Last night was pretty difficult. But halfway through complaining to a friend I realised just how ungrateful I sounded. There I sat on a double bed, paid for by my company, snacks at the ready for when I was ready to break my fast, moaning away. Putting things into perspective and finding that silver lining really helped lift my mood. And the biggest silver lining of them all – the tougher the challenge the more satisfying the reward. Inshallah!
So yes the work here is very boring but it is easy to do and I have the opportunity to learn new skills.
So yes my taxi got lost for half an hour. But I got to see the beautiful countryside, the fields and the flowing river.
So yes my room has no fridge and is like a boiler but I have a family apartment size.
So yes everything bar the vegetarian pizza is haraam (and even that was burnt) but I have a 24 hour nisa local next door which I would not have had at the other hotel I was scheduled to stay at.
And yes I overslept so did not have time to have sehri but I somehow woke up just in time to have water and pray fajr. And I got to sleep for a little longer.
And through being thankful I could be full, able to get on enjoying what I do have.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said “Be satisfied with what Allah has apportioned for you and you will be the richest of people.” (Tirmidhi)
Being thankful in all things is key to contentment. A lesson I am still repeating but less than when I was young.
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really enjoy reading the ramadan diaries..keep writing!
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Thank you! Are you fasting yourself? X
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Yes I am 🙂
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Ramadan Mubarak to you! Hope it’s going well z
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Alhamdolillah 🙂
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