I Asked Allah
I asked Allah to take away my pain.
Allah said No.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.
I asked Allah to make my handicapped child whole.
Allah said No.
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.
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 asked Allah to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
Allah said ....... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.
Nigel Keens-Douglas, who resides in England, wrote this short poem. He accepted Islam two years ago during the month of Ramadan.
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