There are moments when the weight of this world feels unbearable, its trials, its disappointments, and the endless struggles that seem to drain the soul. But then, I remind myself: this life is fleeting. It was never meant to be a place of ultimate comfort, nor a destination to settle in. Every hardship, every tear shed is but a step in a journey designed to test our resolve. What truly matters is not what we endure here, but what awaits us beyond. For the believer, this dunya is a passage, not a home. It is a path laden with challenges, meant to refine the soul and strengthen the heart. And no matter how heavy the burdens may feel, they are nothing compared to the eternal joy that Allāh has promised His righteous servants. So when sorrow clouds your heart, hold on to this truth: “The world is a prison for the believer and a paradise for the disbeliever.” (Sahih Muslim 2956) And remember, “Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without account.” (Surah Az-Zumar 39:10) The struggles of this world will fade, but the reward of patience and trust in Allāh will remain forever. ♡