I bought the most expensive clothes as soon as they came into fashion. I had a thriving career in the city, which was rare for a woman in those days. But when I got married, I left my job and moved to my husband’s village. He was so poor financially that we only had one room for me and him to live in and another room for his parents. We did not even have a toilet and had to relieve ourselves in the fields. Everyone said I wouldn’t last. But I was determined to make it work and thought, ‘I will make my home into Jannah insha’Allah.’
My parents in-law gifted me clothes which were old and out of fashion. But I did not say a single word of complaint. I lovingly wore the clothes just to make them happy. My parents in-law were so old that we feared they would pass away any day. But they still got up for tahajjud. I thought, ‘If they can do that at their age, then surely I can pray too.’ I turned my focus to Allah and completely changed my life. Over the years, Allah blessed us beyond our wildest dreams alhamdulillah. Our first home had nothing, but it was full of love, and it truly felt like a piece of Jannah.
(Sister from Pakistan)
Masha Allah.
May Allah continue to shower all His blessings upon you and your family 🙂
Aameen.
MashAllah; May Allah bless you with the utmost level of peace in this dunya and the hereafter! You are a living, breathing inspiration for our Ummah. May Allah sincerely reward you with your deepest desires ! Ameen!
The best word I read today, thankful