Divine Favors

Busy with work... Busy with studies... Busy with family... We keep moving like clockwork from one task to the next, never pausing to sit down and reflect on higher issues that really matter. Just why am I doing what I am doing? What meaning will it give me in my life? How will that cause me to develop holistically?

Try to stop and think about the significance of so many phenomena that are transpiring around you. It is a large jigsaw puzzle that we need to put together around our striving to understand our struggle in the proper context on the bigger canvas, Without attempting to do so, it is easy to stress out, living lives lacking meaning and wisdom. 

If we realize that we worship Ar-Rahman -- the Most Merciful -- we will understand that whatever situation He puts us in, it is best for us. Regardless, if we lose that job, lose our spouse, or suffer financial loss, it is meant to be the best for us. Alhamdulillah ala kulli haal. There are no whys in life, there is only accepting and obeying Allah's decision. 

Do we know better what is good for us or Ar-Rahman Al-Aleem Al Hakeem? Our success depends on our reaction. Will we consider every situation a blessing or will we whine? Take time to consider your past achievements, your family, your relatives, your skills, the earth you live in, your livelihood, your inborn abilities, the disasters which were averted for you, and the person you have become. How much has Ar-Rahmaan favored you?

So which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?

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