In the name of Allah, the most beneficent, the most Gracious, the most Merciful.

I came across the video of brother Abu Bakr Zoud where he was speaking about four ways to react to the 'Test' of life. 1) one can pleased with Allah. 2) one can accomplish patience. 3) one can displeased with Allah. 4) one can be grateful for what remains after tests. I agree with him because I have experienced the same as I keep reminding myself that Allah tests those whom he loves most. Therefore I call myself a 'Beloved of Allah'. It is a shameful confession of mine but whenever calamity came upon me, I would be displeased with Allah (SWT) as I used to make negative talk with myself and ask questions like why me? because I was unaware of the consequences of tests. Later on, I was pleased with Him and acquired patience by accepting the scenarios in my life, Alhamdulillah. Lately but surely I have reached the highest level which is acknowledging calamities and being grateful to Him in every aspect of life., knowing that He has a better plan for me than my dreams.

There is beauty in every pain, there is a blessing in every test because Allah(SWT) is the Most Merciful and Most Forgiving.

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Jazakallahu khair for sharing this touching and beautiful reminder. Masha'Allah, this was a personal reflection that I believe all of us should be able to relate to and resonate deeply with.

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