... I know that i must be grateful for all i have. After all, don't our Prophet (peace be upon him) told us “Look at those who stand at a lower level than you but don’t look at those who stand at a higher level than you, for this would make the favors (conferred upon you by Allah) insignificant (in your eyes).” (Sahih Muslim).
... I asked myself.. it is too hard to say "Alhamdulillah"? If am having a hard time at work, why don't i step back and say, “Alhamdulilah, I have a job.” If i am ever get stuck in traffic, i can think “Alhamdulilah, I have the means to get around.” When the house is a mess and the dishes are dirty, i will say, “Alhamdulilah, I have shelter and food.” Isn't that a more beautiful way of looking at things? Suddenly all negative energy becomes positive, don't they?
... What if Allah take away the blessings He bestows on me?.. Astaghfirullah.. i wouldn't want that to happen, would you?.. Ibn Ata’Allah said, “If you do not know the blessings you have when you have them, then Allah will teach you about them by taking them away.”!! I am scared now. Dear friends, don’t wait until you are without, to appreciate what you have.
... Don’t use your blessings to accumulate sins. We can choose to use our tongues to backbite or dhikr. We can use our wealth for riba (usury) or sadaqa (charity).
... Remember that Allah tests us with good and bad. In good times, be grateful and in hardship, be patient. If you tried to number God's blessings, you could never count them. God is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Surat an-Nahl: 18)
... So, now.. whenever i think of the pain i have faced.. I ask Allah for forgiveness for being blinded by my hardship that i failed to see the blessings i have enjoyed. Did he not announced "If you are grateful, I will certainly give you increase, but if you are ungrateful, My punishment is severe."' (Surah Ibrahim: 7)?
So, friends, if you ever feel sad, alone, dejected, rejected, down etc.... stay positive and count Allah's blessings.. you wont feel so bad anymore, InsyaAllah..
