TO: THE SISTER WHO CRIED QUIETLY AND ALL THOSE STRUGGLING THESE PAST YEARS
The sister who is spending these past years by herself,
The sister who is lonely because she’s not married,
The sister who is lonely in her marriage,
The sister who is struggling to find work,
The sister who is struggling to get her financial stable,
The sister who has been trying for a baby for years, and endures regular hurtful comments from others,
The sister who is trying her best to fulfil her obligations and take care of her kids, but is so so tired,
The sister who is struggling with her families,
The sister who is fighting with her mother,
The sister who has lost someone she loves, and she misses them everyday,
The sister who walks alone in shiratal mustaqim but hurtful by relatives unsupported comments,
The sister who has reminded her family to turn to Islam but rejected and alienated,
The sister who is struggling with anxiety or depression,
The sister whose world has been devastated and her life scattered by shocking news,
To every one of you, and all the other sisters who are facing innumerable challenges!
Know, dear sister, your solace and comfort lies with Allah, Ar-Rahman, the source of our relief and the reliever of our distress. He is Able to Do All Things. Turn to Him and cry. Pour your heart out to Him. He is the One who can bring you ease, who can set right your affairs, who can relieve the burden that is weighing on your heart and know, for your patience, your reward awaits you in Jannah, in shaa Allah!! Hold on to Allah and know, with absolute certainty that He will never leave you, never let you down and that your reward lies with Him. He is the Most Merciful, and He is ever near.
BE KIND TO EVERYONE
As I wrote this, it was a reminder to myself, first and foremost, that we never know what others may be facing in silence.
As we pray tonight and every time, let’s remember the sisters who are struggling in our du’a.
And as we move through this blessed month and beyond, let’s make the effort to be compassionate, to help where we can, to ease the burden of others if we are able, to be patient and to be kind to everyone.
Your silent du’a for her might be answered!
