๐ In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
๐ Don't be too selfish that when you're stressed you quickly guess
Or assume you're the only one whose life is a mess.
There are thousands of other humans who go through tests,
And, like you, undergo moments when they get upset,
Anxious, tired, confused, and occasionally depressed.
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When tons of tasks and documents make you exhausted,
When you wonder if ever you can settle your debts,
Or fret over how you'll achieve your goals and projects,
That other souls worldwide also struggle don't forget.
You're not the only one on earth who encounters stress.
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All these and others are familiar with feeling stressed:
Police officers, security guards, pharmacists,
Teachers, school managers, administrators, nurses,
Doctors, surgeons, construction workers, retailers, chefs,
Students, parents, janitors, drivers, and journalists.
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Lessen stress or avoid it with positive mindset.
Tell yourself often, while trusting Allah, this message:
"With this job I intend to please Allah, pass His tests,
And earn halal income so my basic needs are met,
To support my fam, and assist the less fortunate.
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To serve Allah first and foremost I shall do my best,
Ensuring that my prayers are never neglected.
So I don't tag myself as 'stressed out' but passionate
And dedicated, I always have my niyyah fixed
To strive just for Allah and gain Jannah's endless rest."
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๐ Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Nothing afflicts a Muslim of hardship, nor illness, nor anxiety, nor sorrow, nor harm, nor distress, nor even the pricking of a thorn, but that Allah will expiate his sins by it."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5318
Sahih Muslim 2573
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
๐ Sa'd Ibn Abi Waqqas RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, which of the people are most severely tested?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "They are the prophets, then the next best (in terms of piety), then the next best. A man is put to trial according to his Deen/religion. If he is firm in his religion, his trials will be more severe. If he is weak in his religion, he is put to trial according to his strength in religion. The servant will continue to be put to trial until he is left walking upon the earth without any sin."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2398
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
