1. Remembering the importance of patience and Tawaqul during times of uncertainty and challenging obstacles. In doing so, we are also being rewarded!
“And whoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him.” (Quran 65:3)
Every obstacle and challenge is a test from Allah and He only tests us with something that which we can bare. Every test is a means of purification for us: mentally, physically and most importantly, spiritually. Allah is giving us the opportunity to rise to the occasion because we have that capability and strength within us to do so. Have faith in yourself!
2. We can plan but Allah’s plan is always better, He is the Best of Planners and He is the All Wise.
There is always a hikmah (wisdom) or a silver lining in everything Allah has planned for us. Looking back at our rich Islamic history, we see that many victories came after defeats such as the Battle of Uhud and the conquest of Makkah!
Always try to reflect on the positive aspects of the situation and taking lesson from the negative – failure is one of life’s greatest teachers! There is ALWAYS a lesson to be learnt.
3. Accept failure as something you will definitely have to experience at some point in your life.
Compare the progress in your life with something as simple as walking. As a baby, if were to sit and cry for every time for time we tried to stand, you wouldn’t have learn the balance needed in walking.
4. Failure can determine you as person ONLY as much as you allow it to.
Failure gives shape to your character and personality. However, it does NOT determine your situation. Accept that you are human and that you were made weak, so get to know yourself by facing your fears and always try to challenge yourself, because this is what builds you.
5. It is always important to remind ourselves that the world we live in now will come to an end.
Our life and our time on this earth is limited and we should not burden ourselves down with overbearing thoughts of the ‘failures’ and ‘success’ of the world. Our goal is the hereafter, and thus, if we should to be worried over anything, it should be our success in the hereafter, ie the entrance to Paradise.
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Lastly, a reminder that greatly helped me turn my moment of failure into a success was a quote by Sufyan ibn Thawri.
He says, ‘Whoever fixes his secret affairs (at night), Allah will fix his public affairs. Whoever fixes that which is between him and Allah, Allah will fix what is between him and people. Whoever works for his akhirah, Allah will be enough for his dunya.’
How beautiful is that?
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