💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
🗒️ "There are three kinds of blessings: blessings that are gained which the servant is aware of and acknowledges, anticipated blessings that are hoped for, and blessings which one has but which are not recognized yet."
Ibn Al-Qayyim (May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.)
🌻 Some examples of:
...blessings that many recognize: receiving access to authentic Islamic knowledge and guidance from Allah the Almighty to the truth and correct belief/'Aqeedah, earning halal income with a decent job, and the ability to read, being able to distinguish between right and wrong.
...awaited blessings that are wished for: blessed marriage with a righteous spouse, pious children, and sufficient wealth so one finds it easy to do charity for Allah's sake.
...blessings that you have which only few tend to appreciate: being given plenty of chances by Allah the Most Wise to do Tawbah and being alive to do more good deeds, daylight in which you can admire Allah's beautiful creation in nature, quiet nights when your body can rest, furry animals like stray cats that often keep you company when you feel lonesome, and the many faculties which Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala gave you such as your sense of smell, sight and touch etc.
📖 Al-Mughirah Ibn Shu'bah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam would pray until his feet were swollen. It was said to him, “Why do you do this when Allah has forgiven your past and future sins?” The Messenger SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Shall I not be a grateful servant?"
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1078
Sahih Muslim 2819
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim