Its a wrap! 2020 Collection was a huge success Alhumdulillah
In short
Saleha worked for nine months on the 2020 collection with no guarantee of income, giving her all and trusting Allah. Her lessons: Allah sees the depth of our struggle and rewards at the right time; there will be days of Uhud and days of Badr; ask for strength through trials rather than for everything to be normal.
If someone worked nine months for an employer with no guarantee of pay, we'd say their crazy.
It took so many years of struggle to build enough courage in my ability to give my 110% and then put complete faith in Allah. The job was an act of service to the Most Powerful. So how could I doubt?
We're human and we fall into despair so often. So much anxiety some days.
What I've learned over the years:
- He (swt) sees everything. He knows the depth of our struggle and will reward only when the time is right. So have faith. He is the only constant in life.
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If life doesn't go the way we expect, have your moment of grief but bounce back to being patient, knowing that He has a plan. In due time, we'll see why.
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You'll never reach a state where everything is perfect. This life wasn't meant to be. There will be days of uhud and days of badr. Remember your purpose here and you'll get through both days with contentment. Otherwise, we'll always remain in a state of depression.
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He will test us. Its our job to ask for strength to get through the struggles rather than asking for everything to be normal. There is no "normal".
- We cannot control everything. We weren't meant to. We must submit and do what we've been sent here to do (salah and other acts of obedience) then after, rely on Him to shower blessings on our health, wealth, and family.
I cannot thank you all enough for the love and support.
There is always fear of our heart changing from belief to disbelief. So I pray Allah continues to allow me to spread His word.
Questions answered
What does 'days of Uhud and days of Badr' mean?
Life has both losses and victories. Remembering our purpose helps us face both with contentment.
What should we ask Allah for during struggles?
Strength to get through them, rather than for everything to be normal. There is no normal.
How do we balance effort and reliance?
Do what we were sent to do, salah and obedience, then rely on Allah to bless our health, wealth and family.
Salam, I'm Saleha
I'm a Muslim artist in Toronto. I study the Qur'an and Seerah and turn what I learn into mixed media paintings, so the stories can live on your walls.
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