Having to choose between Islam and family

[Simon Iskander]

:salam:

This morning my mother said to me:

"If I told that we were so annoyed about your choice of religion (Islam), and that you had to choose between family and religion (Islam), what would your answer be?"

She said that I did not have to answer straight away.

Of course :alhamd: I know the answer I will give. I'm just wondering what would be the best way to tell them.

I would like to maintain good relations with family if at all possible, it just it seems that they are becoming increasingly frustrated with me (it has been about 2.5 years since I became Muslim now)... and the only thing I could do that would please them is to apostasise (which is not an option - I don't want to).

A lot of people tell me that this is a test from Allah, but sometimes I also wonder whether the situation has also arisen because of deficiencies in my own self, and because maybe I have not been a good ambassador of Islam to them. :insh: I am trying to address these issues (may Allah help me and all of us).

I know good akhlaq (character and manners) are very important. I have tried discussing, but this never seems to get very far, they just tell me 'We don't want to talk about it' or 'You think about things too much' etc.

So I am really at a loss as to what to do. I guess be patient and make lots of istikhara.

Can anyone offer any advice or suggestions? :jazak:

:ws:

[Nabil]

As-salamu'alaykum,

May Allah(subhana wa Tallah) comfort you insha'allah.

I have no advice to give you. In my expriance non-muslim family members can be hard to deal with. My family is quite disfunctional to begin with and in many ways we were not on good terms before my reversion. After my reversion as I became more Islaminc in my maners and ways it was anoying to my family because I ceased being a player in the games of dysfunction we had been playing in for many years. *That* is why they took acception reversion to Islam.
They have as of yet not forced me to make a choice either to renounce my religion or face excomunication.
My father is died when I was young. My Brother and Sister and I live in the same city. My Mother lives with me because she is old and needs to be looked after for another year. My brother and I are worlds apart now and we no longer speak more than 10 words at a time. He has pushed me away. My Mother and I are on fairly good terms and our relationship continues to improve a little at a time. But at first she fliped out when I told her I was reverting. As I was explaining the religion of Islam to her I thought it might help if I told her that Isa(alayhe sallam) was not crucified. I thought this fact was great news! It was too me. But for her it was upsetting.
My Sister and I have always been real close but there is distance between us now. She lives a lifestyle of material seeking and recreational drug use and all that goes with it. She remains interested in Islam but not so much as to take any action to learn more about it.

My closesest and most long time friend and I split over ideological differances in politics concerning the Iraq invasion before I ever became a Muslim so I havent had any contact with him.
I have always been sort of a "redneck" and continue to remain that way in part. But I think I parted company with a lot of my "conservitive" friends over the issue of the war.
I was in a bar playing pool the night of the Iraq invasion. The TV was on and people were watching it. When a bomb fell on Baghdad they aplauded cheared and hollered "die you rotten bastards!".
I walked out of that bar and havent been back. Such a sad event when people are being killed because of failed politics.

So it hasnt been just Islam that has caused a split with me and my non-Muslim friends and family.

I dont know if this post I am typing will be of any help to you. I know that the relationship with my non-Muslim friends is temporary but my relationship with my Brothers and Sisters in Islam could last for ever in heaven insha'allah.

wassalam,

Nabil.............

[Muslimsister]

:salam:

This morning my mother said to me:

"If I told that we were so annoyed about your choice of religion (Islam), and that you had to choose between family and religion (Islam), what would your answer be?"

She said that I did not have to answer straight away.

Of course :alhamd: I know the answer I will give. I'm just wondering what would be the best way to tell them.

I would like to maintain good relations with family if at all possible, it just it seems that they are becoming increasingly frustrated with me (it has been about 2.5 years since I became Muslim now)... and the only thing I could do that would please them is to apostasise (which is not an option - I don't want to).

A lot of people tell me that this is a test from Allah, but sometimes I also wonder whether the situation has also arisen because of deficiencies in my own self, and because maybe I have not been a good ambassador of Islam to them. :insh: I am trying to address these issues (may Allah help me and all of us).

I know good akhlaq (character and manners) are very important. I have tried discussing, but this never seems to get very far, they just tell me 'We don't want to talk about it' or 'You think about things too much' etc.

So I am really at a loss as to what to do. I guess be patient and make lots of istikhara.

Can anyone offer any advice or suggestions? :jazak:

:ws:
:salam:

We still have one brother who has not yet converted to islam in the family and my already-converted-bnrother once asked an alim about how he should be dealt with as he is VERY against islam and holds that only stupid people convert etc. The alims reply was that in his case da'wa to him would be to shower him with gifts and never to mention islam infront of him if not absolutely necessary, as talking of it will just make him feel angry etc. and that wouldn't help at all. But he stressed very much that winning of the heart by deeds that are not releated to islam in his sight is very important, as that might cause him to ask about islam sometimes and anyway will make him feel that the conversion to islam changes a person to the good or something like that. This system has also worked, as my brother actually comes to visit my family more often now then before, when islam was mentioned to him every time.

Maybe this is not directly related to you and your family, but just thought to mention.

Are there some specific issues that come up everytime between you and your family that make them frustrated or is it just the knowing that you are a muslim?

[Simon Iskander]

:salam:

:jazak: for your replies. I'm not really sure whether I am facing the prospect of being excommunicated, or whether my mother is just threatening me (I don't know how serious she is).

I think they are generally annoyed by me merely being Muslim. The strange thingi is I don't think they really know very much about Islam. My father comes from Egypt and is Christian - he is generally very hostile towards Muslims and Islam, but from what I have heard he and his family have had some bad experiences to cope with. Also, my father's family are very religious Christians, and from talking to my cousins, they seem to have been taught from a very early age that Islam is evil etc. I think Shaykh Hamza Yusuf talked about how this happens in Lebanon with the Maronite Christians in one of his lectures.

I think my father's attitude probably has influenced my mother. But she also seems to be annoyed because she just perceives Islam to be a set of rules (I would very much like to convince her otherwise), and she feels that it is taking over my life. Also, she doesn't like the fact that I have made my father very angry and upset by becoming Muslim.

Waking up to pray Fajr seems to be one thing that particularly annoys them (maybe on occasion my alarm has woken them up! :$).

I agree with you regarding discussion - in general I try not to, except for when I need to clarify or explain something to them.

The problem in my case is they always say to me 'You were nice before, you don't have to be Muslim to be a good person' and 'Why change? It's the same God' But then they don't want to hear any of my explanations.

May Allah guide all of us. Take care.

:ws:

[godilali]

Man, I feel for you. This is really a situation that requires jihad of the nafs.

[UmmHamdaan]

I feel so sorry for people who have to cope with narrow-minded,non-muslims especially if they are family members.My only advice is be comforted by the fact that you are part of the largest family in the world and above all, Allah the Almighty is pleased with you.The more you have to suffer for the sake of Allah and the more that you are patient for his sake, the higher your rank will become in front of Allah, so stay steadfast in what you believe. And pray, pray and pray that Allah opens the hearts of your Parents,brothers and any other Family members, not enough for them to understand you, but enough for them to see the light of this beautiful deen and for it to be engraved in thier hearts and souls.
May Allah make everything easy for us all. Ameen
Wassalam

[xmuslimahx]

:salam:
i have not had any personal experience like this as i was born a muslim :alhamd: but both of my parents had converted before they had got married. however from my dad's side no-one has embraced islam and i can see that it can bring tension between families. i recently got married & my dad mom didn't like this because i got married to a muslim. she doesn't talk 2 any of us in the family now and i can see how much my dad had to sacrifice when he became a muslim. :alhamd: that my dad is a muslim because if he had not embraced islam god forbid i don't think i would be on this forum!! from my mothers side :alhamd: her bro & sis is a muslim now however her parents are not so there is also a bit of tension from there.
i pray to ALLAH that he helps and gives his guidance to those who are embraced islam and are also struggling to keep their parents happy. aameen ;)

[kingomar291]

This morning my mother said to me:

"If I told that we were so annoyed about your choice of religion (Islam), and that you had to choose between family and religion (Islam), what would your answer be?"



Your family should offer "unconditional love" for you

regardless of your beliefs...

may Allah (swt) help in you in your struggle at home

[Shaykh]

Assalam U Aalaikum

The following Golden Rule should always be kept in mind

"Belief in Tauheed of Allah (Oneness) is the foremost pillar, but what seconds or nears it the most is the treatment of parents with kindness while ascribing partners to Allah is the worst form of sin and what follows it is being unjust in treatment with your parents"

Plus treat your parents with kindness even if they are disbelievers and this is very important. They love you as a son, they cant get away with this. And you should impress them with good Ikhlaq and Manners, there is no need to preach them since this wil worsen the situation. If you think that waking up in fajr or during other worships they get disturbed, try to make some alternate arrangement for that time. Sleep in another room or make minimal noise as possible. Once you respect them, they will surely know where it is coming from....

