Life is a journey from Allah to Allah

Every step has led to a journey, and every step has been a hardship, and every blessing has been a question, yet here I stand in satisfaction.

You see? The scars in my heart, the marks in my hands, the hardness in me feet; they all have led me to a greater purpose. They have allowed me to find and understand life.

Without a hardship I was lost. Without a journey, I wouldn't have found Him. And without questions, I wouldn't be satisfied. Yet in all this mystery, Allah s.w.t put a great puzzle together in such a remarkable way, that I meet people who were better than me. People who taught me that the journey has just begun, and true life is a journey which ends in paradise. A journey that is unpredictable yet destined to happen. A journey that is very rewarding.

Allah taught me that people make mistakes. Allah gave me an understanding. He showed me when I made mistakes and He forgave me. Thus, he taught me that mercy and forgiveness is an attribute of success. An attribute that the Almighty continuously gives to his worshippers. He taught me by taking away from me. In that, trust and patience is a gift, yet difficult to practice. He taught me that my eyes and wisdom is deceptive. It sees with good intentions, but with no understanding. He taught me that love requires character, and that love is a blessing from Him. He taught me that love is work, and that love requires knowledge of the creator. He taught me that love exists only when the heart is content. And contentment comes by practicing His teachings and obeying His commands.

Allah taught me that you my dear are in search for the truth. He taught me that, knowledge and wisdom is only appreciated when the journey has been difficult and long. He taught me that easy rewards don't last. Further he taught me that, he takes and gives in cycles, only to teach and show us His power and mercy. His destiny and will. He taught me to say Insha Allah, because nothing happens without His will. Furthermore, he showed me what Insha Allah means by being a witness to His will.

He taught me prayer for myself and others. He taught me dependence. He showed me the way. He provided me with sustenance and resources. He opened and closed all roads to show me the only way. He closed some doors for long, and only to open them when I was ready. My Allah, I am very thankful for your mercy and guidance. I am very honored to be a Muslim. I am in need of your forgiveness and mercy. I am in need of your love. I am in need of you, because without you, I have no need to live. Alhamdulillah! [F.D]