Health is a blessing which we often take for granted. We do not realize the importance of health until we fall sick.

Lately, I went through several health issues. Because of those issues, even speaking to someone for a bit without getting breathless was a task. 

As my immune system got weaker, various issues arose, which required frequent hospital visits and minor surgeries. One of the main reasons that gave me strength and kept me up and about, was my tawwakul in Allah and a very supportive family and work team, Alhumdulilah.

During those days, my biggest fear was that I would not be able to serve my Deen anymore, in whatever little way I was doing. I made constant dua to Allah swt not to take away the opportunity of serving in His way, in whatever minuscule capacity I was involved in.

There is always a lesson to take away from every situation in our life. What I learnt from this phase in my life was to be thankful and grateful for the blessings Allah has bestowed upon me.

In normal circumstances, going to take a shower seems nothing. It is a routine in our daily lives. During my sickness, when I literally had to gather all my energy to go and take a shower, I realized what a blessing it is to do our normal, mundane everyday tasks without pain.

Dear sisters, please enjoy and take care of your health because health is indeed wealth. Also, start the investment in your own aakhirah bank as soon as you can because we never know when we can run out of funds.

By Anonymous