I dont know much details about your exact situation, but please be careful in treating them with kindness

May Allah Help Us All and Lighten All Our Burdens

Wassalam

Shaykh

[Simon Iskander]

:salam:

:jazak: for your replies, advice and kind words. Yes I agree that akhlaq, kindness and respect to parents, and good actions are much more important than words. Also I don't think preaching works, because it makes people defensive.

It's just that, as I said in my previous posts, that it is sometimes necessary to explain certain things to them.

My worry is that I'm not being a very good example / ambassador of Islam to them. They think that Islam is just a set of rules to be followed and that is a burden up on me - they think I am making life difficult for myself. And I'm unsure as to how demonstrate otherwise.

:jazak:

:ws:

[Shaykh]

Assalam U Aalaikum


: It's just that, as I said in my previous posts, that it is sometimes necessary to explain certain things to them.

Dear Brother. it is very true that presently explaining to them your requirements of Islam and what does Islam require of you is essential. Your aim should be to apprise them of what Islam says you should do so that they dont feel uncomfortable when you perform Salat or any other worship / act.

Plus discussing the problems faced by your parents in your practicing Islam is also a good way to start bridging gaps. Ask them what discomforts them etc.


My worry is that I'm not being a very good example / ambassador of Islam to them.

This is why only Ikhlaq and Patience is required. Carryout an analysis of yourself that why are you not a good example. You have the best and perfect example in Holy Prophet Salal Lahu Aalaihi Wassalam. Think about this, come up with identified gaps then we can try seeing how to bridge them to the required level.


They think that Islam is just a set of rules to be followed and that is a burden up on me - they think I am making life difficult for myself. And I'm unsure as to how demonstrate otherwise.

So are all other religions, even Atheism is a set of rules that there is no rule. I suggest that you perform your farz (Salat, Saum, Zakat, Haj) obligations and pray contiinuously to Allah for guiding your parents and you. Recite the Holy Quran Daily and try to make dua after every recitation. Dont worry if they think that you are overburdening yourself, make sure you are not causing any inconvenience to them.

Plus take my advice and attach yourself to some good Alim in your locality who will help you in this out. Insha Allah you will succeed in achieving your desired objectives. Keep us posted about your developments.

May Allah Ta'ala Guide Us All

Wassalam

Shaykh

[Umm_Zahra]

May Allah swt make it easy for you.

[xmuslimahx]

inshALLAH ameen.

[Harun_Abdul_Hakeem]

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatoulahi Wa Barakatou Dear Brother In Islam

I Cannot Say I Trully Know What You Are Going Through Or Expieriencing,Though I Can Say I Am In The Same Boat As You In A Sense That My Family Is Non-Muslim As Well,i have tryed countless times to give dawaa my shaykh has told me to approach the situation with extreme because the 1st impressions are all ways the major ones,So dont lose heart Akhi,gain courage insha allah from the fact that you have been chossen by Allah(SWT) to display his deen to countless others who are not muslim,Take Solace in the Fact that you have been blessed to be in the Ummah Of The Last Nabi(SAW) ,while Musa(AS) and other Anbiya would make countless duahh to be in this Ummah.I can comprehend somewhat of you are going through juss kknow that everything comes with time insha allah,for allah in the quran says more or less to the effect that he has created this earth in 6 days,some scholars say why has he created the earth in 6 days could he not have done it in a few secounds or mere mila-secounds,No you teh see the Ullama Say here Allah is showing Us taht everything is achieved thruogh time,patience and struggle.So Insha Allah,i went thru some what of what you are currentlying going through,my parents almost kicked me out of the house,forbade me form praying and so on,but insha Allah through time and constant dawaa my parents now know i pray at home and let me,though they still oppose islam they are lessoning there hate and anger for it.so my advice to you my dear brother is have patience,pray and make duahh and pray tahujjud and cry at nigh and walahi Allah will open doors because one of his qualities is Al-Fattah (The Opener) and he will always open ways and doors for his slaves like he did for Musa(as) and Bani Isreal when he split the Red sea In 12 Paths Insha Allah.Well i hope i was of some help,C U Around Ya Akhi.

