When the pain overtakes you, reach inside. Gather the broken pieces, and hand them to God. Ask Him to remake your heart. Different, this time. Stronger. More beautiful. This is how we are made, and remade by the Maker.
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Tawwakul is not an act of the limbs-it is an act of the heart. And so while the limbs are striving hard, the heart is completely reliant on Allah. This means whatever the outcome of the limbs' striving, the heart will be completely satisfied, knowing that it is the flawless decision of Allah. But in order to reach this level, one must hold on to hope, strive with the limbs, and let go with the heart.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Tawwakul emphasizes the importance of inner reliance on God while still actively striving in one's efforts.
This quote by Yasmin Mogahed highlights the concept of Tawwakul, which teaches that true reliance on Allah comes from the heart, regardless of the outcomes of our actions. It implies that while we must put forth our best efforts, our peace and satisfaction should stem from our faith in God's perfect plan, encouraging us to balance our physical endeavors with spiritual trust.
Themes
TawwakulRelianceHeartFaithStrivingHope
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational talk, one could use this quote to emphasize the balance between effort and faith.
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Sigh... I have learned that *everything* is so hard...except what Allah makes easy. So we must *beg* Him to make it easy on us.
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