Does a Smooth Life Mean Something’s Wrong?
Assalamu alaykum. I’ve been thinking about something and it’s kind of bothering me. From the outside, my life seems really good, alhamdulillah. I’ve got a decent job, a nice place to live, family and friends who support me, and my health is fine. But I keep hearing that Allah tests those He loves, and when I look at what others go through, my struggles feel so small. I’ve had some tough moments, sure-some that really shook me-but nothing like the heavy trials I hear about. It makes me wonder if my easy life is a sign that I’m not being tested because I’m not close enough to Allah. I don’t think I’m a bad Muslim; I try to treat people well, follow the Quran, and when I mess up, I make sincere tawba. But still, this thought won’t leave me alone.