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatoulahi Wa Barakatou :$ ;) :)

[Umar]

May Allah give you the strength to overcome such difficult situation, brother. Fortunately, my family hasn't opposed me but if they would I know it would be extremely hard. But we have to remind ourselves that the greater reward is always with Allah, subhanahu wa Ta'ala.

Be steadfast, pray and persevere so that you may be successful.

Wassalam

[IlyasAli]

Hi Brother
This is my first post, I reverted to Islam when I was 16 and my parents were not very happy, the only difference is I was not allowed to live in their home as a Muslim so I moved out @ the age of 16. For the first couple years I lived with different brothers from the Mosque and even stayed @ the mosque for a little while untill I was able to rent my own place. Now 10 years later I am married to a wonderful Muslim girl with and amazing family and I never regret it at all. I have a great wife and great inlaws and I have my own new family. It was very hard and I fell away from the path many times over the years but now I am finally where I always wanted to be.

Just stay strong and dont give up and you will be fine.

[nauk]

Prolong the decision if you can.

Try and be more happy around them if you're not already. Be happy to see them, smile. Show the change in yourself and they may change in time.

[Harun_Abdul_Hakeem]

Prolong the decision if you can.

Try and be more happy around them if you're not already. Be happy to see them, smile.

I Have Agree With Nauk on this one,Just always be happy around them and do there Ikram,everything should eb good from there because when you do there Ikram or Kidmat as they say there hearts will open up to you because you are showing them love and slowly slowly insha allah tala they will accept what you bring to them and what you are saying,which is basically the deen of Islam and the Greatness Of Allah(SWT)

[Simon Iskander]

:salam:

Sorry I haven't posted for a while. Teacher training has been keeping me very busy... :)

:jazak: for all of your kind words, advice and du'a.

My mother actually brought up the question about choosing between family and din. She told me 'I don't need to hear the answer, because, if I did, I would not know how to react.' So I am guessing she already knows what the answer is in any case.

:ws:

[White Lily]

:salam:

Sorry I haven't posted for a while. Teacher training has been keeping me very busy... :)

:jazak: for all of your kind words, advice and du'a.

My mother actually brought up the question about choosing between family and din. She told me 'I don't need to hear the answer, because, if I did, I would not know how to react.' So I am guessing she already knows what the answer is in any case.

:ws:

Wa alaikum as-salaam,

Have you ever asked her how she could even be able to ask you such a question. You are her son, and I'd think a mothers greates wish would be (or at least should be) to see her son happy and smiling.

I can promise you one thing, giving in to pressure and living according to how everybody else wants you to live, will not make you happy. The fact that your mother asks you to choose between the deen or the family is selfish. As far as I can tell, you are not bothering any of your family members by your practise of Islam.

I would advise her too look at how fortunate she is. There are mothers struggling with children who are doing drugs, robbing or hitting their parents, getting into trouble at school, getting girls pregnant etc. The list is long. The fact that you have chose such a pure path as Islam, is a blessing not only to you, but also your family.

May Allah swt help you. Ameen. My mother was also quite upset at first, but I was patient, tried to explain, and also kept my mouth shut if she was too upset to listen to sense. Understand that this is painful for your parents. Imagine yourself in their shoes. It takes time, and eventually most parents accept things. Inshaallah khayr brother.

[Simon Iskander]

:salam:


Have you ever asked her how she could even be able to ask you such a question.

I hadn't actually thought of doing that, but maybe I could try :insh:.


I can promise you one thing, giving in to pressure and living according to how everybody else wants you to live, will not make you happy.

Yes I definitely agree with you.


As far as I can tell, you are not bothering any of your family members by your practise of Islam.

Well I would say the same, but the situation is somewhat complicated. My father is Egyptian and family in Egypt are all Christians (my mother is British). In Egypt, unfortunately, tension does exist between the Muslim and Christian communities, and my family are generally very hostile towards Islam and Muslims (I know because of what they have said to me in the past, before I became Muslim). They don't know yet about my conversion.

My father does not want anyone to find out (maybe because it could have undesirable consequences for me and him) - I haven't told anyone outside my immediate family yet in any case.

Although my father hasn't said much to me about my decision, my mother tells me he is deeply troubled, upset and angry about what I have done (though :alhamd: I still have good relations with both parents), and that she is unhappy with me for putting him through this.

So when you say:


Understand that this is painful for your parents.

