What we hold onto vs. what we let go for Allah 🌸

So sorry it’s a bit long but wallah it’s heartfelt advice and I just get so excited about gaining knowledge 🌺 Would mean a lot if you read it and shared what you think 🥺 I wanted to share a thought that came while I was tidying up and listening to Surah Sad. Maybe it’ll touch someone’s heart who needs it right now. I’ve been reciting Surah Sad for ages, but I never truly grasped the depth of these ayahs until lately. It hit me that Allah opens our hearts to the meaning of a verse exactly when we’re ready for it, so we should never give up hope. In the story of Prophet Sulaiman (peace be upon him), there’s a part where his love for his horses distracts him from remembering Allah. His reaction was immediate-he gave up what pulled his heart away from his Creator, no hesitation. It got me thinking: the Qur’an shares tales of earlier people, but they’re really mirrors for our own lives today. So I asked myself, what in my daily routine is taking me away from Allah? Then I remembered the ayah in Surah Al-Qiyamah: “Rather, man will be a witness against himself, even if he presents his excuses.” No matter how we try to justify things, deep down behind all the layers, we usually know what’s really causing that distance from Allah. We just have to be truthful with Him and with ourselves. If a Prophet could release something so precious to guard his heart, what are we prepared to release for Allah’s sake? I think of our brothers and sisters who embrace Islam and give up entire lifestyles, friendships, or family expectations, and also those raised Muslim who have to unlearn cultural customs that clash with real faith and break away from harmful surroundings. The most beautiful thing in this journey is Allah’s mercy. He doesn’t only reward you once you reach the peak; He rewards every single painful step you take while climbing. Difficult transitions and moments of struggle often hold the most sincere feelings that push us nearer to Allah. Even when you feel spiritually stuck or dry inside, never assume “Allah is upset with me” and pull away. We worship Allah, not our shifting moods. In everyday life, we push ourselves to do tiring things we don’t feel like-waking up early for work, commuting, waiting in queues-simply because they need to be done. We should have that same steadiness with our deen. Whatever sins you’re wrestling with right now, don’t abandon the Qur’an, your salah, or learning the Seerah. Keep holding on to them, because one day, the very acts of worship you stuck with could be the reason Allah saves you from those sins. 🤲🏻💫