Patience is Paradise

Allah tells us in Al Quran Verse 39:10 :

"Verily the steadfast and those who patiently persevere will truly receive a reward without measure

and will be recompensed in full without count at the Day of Judgment."

And their recompense shall be Paradise, and silken garments, because they were patient.

 Reclining on raised thrones, they will see there neither the excessive heat of the sun, nor the excessive bitter cold, (as in Paradise there is no sun and no moon). The shade will be close upon them, and bunches of fruit will hang low within their reach. Vessels of silver and cups of crystal will be passed around amongst them, crystal-clear, made of silver. They will determine the measure of them according to their wishes. They will be given a cup (of wine) mixed with Zanjabeel, and a fountain called Salsabeel. Around them will (serve) boys of perpetual youth. If you see them, you would think they are scattered pearls. When you look there (in Paradise) you will see a delight (that cannot be imagined), and a Great Dominion. Their garments will be of fine green silk and gold embroidery. They will be adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them a pure drink." [76:12-21]

Patience can lead you to Paradise.  It's the hardest thing sometimes, but so worth it in the end.  

Allah has promised the patient ones Paradise without count on The Last Day.  Without count was once explained to me.  The first meaning that came to mind was "without measure", but if you read more and think on it you will soon see a further meaning.  It also means that the patient ones will be forgiven and allowed to enter Jannah without having to stand in front of Allah to have their good and bad deeds recounted to them.  That is huuuge! Can you imagine the fear and shame of standing in front of Our Almighty Creator with all our bad deeds being read to us? So remember, at the culmination of our existence on this earth,  when we are all waiting for our turn to answer for our deeds, Allah will spare the ones who were patient with His Qadr from the fear of facing His Interrogation on The Last Day.

Isn't that hope inspiring?

This is for my sweet daughter who has faced a huge disappointment today.  Remember, we may not be able to control what happens to us, but we can control our reaction to it. Keep your head up, sweetie, (and everyone elso out there going through tough times). Allah will not burden you with more than you can bear and this too shall pass...xoxoxo