✿ I asked Allah...

I asked Allah to take away my habit.
Allah said, “No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.”

I asked Allah to grant me patience.
Allah said, “No. Patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn’t granted, it is learned.”

I asked Allah to give me happiness.
Allah said, “No. I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.”

I asked Allah to spare me pain.
Allah said, “No. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.”

I asked Allah to make my spirit grow.
Allah said, “No. You must grow on your own! , but I will prune you to make you fruitful.”

I asked Allah for all things that I might enjoy life.
Allah said, “No. I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.

I ask Allah to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.