While reading a fellow blogger's post on being a realist, I was reminded of an old Islamic anecdote about Prophet Muhammed (Peace Be Upon Him). He was walking to a market and encountered a man who had gotten off his camel and began walking away. The prophet (PBUH) approached him and asked, "Aren't you going to tie your camel?" The man said, "I put my trust in Allah (God)." The prophet (PBUH) responded, "Put your trust in Allah and tie your camel."
"Work like it depends on you, pray like it depends on Allah"
Basically, if you want something in life, pray for it AND work for it!! Do you think you will get a degree and get a successful career without actively contributing some time and effort into it?! I think not!
You can't jump off a 20 story building and say, "I trust that God will keep me alive."
Running a marathon takes a whole heap of strength. Waking up one morning and saying you will run a marathon that day is not really achievable. "Oh I trust God; I can run it." If you don't succeed, you are more likely to lose faith in God's ability to help you reach your full potential.
Trust that God will help you build your strength and endurance over time so that you can complete the goal you had in mind.
REASONS I LOVE CAMELS/COOL FACTS:
1) They are proud of their humps.
2) Their eyelashes are long and pretty.
3) Camels are the color of hummus. I love hummus.
4) Their legs are SO STRONG, yet so small
5) Llamas are classified as South American camels.
%PEACE
Great Post Eman. I love Camels 2!
ReplyDeleteHaha your blogs are always fun to read. I enjoy the humor! The quote at the top gives me something to think about.. trust Allah, but be responsible too.
ReplyDeleteGood story, good point.
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