Loss is Never Permanent October 8, 2009 at 6:14 pm
This year has been the roughest year of my life. I am going to post up things that I have learned, and here is something that I have thought about:
We never lose anything. Many people become distressed because they think that they have lost a loved one, (either through death, mental illness, physical illness, broken friendship, broken engagement, etc.). However, you are merely separating yourself from the person temporarily, and if you really loved them, you will be reunited with them in Jannah (Paradise). In Jannah God will ask, “Have you ever felt any form of distress or pain?” The inhabitants will say that they have never felt pain. This is truly amazing…in Paradise, our lives on earth will be completely insignificant. Even beautiful marriages…the time we spent with our children…even the joys of earth will be insignificant. So why do people envy the joys in others? The joys of paradise are incomparable to the joys of earth.
Anyways, through my own struggles (inner & outer), I have lost a lot of interest in this world. I am serious. What is it worth spending money on things that will bring you only temporary pleasure? This world is a cycle of distress and happiness. This world is one big risk. How do we know what we will encounter in the future? I have little motivation for simple, stupid pleasures. Television is one big waste of time. A lot of people have been ranting about a recent football game. Why do people take pleasure in watching football? Wouldn’t you rather play in the game than to watch it? Most of modern music, television, and popular media is all junk food for the soul. I am sick of it.
Actually, my mom was pretty upset at me for looking so badly upon this earth. But if you ever had chronic sadness that manifested into a physical pain, you just may lose interest in this world too. I still hold a lot of optimism, however. Work in this world for the good of the next. May God help us.
I agree with a lot of what you said but as muslims, Allah has permitted us to have fun and to enjoy life but in a halal manner. So even if the joy is fleeting we should still do things that we enjoy and that are beneficial.We always have to remain optimistic, because there is no point in being depressed. For a believer, every situation has some good in it. Allah tests those who He loves, so in a way tests and trials are a blessing. May Allah make it easy for you and your family and grant them shifaa.Most of modern music, television, and popular media is all junk food for the soul- I love this line, its so true. Thats why i try to stay away from it, its all just a distraction and waste of time. May Allah allow us to make the best use of our time. Ameen.
Qudsia, I love your comment. You are right, we should all be optimistic. And thats exactly what I told Haseena, we should still enjoy the good (halal) things life has to offer to us.
Qudsia, I would love to see you make a blog. :) Thanks for the advice.