🏵️🏵️ Grief is a profound journey that can lead us closer to Allah if we embrace it with the right perspective. In the Quran, Allah reminds us, "Indeed, with hardship comes ease" (Quran 94:6), emphasizing that trials, including the loss of loved ones, are part of our divine test. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "When a believer is stricken with a calamity, he should not say, 'If only I had done this or that,' but should say, 'Qadar Allah, wa ma sha'a fa'al' (Allah has decreed it, and what He wills, He does)." This teaches us acceptance and faith during difficult times.

Your words resonate, Toni, as they reflect the struggles many face in processing grief, making it essential to seek solace in faith and community. Toni, let us remember that our loved ones are still with us in spirit and the memories they left behind, guiding us to strengthen our faith. How can we cultivate this perspective and support each other during such challenging times?

Best, Mohamed, Ph.D