One part of you might desire an extravagant life filled with luxury: flashy cars, exquisite jewelry, grand villas, designer clothing, and high-end everything. Another side of you might long for a simple life—a loving, uncomplicated spouse, two to four children, a modest home, and a regular lifestyle, all in complete obedience to Allah SWT, perhaps in a foreign country.
This stark contrast creates a challenging dilemma for planning your future. Some might think that you don’t know what you want, but you deeply desire one of these two paths. Is there perhaps a way to get the best of both worlds?
Choosing between these lifestyles isn’t straightforward. If it were a simple matter of preference, you would have decided already. The fear of choosing wrongly and regretting your life choices as an older person is daunting.
However, you might find solace in the thought that living in complete obedience to Allah SWT would bring fulfillment. Even if you regret not having worldly luxuries, winning the hereafter—Jannah Al Firdous—is the ultimate reward Muslims strive for.
There is a hadith where Jibreel (AS) was with Prophet Muhammad (SAW), highlighting the importance of faith and obedience to Allah.
The hadith goes along the line where The Prophet (SAW) was sitting with Jibreel (AS) and suddenly the sky cracked open and angel Israfil came. Seeing that, Jibreel (AS) became afraid. The angel Israfil asked Prophet (SAW) if he wanted to lead a rich life or stay in his poor life.
Jibreel gave The Prophet (SAW) a sign to accept the poor life, which he initially did. Jibreel (AS) explained to him how Israfil has not smiled since he got assigned the role to blow the horn on The Judgement Day.
Why did our Prophet (SAW) choose the poor life and not live like a rich king? Why did The Prophet (SAW) choose a simple and modest lifestyle when he had the option to pick an extravagant lifestyle? Reflect on this deeply. This guidance may resonate deeply with you.
Lately, you might feel as though the world is a pit of horror. The past few years could have been particularly difficult. Last year might have been a wake-up call, where it seemed Allah lifted a veil from your eyes. Suddenly, everything became clear, and you could see the truth of your surroundings.
This revelation could have been terrifying because you had been living in blindness for so long. Thankfully, you didn’t fall into depression. Allah did this for your own good, especially after a divorce from an abusive marriage. You needed to see the reality of your situation.
Dealing with everything that unfolded was incredibly hard, but it made you more perceptive. You became better at reading body language and sensing low energy from others. Despite the odds, things improved.
You never felt alone during your breakup because you felt Allah’s presence intensely. You cried a lot last year—tears of sadness, happiness, and pure gratitude. The knowledge you gained is invaluable.
You cannot stress enough the importance of relying on Allah SWT. Observe the signs He gives you and follow His commands as best as you can. Encourage yourself because sometimes, even those you love the most cannot uplift you constantly.
Take on that responsibility yourself. Speak words of affirmation and positivity about yourself. Ignore the negative aspects or work on them internally without voicing them into existence.
And I did not create the mankind and jin except to worship Me
If a Muslim lives life according to the will of Allah Almighty, then his entire life will be an act of worship to Allah Almighty
Al-Dhariyat: 56
When you need support the most, you often sabotage yourself, a common human trait. Remember, there’s always a way out of darkness. It begins with your devotion to Allah SWT, your courage to stand firm in your faith, and adhering to the five pillars of Islam: praying five times a day, fasting, helping those in need, paying zakat, and maintaining your faith.
By living a life in complete obedience to Allah SWT, you aim for a fulfilling life in this world and strive for the ultimate reward in the hereafter—Jannah Al Firdous. This path, though challenging, promises the greatest fulfillment.
Jazakallah khair
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