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.
Yasmin MogahedRead
So often we experience things in life, and yet never see the connections between them. When we are given hardship, or feel pain, we often fail to consider that the experience may be the direct cause or result of another action or experience. Sometimes we fail to recognize the direct connection between the pain in our lives and our relationship with Allah SWT
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life's hardships and pain are often interconnected, and we may overlook how they relate to our spiritual relationship.
This quote by Yasmin Mogahed emphasizes the idea that our experiences, particularly those involving hardship and pain, are often intertwined with our actions and spiritual relationships. It suggests that we frequently fail to see how our struggles are connected to broader themes in life, such as our relationship with Allah SWT, and that recognizing these connections can lead to deeper understanding and growth.
Themes
HardshipPainConnectionExperiencesRelationshipSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about handling life challenges during a workshop.
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