A quote from myself which means a lot to me. How often do we raise our hands to Allah and ask for something but lose hope when our duas are not answer instantly? Something I have myself been guilty off in the past. However, we must all remember that Allah does answer our prayers. If Allah doesn't answer directly, opportunities are given to us to fulfil them.
How so? I think it was an Arabic proverb I heard, "Tie your camel before and then place Tawwakul in Allah". How true this is. When we ask for high grades in our studies for example, we may think Allah didn't answer our prayers and lose trust. Back to the proverb, did you tie your camel? Allah gives us the opportunity to get what we want. If we do not put effort into our studies, with revision, with extra work to work towards getting the high grades we want, how could it be possible that our duas will be answered? Once you have tied your camel, have trust in Allah that he will take care of the rest. You sit your exams with the best of preparations, answer the questions to the best of your ability, and then you leave the rest to Allah to take care of and In Shaa Allah our duas will be answered.
One thing we must all remember, is to thank Allah afterwards no matter what the outcome. Once duas are answered, many of us forget thanking the one who granted our wishes/dreams and turned them into reality. Anyone can ask and ask and ask until they get what they want. But who will keep thanking and thanking and thanking after they get what they have asked for? It is to those who Allah will place infinite mercy upon. So let's just all take a moment and just say Alhamdulillah!
With exams coming up shortly for most of us, this was a thought running through my head and I thought it would be helpful sharing a little part of my mind to everyone. Just remember to tie your camel and leave the rest to Allah. Once you get what you want, be thankful too!
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