It’s been a few months since I’ve shared anything on here, but better late than never. As I was driving back from the masjid earlier today, I felt like I needed to share something that’s been on my mind for the past few months. As days go by and I live a little longer, minute by minute, I’ve come to realize a few things about the reality of this life.

I can admit, growing up as a little girl, I wore rose-colored glasses. Maybe it was because I was sheltered in some ways, or maybe because I wore my heart on my sleeve. Either way, there was no way I could’ve known the harsh realities life would bring — the pain, the uncertainty, the heartbreak.

Each painful experience shook me a little, and slowly, piece by piece, it chipped away at the rose tint on those glasses.

Throughout my young adult life, I tried to outrun those parts. But no matter how far I went, they always found me.

I know this all sounds sad and maybe even a little heavy — but hold on, there’s a point.

I’ve realized this life was never meant to be easy. It’s meant to test us. But if we keep Allah (swt) near and close to our hearts, we can get through anything and everything, no matter how painful or challenging the test is.

For every tear that falls, for every second of a sleepless night, for every wave of pain that crashes over us — we will be compensated. And just knowing that brings comfort to my heart.

But even deeper than that — when we give up something for the sake of Allah, with full trust that He knows what’s in our hearts, it brings a peace nothing else can. He is closer to us than our jugular vein. He knows what we long for, what we need, and what we quietly pray for.

And He always comes through — for those who seek His pleasure with patience, with du’a, with prayer. No du’a goes unanswered, but trust must always be accompanied.

There is always a happy ending. No specific time is promised. But then again, if we knew the outcomes of our trials, how would our trust in Allah ever be tested?

To conclude — this realization has taken me years to understand. And honestly, I’m still learning.

But what I do know now is: hold on to hope in Allah (swt), and the comfort of knowing that every pain endured will one day return to you as an unimaginable blessing — in this life and the next.

And as a reminder, don’t let hardship and pain dim your light or harden your heart. Instead, let it be a means to grow in understanding and compassion — to recognize the silent battles others may be facing, to give people grace and excuses for their shortcomings. Let it also be a reminder that this life is not our final stop. Our true, eternal home is with Allah — a place where the very first blessing we’ll notice is the absence of sadness. A place like no other — Jannah

Kindly,

Khawla