It was chosen FOR you

Assalamu alaykum,

To the weary hearted, never lose hope.

Life’s challenges come in seasons and no hardship is meant to last forever.

If you feel like you're on a sinking ship, trust that Allah SWT will send you a life raft in the right place, at the right time.

If it seems like you’ve been thrown into a losing battle, remember that your victory lies in how you choose to face it.

And if you feel like you’re drowning in a sea of struggles, know that Allah never places you there without a life jacket to keep you afloat.

Life’s tests are never meant to destroy you. They are chosen for you, by Al- Alim (The All Knowing), Al- Hakim (The All Wise), Al- Lateef (The Most Gentle). 

Even in the heart of the fiercest storm, there’s always an opportunity to grow, succeed and build for your akhirah (Hereafter), where a peaceful and blissful eternity awaits you, InshaAllah.

Whatever you’re going through today, never lose sight of these three things you can hold on to:

1. Your best response: You have the ability to respond to this test in a way that earns the ridaa (pleasure) of Allah.

2. You have what it takes: Trust that Allah placed you in this test knowing you have what it takes to overcome it with resilience, tawakkul and a contented heart.

3. Keep making duaa: Trust that He hears every single duaa, and His promise is never broken: "Call upon Me, I will respond to you." [40:60]

PS: Take the Spiritual Confidence Quiz – discover your unique strengths and growth areas when it comes to showing up with faith-led confidence. Take the quiz here .

Reflection of the Week

When facing hardship, pause and ask yourself:

How can I respond to this test in a way that pleases Allah? 

Dua of the Week

اللَّهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إِلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلًا، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الحَزْنَ

إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلًا

O Allah, there is no ease except in that which You have made easy, and You make difficulty, if You will, easy.