You're Rich
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This is a short letter I wrote to a sister on the first day of 'eid. Rather than mentioning her real name as I did in the letter, I'll just refer to her as 'habibtee'.
Dearest Habibtee,
Assalaamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh
It was an echo of something that you said today that spurred this simple, yet heart-felt note that I've written, and I pray that it meets you in the best of physical and spiritual strength.
"We're poor", you cried, but I don't think you realise just how rich you are. I don't mean Bill Gates rich, but a richness that can get you to the highest station of Jannah inshaa`Allaah; which is more than billions of pounds can buy!
Just reflect for a while; you've got Allaah [your and my Lord, Cherisher and Master]; you've got His Words to cling to; you've got the perfect example of the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam); you've got a loving, caring and strong husband who only wants the best for you so that you can spend eternity in Jannah together inshaa`Allaah; you've got adorable children who'll grow, inshaa`Allaah, to make du'aa for you as you have taught them to.
Mashaa`Allaah tabaarakAllaah!
What blessings you have and more! You say you're poor? You're a queen habibtee and inshaa`Allaah you'll be the head of the hoors in Jannah - for verily, you are far more in wealth than they are!
You are my daily inspiration and I pray that we continue to have this special and wonderful friendship and relationship in this world, but more importantly in the next, aameen!
Was-salaamu 'alaikum
Your Sister, Umm Junayd.
Your Thoughts
Oh dear. I'm kinda in a rush right now, but let me just say that the sister isn't POOR poor and when she said this, it was in jest. However, I wrote this to show her that such a statement shouldn't be made. As for the previous post, it was a ONE-OFF and she isn't in that state now.
We all go through it sometimes - we have rough patches, but we get through it alhamdulillaah.
Anyhow, I've got to dash!
Your message rings true Sis, your intentions are noble. You're trying to make her see she has much more than she feels poor for. However, telling someone they're rich when they lack the necessary materials for basic sustenance cusiously misses the mark. Is that what she really needs to be hearing?
I don't mean anything by it, but after reading the entry you directed us to, it seems she can't even feed her children properly. That's really sad. I've always believed God only helps those who help themselves. Is she or her husband doing anything to alleviate their situation?
I also believe there are some things in this world just prayers alone won't solve. How can she really appreciate the bigger things in life when she's wanting in the smaller ones?
Just a thought, :D
salam.