Wisdom of life

It takes a lot to keep a family together. A lot of sacrifices. It is only when we give a lot then only will we receive a lot. Life is not about asking. It's about giving. When we give, not necessarily we will receive back from that very same person. Allah will send some one else to do the giving to us. That is the meaning of sincerity. To give without expecting to receive something in return. 

My friend lost her battle to save her marriage. But after that she met her present husband and they got married like a whirl wind. He treated her like a queen. Sometimes Allah will take something precious from us. Instead of asking why me, just wait and see what Allah will substitute for us. Definitely something better than what we lost. We just have to be patient until Allah reveals to us the better things Allah has in store for us.

I can't change the bad attitude of my students. But when I showed them how patient I am with their bad attitude and how I can still treat them well, they soften a little bit. We have to be positive all the time. It's for our own sake, not for others. We can't change others, we can only change ourselves. But when we change, the world around us will change. 

Life is a struggle. The struggle is what make us alive. No pain no gain. Just hold on to the rope of Allah tightly and we will not be swiped away by the fierce tornado. 

May Allah bless us all.