Just Do It

Assalam Alaykum!

May the peace, mercy and blessings of the Almighty be upon you! :)

Ever found it difficult to forgive someone? Ever found it difficult to control your anger? Or to control yourself when you’re frustrated and disappointed? Ever found it difficult not to back answer your mom…?

In your childhood, your parents must have promised to get you a cycle or a doll if you aced your exams. Later during your teenage, your parents might have promised to get you the latest tab or phone if you stood first in class. And Subhan Allah just for the sake of getting the toys or the electronics, we did achieve the impossible (:P)

What if I said this to you now… There’s a two day holiday spot for you. The place has sparkling lights, aromatic plants, a lofty palace, flowing rivers, abundant clothing and beautiful soundly-constructed high mansions. There’s also a sea and which has pebbles that look like pearls and sapphire. And the soil gives out a pleasant fragrance. The only problem is out of every 5 people, only 1 gets to go. In addition to that there’s a condition. You will have to spend an entire day without electronics. And yes, that includes your AC’s as well. :P

For the sake of the extravagant and lavish lifestyle, would you let go of comfort for a day…?

If yes, would you let go of your temper and start being cordial towards your family and friends for the sake of The One who prepared the eternal bliss that awaits you…? (By the way that was the description of the lowest level of Jannah and there’s more to it)

Do you want to know how merciful is The One who has prepared a Garden of eternal beauty for you? How much He loves you?

Whenever a person sins, the sea, the earth seek permission from Allah, to drown or suck that person. They ask Allah, “Ya Allah! How long are you going to tolerate this person? How long are you going to tolerate this Zulm?” Even the angels of Allah cannot bear it. They say, “Ya Allah! Give us permission to destroy this person.” But does Allah give away the sinner…? What do you think Allah, the Most Merciful, The Most Loving, The Most Generous, The Most Kind would have said? Allah (swt) tells them, “If they are your slaves, you do whatever you want to do with them. But if they are my slaves, then it is between them and Me. If they come back to Me in the day time, I will accept them. If they come back to Me in the night time, I will accept them.”

Subhan Allah, do you see the love of Allah?

Is it so hard for you to gulp down your anger for the sake of the Lord who loves you to the extent that He shushes the angels when they speak against you, the Lord who loves you so much that even though you disobey Him, He still wants to give you another chance?

Allah azza wa jal says in Surah Al Imran, verse 15 “…For those who fear Allah, will be gardens in the presence of their Lord beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide eternally…”

See what Allah (swt) has for you when you fear Him and do things for His sake?

But let me share something with you. This is something whose benefits Wallahi you’ll experience in this life as well. Be it controlling your anger, being patient with your siblings, taking in your parents scoldings and treating with them with kindness and respect, wearing your hijab, offering salah, being kind to your school mates or colleagues or letting go of someone who might have hurted you intentionally or unintentionally, just do it for the sake of Allah. Allah (swt) will bring that difference into your life. Cause when you do something for the sake of Allah, that becomes an ibadah; you are worshipping Allah (swt) and thereby earning the blessings of Allah (swt). Subhan Allah you’re being rewarded for just diverting your intention!

And Subhan Allah when you start following this one magic rule, every struggle in your life will seem like a piece of cake. You are not only being rewarded for every struggle but Allah (swt) will replace something better for you before you even know it. I’ve experienced every bit of it and I’m sure you will too In sha Allah! :)

Since it’s the month of Ramadan, it becomes even more easier for us to do good and leave the bad for the sake of Allah! Let’s avail this opportunity and utilize it to the best in gaining the Mercy and Blessings of the Almighty Allah. 

Assalam Alaykum