Beauty lies in having steadfastness

"Those who when disaster strikes the, say: " We belong to Allah and to Him we will return". Those are the people who will have Blessings and Mercy from their Lord; they are the one who are guided" (al-baqarah)
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Learn the wisdom of the trees in the north. Despite storming snows that keeps booming, yet they do not break nor split by the burden enforced on them for they bow gracefully to the load. To which in being a muslim, one need to be have flexibility like those trees. To confront each hardships that come persistently as being in an arena of a combat, a warrior that does not resist and break as a result of it, instead it endure each event gracefully yet does not expose one weaknesses to the rival not fall under their sway.

From the authority of Abu Hurairah r.a, the Prophet s.a.w has once said:

'The example of a believer is that of a fresh tender plant; from whatever direction the wind comes, it bends it, but when the wind becomes quiet, it becomes straight again. Similarly, a believer is afflicted with calamities, but remains patient will Allah remove his difficulties. But the example of a disbeliever is like that of a pine tree which keeps hard and straight will Allah cuts (breaks) it down when He wishes'

(al-bukhari)

So, this world, full of reality that does not meet up to one dream world. To face this reality of the sharpness of each calamity needs what it is called as consolation. Yet, one knows that there is a better way of facing it; where one needs to accept each of His decree that was destined.

Kalimullah : ' If I deprive my slave of his two beloved things, and he remains patient, I will let him enter paradise in compensation for them'

"A strong believer is a better and more loved by Allah, than a weak believer, yet there is good in everyone,so wherish that which gives you benefit (in the hereafter), seek help from Allah and fo not lose heart.."


Though others may take this hadith referring to health literally, but one here tends to look it at a different perspective though one still agree with the literally meaning of it. When the prophet(saw) refer to a strong believer, one thinks of it more onto strong in facing any difficulties/calamities that strikes upon anyone. And those who are strong, remains patients facing it, and does not break down from the load it needs to bear.

Need one to remind to oneself, he who conquer his spirits is mightier than he who has taken a city. And thus, here, one needs to constantly remind oneself to ensure one spirit is in a great health. And whatever that has happened is the best thing that could have ever happen, no matter how one thinks about it. No point in saying 'if this' or 'if that'..etc, as the word 'if' will only open the gate for the satan to enter one's heart, mind and soul.

Be pleased with what Allah has alloted for you, and you'll be among the richest of all men around..