be the first and last thing in your mind and heart.

“Some days seem to fit together like a stained glass window. A hundred little pieces of different color and mood that, when combined, create a complete picture.”

— Maggie Stiefvater, Shiver

Over the years, I developed a habit of subconsciously reciting واللہ المستعان whenever I faced something that disturbed my peace. But I was never aware of the background story of such powerful word until only recently when I heard about it in a lecture by on Surah Yousuf.

The word, Wallahul Mustaaan, as mentioned in the Quran, was said by Yaqoob عليه السلام when his sons came up with a false story of what happened to Yousuf عليه السلام. Yaqoob tried his best to find the truth but his sons teamed up to defend their heinous act and lies. Tired of the situation, Yaqoob asked Allah for Sabrun Jameel (beautiful patience) followed by Wallahul Mustaaan.

According to the commentators of the Quran, Wallahul Mustaan is used to call for Allaah’s help when you find yourself in impossible situations, when people team up against you to defend their lies, when people accuse you of something false, when you have given your best and desperately waiting for desired results, when you feel you’re in a situation where there’s no way out. It’s literally saying to Allaah that I have given my best and now I am taking a backseat, I want You to take charge of the driving seat and solve this matter with your Divine intervention.

And patience automatically becomes beautiful when with all your heart, mind, and soul you leave the matter on Allaah.

Sharing it with you all because I thought it might brighten someone’s day. Don’t worry if the situation seems impossible, remember you’re asking the One who just have to say ‘Kun’ and it is.

You are asking the One who calls Himself, Al-Fattah. Who creates a way out when there seems to be no way. So take a backseat and let Allaah do the rest.

Wallahul Mustaan - “Allaah is the one sought for help”

واللہ المستعان 🖤

Wow that's deep.

‏عنِدما نكون سعداء فعلاً لا يخطر لنا أن نتساءل إن كنا سعداء أم لا ‏نحن نتحسّس الأشياء فقط عندما نشك في وجودها.

When we are truly happy, it doesn’t cross our minds to wonder whether we’re happy or not. We search for things only when we’re unsure of their existence.

- Ghada Al-Samman

"Never underestimate the small gestures, the choice between micro-agression and micro-compassion. The difference is between making someone feel like a real human being, or crushing their soul. The human heart is so fragile. This is why the Prophet ﷺ was so adamant to teach us the etiquette of emotion, the core of character: Don't whisper between two if you are joined by a third. Smile, its a charity. Turn your full torso when someone speaks to you. Don't take someone's seat when they get up temporarily. Regard anything personal someone tells you as a secret to hold close even if you aren't told to do so. Make peace between people. Don't hold a grudge more than three days. And so so so much more. The big things aren't what break hearts. The big things aren't what destroy friendships. Its the little things."

— Dalia Mogahed

Food for thought💭