💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 To the sister who messaged me asking for some tips
On how to deal with failed board exams that bring distress.
Dear sister, Allah knows you wanted to ace those tests,
Allah saw how you used to study with eagerness,
And those sleepless nights spent with books, Du'as, tears and stress.
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The money and energy you used are not wasted,
Good deeds you've done for Allah's sake have been recorded.
Moments with wholehearted Du'as are also counted,
So don't be upset. Accept what Allah selected.
For accepting Allah's Decree you'll be rewarded.
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Grades and diplomas don't really measure intellect.
Not the end of the world if you don't pass worldly tests,
Thus toughen up when you flunk or you get rejected.
What matters is you tried your best, while you've accepted
No soul is perfect, yet you can still strive for success -
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The best prize is Jannah where all wishes can be met,
Where we can meet Allah and His beloved Prophets
'Alaihim as-salaam, and where we'll be delighted
To know that everyone in Jannah won't be depressed,
But focused on enjoying eternal gifts and rest.
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Whether you planned to be a teacher or pharmacist,
If Allah has better plans, He rejects your request.
Perhaps Allah wants you to be happily married
With an ambitious spouse and plenty of pious kids.
Stay positive even if temporarily jobless.
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Without a degree, it's still possible to get rich,
If you trust Allah and have a strong business mindset.
It's fine if currently you're just a bachelorette
Without a fancy title or degree like the rest,
As long as about Islam you are educated,
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Aware of the truth and practicing good etiquettes,
Preparing for Jannah, grateful you're not misguided.
Increase the good deeds you bring with you in your luggage,
And do what you can with Sabr to pass Allah's tests.
Seeing Allah's Face is what can define real success.
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The strong believer is more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, but there is goodness in both of them. Be eager for what benefits you, seek help from Allah, and do not be frustrated. If something befalls you, then do not say: 'If only I had done something else.' Rather say: 'Allah has decreed what He wills.' Verily, the phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2664
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim