There is so much comfort in the words of Allah (SWT). His Wisdom provides absolute serenity, sakina to the heart. In our human trial and tribulations, it is easy to forget the bigger picture. Hence the need to remain connected with the Holy Quran. For it provides all answers in the most beautiful of ways.
One of my favourite passages is from Surah 57 Al-Hadid (Iron) - verses 22 and 23:
"No misfortune can happen on earth or in your souls but is recorded in a decree before we bring it into existence: that is truly easy for Allah; In order that you may not despair over matters that pass you by, nor exult over favours bestowed upon you".
Him who has our forelock in His hands has already written our destiny. This knowledge brings a most heartening feeling to the spirit. It calms it.
That does not mean you cannot grieve or be joyous. It simply means that you need to know where it is all coming from. Once you know that, you are free. Free to cry and laugh. Not out of despair or exultation. But out of relief. Relief that there is one place where it all makes sense. That place is with Allah.
Such is the beauty in Islam.
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