Some people find things placed easily on their plate, while others require more effort, more struggles, and more trials just to reach the same goal.
At times, it feels like my path carries more struggles than others. But I’ve realized — along with the struggles come miracles, mercies, and lessons that others may never experience.
Maybe Allah ﷻ wants me to walk a harder road, not to break me, but to bring me closer to Him, to show me that without Him I am nothing, and with Him I have everything.
It has happened so many times that my friends, or those around me, reach the same target with ease, while I go through obstacles to get there.
Some say it’s because I’m less vigilant, not just ‘hard luck.’ Maybe. But no, I’m not ranting or complaining.
Because there’s something I’ve observed through all my struggles: I was never alone.
He was always with me. He is, and He always will be.
He makes a way out for me. And it feels like living a miracle, things that rarely happen, or never happen at all, happen with me.
I feel like I’m not alone. My Lord is there with me. He knows I’m not strong or smart enough to face the world. He knows I’m weak. He has seen me struggle, and He will not let them go in vain. He will not let me suffer without purpose.
Maybe Allah ﷻ wants me to learn something, or to be shown something that without Him, nothing is possible. That I am nothing without Him. That my life would break apart without His mercy.
Maybe it happens to humble me, to make me more careful. To remind me of His blessings upon me. To remind me how incapable I am without Him.
Someone has truly said: Allah knows how to keep a human; sometimes by withholding, sometimes by giving
For some, ease may be a test of gratitude. For others, struggle is a test of patience. Both are trials. I used to think those who had it easier were more fortunate. But now I realize, ease itself is a trial of gratitude, just as hardship is a trial of patience. Every soul is tested, just in different ways. For indeed, with hardship [will be] ease. Indeed, with hardship [will be] ease.' (94:5-6)
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There are times i cry while i am praying to Allah. And ask to stop the pain, and suffering that I myself and my family are going through. But I have come to realize that it is Allah who is testing my resolve. Testing, guiding me, to stay on the path of Siratal Mustaqim . I have started to understand that i need to wait for the right time for Allah's blessing. The path that i am on is physically a lonely one. But spiritually i am with Allah following in his footsteps. Ameen