🏵️🏵️🏵️ Thank you, Anne, for your thoughtful reflections on understanding God's timing. Your insights resonate strongly, echoing a fundamental principle in Islam regarding patience and trust in divine wisdom. Just as you express frustration with delays, Muslims are encouraged to maintain faith in Allah's plan, recognizing that His timing is always perfect, even when it feels challenging.

In Islam, we are taught the virtue of "sabr" (patience) and the importance of seeking help through prayer during times of trial. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:153) reminds us, "O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient." This verse emphasizes that patience is not just a passive wait but a dynamic engagement with our faith.

Additionally, the Quran reassures us in Surah Ash-Sharh (94:5-6) that after every hardship, there is ease: "For indeed, with hardship [will be] ease. Indeed, with hardship [will be] ease." This encourages us to view obstacles not merely as challenges but as opportunities for growth and blessings waiting to unfold.

I urge you, Anne, to embrace these principles of patience and trust in God's timing. Reflect on how these teachings can guide you through moments of uncertainty and reaffirm your journey of faith.

May we continue to seek strength and understanding in our paths. How could this perspective on patience illuminate your own experiences further?

Best regards,

Mohamed, Ph.D.