I can see the effect it is having on them, and it must be difficult, because I sense that parents want their children to be like them. The fact that I have left Christianity for Islam may seem like a rejection of them, which it isn't, and I never intended it to be that. I really hate myself for making my parents and younger brother suffer in this way.

I remember Shaykh Hamza Yusuf was relating a story about some of the companions of Sayyiduna Ibrahim :alayhis: and how they used to ask Allah :taala: not to make them a tribulation for those people who have not believed yet. He was emphasising that these people knew very well the responsibility they had of conveying Islam to people who were not believers, and that they were fearful of not fulfilling it adequately.

This is what worries me most about my own self.

:jazak:

:ws:

[White Lily]

:salam:



I can see the effect it is having on them, and it must be difficult, because I sense that parents want their children to be like them. The fact that I have left Christianity for Islam may seem like a rejection of them, which it isn't, and I never intended it to be that. I really hate myself for making my parents and younger brother suffer in this way..

Uhm... this is just an idea.. but since you told us that they might misunderstand your intention of being/becoming a Muslim ("a rejection of them" etc), and the fact they seem to have a difficult time listening to your explanations, have you ever considered writing them a well written letter, where you carefully explain things. This could be a way for you to word the things you want to say in a clever way, you don't get in a discussion/fight with them, and they can read it alone, by themselves, in silence. Just a thought.



I remember Shaykh Hamza Yusuf was relating a story about some of the companions of Sayyiduna Ibrahim :alayhis: and how they used to ask Allah :taala: not to make them a tribulation for those people who have not believed yet. He was emphasising that these people knew very well the responsibility they had of conveying Islam to people who were not believers, and that they were fearful of not fulfilling it adequately.

This is what worries me most about my own self..

Yes, I know how you feel about this.

Best of luck!

[Harun_Abdul_Hakeem]

As The Saying Goes "Time Heals All Wounds",Insha Allah Through Time & The Taufeek Of Allah(SWT),Your Mother Will come Around Just Dont Ever Lose Hope,Insha Allah. :lol: :cheesygri :p

[Pink_Pearl]

As-Salaam Walikum
May Allah (SWT) Help us all. Ameen.
Why NOT Make it Public? Be Honored to be Muslim.
As-Salaam Walikum

[Harun_Abdul_Hakeem]

Well One could do that,but one has to kno that to the person it could be an honour but to the family it feels like a slap in the face,a huge offense,a insult and all that.so my shaykh once said that itz best to Appease the parents anger and hurt instead of adding feul to it,look at there reaction about islam before u tell them your muslim,because if they seem aganst it,it will offend them and if they are for it then u can tell them,they way i broke it out was i told them upfront and it wasnt that good of an idea,because i was in an iman high stage i just told them "ya mom and dad im muslim,i believe in Allah and The Last Prophet Muhammad(SAW)",the reaction was profound,so one should look at the atmosphere of parents and then go about it that way and also speak to a local scholar.thats my thinking on this matter. :$

[Sulman]

"After my reversion as I became more Islaminc in my maners and ways it was anoying to my family because I ceased being a player in the games of dysfunction we had been playing in for many years. *That* is why they took acception reversion to Islam."

That quote from brother Nabil is so spot on. Everyone touched on the importance of character, but I so feel the brother with regards to this point especially. Things will change within us and around us once we adhere to the truth. May Allah guide us all to him...those that have realized his bounty and those that are in the dark, Muslim and non-Muslim alike.

[ilmwear.com]

salaam,

You sound like a thoughtful, level-headed person and I'm sure you are fantastic ambassador to Islam.

Some thoughts - 'hope they help:

- You're in good company of people who have been through this and reached victory

- Think carefully

- Have patience

- Do not say anything that you would later regret

- Do not talk out of anger

- Make dua and have full faith in the fact that Allah is on your side and whatever he decrees is best for you

- Allah says in the Qur'an "with hardship there is ease"

- Your Parents love you dearly and act out of concern

- Parents will try tricks to put you off the din. It has a strange way of reversing things and making you more mature and them more childish

- The most unexpected things can happen in these situations, for the better!

