💌 Some guess that when Allah loves them life becomes easy,
They'd always feel cheerful and loved by everybody,
When that's not the case, because in actuality
The more you're beloved to Allah the Almighty,
The more you meet difficult souls as trials increase.
~•~
Don't assume that if Allah loves you then instantly
You're treated like a well-respected celebrity
Who's greeted and welcomed with smiles by each soul you see.
Expect to be despised and ignored by those guilty
Of envying you or misconstruing your beliefs.
~•~
Please, don't daydream about living on earth with full glee,
Unceasing joyful moments, uninterrupted peace,
Days devoid of working and evenings free of worries.
This world is currently a stage of temporary
Tests, and those whom Allah guides have a chance to succeed.
~•~
Seek guidance from Allah constantly, consistently
Strive for Allah's sake to earn His Love through righteous deeds,
And pray that Allah protects us from hypocrisy
And foul qualities which prevent one from victory
On Judgment Day when our test results shall be revealed.
~•~
Sometimes Allah may decree that we weep or shed tears
So saddened hearts recall to depend on Him Only,
To detach from dunya's toys and joys that aren't real,
And focus on striving to deserve Jannah's entry.
Don't stay sad. Allah gives us not what we want but need.
~•~
📖 Sa'd Ibn Abi Waqqas RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, which of the people are the most severely tested?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "They are the prophets, then the next best (in terms of righteousness or closeness to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala), 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
📖 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
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🗒️ Note: Reminder to read Surah Al-Kahf every Jumuah Friday, recite Surah Al-Mulk each day and night, and include the Muslim Ummah in your Du'as.
