Striving for the Pleasure of Al-Aziz
No matter where life takes us, our main goal should always be to earn the pleasure of **Al-Aziz**. Trying to please others by going against Allah's commands won't lead to real success or lasting happiness. Even if making others happy might bring some short-term gain, is it really worth it if it means displeasing our Rabb? As the beloved Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: > “Whoever seeks Allah’s pleasure by risking the displeasure of people, Allah will take care of him against the people. But whoever tries to please people at the cost of Allah’s displeasure, Allah will leave him to the mercy of those people.” > *- Sunan al-Tirmidhi 2414* True **ṭuma’nīnah (طمأنينة)** and **sakīnah (سكينة)** come only when our Lord is pleased with us. > **89:27–30** > > "[Allah will say], 'O tranquil soul! Return to your Lord, well pleased [with Him] and well pleasing [to Him]. So join My servants, and enter My Paradise.'" > **48:4–5** > > "He is the One who sent down calmness into the hearts of the believers so that their faith might increase. To Allah belong the forces of the heavens and the earth. And Allah is Knowing and Wise. > > So He admits believing men and women into Gardens beneath which rivers flow, to abide therein forever, and He absolves them of their sins. That is the supreme success in Allah’s sight." May Allah grant us independence from all besides Him and guide us to seek His pleasure above everything else. Ameen.