[A message for those who are struggling in the path of Allah] Assalamu Alaikum dear friends, The month of Ramadan is soon approaching with Allah SWT mercy and blessings. So I was thinking about writing something to motivate and prepare you to welcome Ramadan and found this article sitting on my computer written by unknown person as if wanting to be sent to you. I was like AHhhhh this is it… Anyways I have prepared some good stuff for you, and I will start sending it your way very soon insha Allah but for now supercharge your batteries with this message. So here we go… “One of the crazy plots of Shaytan is that he often seeks to harm us through the people that surround us or people that are close to us. Subhan’Allah how often we hear of youth suffering at the hands of their (non-practising/non-Muslim) parents who restrict them from practicing their Islam, or a person who wishes to embark on some good, but his friends are the first people to put him down or demotivate him, or laymen who are turned away at the doors of knowledge unfairly such that they’re made to feel rejected, or a worshiper who is rebuked harshly by another such that his drive in worshiping Allah is now broken. Yes, harms can often reach you from those around you; sometimes it’s people that you couldnt care less about, sometimes it’s those above you in authority, and sometimes, just sometimes, it’s those that mean the world to you. As part of a lifelong tarbiyyah, we have to recognize that this is not uncommon in the path of struggling towards Allah and His Pleasure. Yes, even though you will meet good companions in life who help you and offer you kind words of encouragement, there are times unfortunately when you will also face people (often at the peak of your enthusiasm) who intentionally or unintentionally bring you down, discourage you, or zap all your zeal and passion in one way or another. As a result, a person ends up either not fulfilling their potential, or they become weak in their pursuit of the good deed, or they abandon it altogether. We have to recognize that this is just another tool of Shaytan to prevent the slave of Allah from attaining the high ranks in Paradise. How can a person best deal with this? Focus on Allah, your Creator. He is the One who wishes to see you succeed. He is the One who wants good for you, and His Help is with you so long as you are sincere and do your best. Focus on the Hereafter and make it your focal point throughout life. Fix your vision on attaining the high ranks; “Look at how We have favoured some of them over others, but the Hereafter is greater in degrees and greater in distinction.” [al-Isra: 21]. Ask Allah for guidance in all your affairs. Seek His Mercy and Blessings. Ask Him to help you overcome the obstacles in life and help you deal with people in the best manner, and in sha’Allah He will most certainly bring you out as a stronger, wiser person. Be patient. Be patient with people, with circumstances, with the era you live in. Be patient when things don’t go smoothly or even if they do go smoothly, be patient when they don’t turn out as you expect. Realize that sometimes people are just part of the test. They may not always intend you harm, but it’s the Decree of Allah that He may wish to test you with others. In the end, this will only increase your reliance upon Him and your heart will learn to be patient with everything and seek Him Alone. Remain humble. It’s all too easy to improperly react (or overreact!) when faced with difficult people. Be calm, be collected and stay humble. We ourselves are not safe from mistreating others which is likely to happen if we respond with anger or speak without thought. Remember your high aspirations. Remember that they are worth the struggle because you have intended them for Allah. Keep looking forwards, and don’t be sidetracked by the difficulties. O Allah! Grant us understanding of our religion and plant us firm in the traditions of our beloved Prophet (P) and guide us to the one and only correct path.” I hope you find it beneficial. Feel free to share with your loved ones. Take care.
Posted on: Wed, 28 May 2014 18:18:02 +0000