I asked Allah to take away my habit.
Allah said, No.It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.
I asked Allah to make my handicapped child whole.
Allah said, No. His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.
I asked Allah to grant me patience.
Allah said, No. Patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is learned.
I asked Allah to give me happiness.
Allah said, No. I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.
I asked Allah to spare me pain.
Allah said, No. Suffering draws you apart from worldly caresand brings you closer to me.
I asked Allah to make my spirit grow.
Allah said, No. You must grow on your own! but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked Allah for all things that I might enjoy life.
Allah said, No. I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I wanted, and everything that I needed!
My prayer had been answered...
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