He knows best

this picture has nothing to do with my post, but it reminded me of Ayra.

It has taken me quite a long time ( in my view at least) to calmly accept things as they are and to not question my fate or whatever that has been put in my way.





I may not be the most pious of people, but I always strongly believe in one thing - that Allah knows what is best for us.



I’m submitting an application today for something that I really want for myself, my daughter and family. Its as simple as that. Its not about anything else attached with it.



I was late submitting the forms as work has been hectic, things at home has also been hectic and because my parents and the siblings were away for a very long time dealing with the maid has also been hectic. (I secretly think she is whackd, but that is another story for another day)



The H called me and said “ Erm macam takde chance je nie ramai sgt orang mintak nie, dah ada sampai yg jampi jampi borang nie pun,”



On the night that I went to Aunty Aini’s house to get all my documents verified she said “ Liyana, ramai orang mintak nie, maybe you should ask mama to talk to the dean, or maybe nak aunty cakapkan kat dean tak?,”



The Malaysian way of getting what you want - get strong cables. You’ll be set for life. But why can anyone be accepted because they deserve it because you know they have the potential (also another story for another day.)



So whatever happens, I will leave it to him, as he knows best.



“…and it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allah knows but you do not know.” (Surah Baqarah: 216)



Al-Hasan al-Basri said: “Do not resent the calamities that come and the disasters that occur, for perhaps in something that you dislike will be your salvation, and perhaps in something that you prefer will be your doom.”



“And when someone puts all his trust in Allah, He will be enough for him.” (Surah at-Talaaq:3)



So I have faith in Him and trust in Him and although, sometimes I may not understand the reason behind certain things, I know that whatever he wills for me is for the best.