- Hang in there, keep lines of communication open, even if they don't

- Don't let things weigh heavily on your shoulders, or feel that you have to take on all the questions or ins and outs of the din

- Time is a healer

- Look at this as a process which has to happen - in a way they are acknowledging that you have made changes

- silence and space is a tool

- sometimes actions speak louder than words, so at times it's better to do what you have to do and it may not require as much dialogue as you might think

- put yourself in their shoes, especially with what they must be bombarded with in the media

- tell them you love them

- if you can buy them gifts and do more around the house

- make sure that they see you with Muslims who are sensitive to your situation, but never feel that you are ganging up against them with your mates; which at times can happen without you even intending to do so; because a group of believers has a powerfull effect on an environment

- politely refuse to give into blackmail, which can be tempting. At the end of the day you have to sleep easy and meet your Maker

- make out like it's no big thing that you're a Muslim, it's the most natural thing in the world for you and not at all burdensome


Please make dua for those of us who also have non-Muslim family and are struggling for them to see the light.

I know of some amazing stories from Brothers that I try to reflect on:

One of my friends invited his parents to his nikka. He didn't know whether to segregate it or not. In the end we encouraged him to. His Mother had a chance to meet Sisters and see Islam in action for really the first time. Not long after she embraced the din and brought his younger Sister too. subhanallah!

Another brother saw his grandmother take her shahadah on her death bed, then pass away...

Never give up!

[Simon Iskander]

salaam,

You sound like a thoughtful, level-headed person and I'm sure you are fantastic ambassador to Islam.

Some thoughts - 'hope they help:

- You're in good company of people who have been through this and reached victory

- Think carefully

- Have patience

- Do not say anything that you would later regret

- Do not talk out of anger

- Make dua and have full faith in the fact that Allah is on your side and whatever he decrees is best for you

- Allah says in the Qur'an "with hardship there is ease"

- Your Parents love you dearly and act out of concern

- Parents will try tricks to put you off the din. It has a strange way of reversing things and making you more mature and them more childish

- The most unexpected things can happen in these situations, for the better!

- Hang in there, keep lines of communication open, even if they don't

- Don't let things weigh heavily on your shoulders, or feel that you have to take on all the questions or ins and outs of the din

- Time is a healer

- Look at this as a process which has to happen - in a way they are acknowledging that you have made changes

- silence and space is a tool

- sometimes actions speak louder than words, so at times it's better to do what you have to do and it may not require as much dialogue as you might think

- put yourself in their shoes, especially with what they must be bombarded with in the media

- tell them you love them

- if you can buy them gifts and do more around the house

- make sure that they see you with Muslims who are sensitive to your situation, but never feel that you are ganging up against them with your mates; which at times can happen without you even intending to do so; because a group of believers has a powerfull effect on an environment

- politely refuse to give into blackmail, which can be tempting. At the end of the day you have to sleep easy and meet your Maker

- make out like it's no big thing that you're a Muslim, it's the most natural thing in the world for you and not at all burdensome


Please make dua for those of us who also have non-Muslim family and are struggling for them to see the light.

I know of some amazing stories from Brothers that I try to reflect on:

One of my friends invited his parents to his nikka. He didn't know whether to segregate it or not. In the end we encouraged him to. His Mother had a chance to meet Sisters and see Islam in action for really the first time. Not long after she embraced the din and brought his younger Sister too. subhanallah!

Another brother saw his grandmother take her shahadah on her death bed, then pass away...

Never give up!

:salam:

:mash: very inspiring post sidi. :jazak: for your kinds words and nasiha.

:ws:

[salahuddin]

:salam: Simon,

And remember that Allah says:

No soul shall have a burden laid on it greater than it can bear.
2:233

Brother Ilm.wear's advice is excellent, alhamdulillah, and in particular this:

make sure that they see you with Muslims who are sensitive to your situation, but never feel that you are ganging up against them with your mates; which at times can happen without you even intending to do so; because a group of believers has a powerfull effect on an environment
I can't stress enough, from my own experience, how easy it can be for a non-muslim in this scenario to feel uncomfortable. We don't always need to get into debates or challenge people, actions can be very powerful and those things that we sometimes take for granted can have the most profound effects.

:ws:

[amatullah]

As salaamu alaikum

I really salute you brothers, you are an inspiration for us all , alhumdulillah.

Truly, i am reminded of the times when the companions of the Prophet (Sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) had to go through hard times just because of their faith. And in return they gained Jannah... May you and all brothers and sisters that are going through such diffculties also enter Jannah with smiling faces

Allah is with those who are patient. May Allah grant us all ease and grant Hidaya to all, ameen.