My Amusing Life “Trust in Yuh Lord!”

By UmmSaalih

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Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem

My Amusing Life!

The dawn broke on the morning of Tuesday 12th February, revealing the

secrets of what promised to be another beautiful, sunny day in Tobago. It

was the last day of our vacation. We had visited the island’s Argyle

Waterfalls, trekking over narrow pathways and sharp rocks. We hiked up

rolling hills to overlook the vast, blue ocean at Fort Bennet, Fort Milford and

Fort George. We had walked through pathways that led to hidden coves

and private beaches. And yet, I would be the one who would sprain my

ankle on the very calm and serene Pigeon Point beach, playing Frisbee, just

hours before our departure flight.

However, the throbbing of my swollen ankle became nothing in comparison

to the throbbing of my head when I realised that I could not locate my

Driver’s Licence, which was the only form of identification that I had

travelled with. After a tedious search, we left for the Police Station in order

to obtain a travel document.

As I entered the car of my teacher and respected Maulana, along with his

wife and family, I can safely say that I had experience no tranquillity and

peace throughout my entire vacation as I did at that moment.

None of the amazing views we had witnessed in the scenic isle of Tobago,

not the serene beaches, not the aquamarine and turquoise waters against

the white, coral sands, not the green hills and mountains, overlooking the

great ocean of shimmering blue, where we awaited the sunset, day after

day, could compare an iota to the soothing voice of Maulana as he recited

the duas of one afflicted with a calamity. In the most tranquil of voices, he

drove calmly to the Police Station, reciting these duas throughout the drive.

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At the Police Station I received a travel document with much ease, and with

minutes to spare for check-in, we all entered the waiting area to board our

return flight home.

As we were sitting there almost ready to board our flight, an Airport

Security came up to us and informed us that my Driver’s Licence was in

their possession and he went out and returned with it. It had apparently

fallen on the plane when I arrived in Tobago five days ago.

I need not describe my astonishment and relief at retrieving it. Maulana

looked at me and said, “When a believer does his morning and evening

duas, Allah protects his property and safeguards him and his family. This is

the result of doing your duas.” He advised me to give some charity as a form

of gratitude to my Most Merciful Creator and to also pray two rakats Salatul

Shukr (prayer of thanks). Subhanallah!

His statement has changed my outlook on the duas to be recited on

mornings and evenings. It was not that I was unaware of this fact, but the

reality of the situation had an impact on me. I felt as though I had

witnessed a miracle. And the tranquillity which I experienced at that

moment of grief is something I shall never forget. As one of my friends later

said, “Trust in yuh Lord, girl!”

Oh! My vacation didn’t just end with my return home. No! Not me! I got an

extension to my holiday! I ended up at the Outpatient Clinic, had an x-ray

done on my ankle and returned home all bandaged up with the doctor’s

orders of five days rest!

Just another incident from My Amusing Life!

One of the Morning Duas:

Bismillahi ‘ala nafsi wa deeni Bismillahi ‘ala ahli wa maali wa waladi

“I begin with the name of Allah upon myself and my religion” “I begin with the name of Allah upon my family and my wealth (possessions) and my children.”

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Reflection!

Amidst all this drama, the sprained ankle, the lost Driver’s Licence, there

was still much to be thankful for.

It was from the mercy of Allah that I did not discover my document as lost

until the very last moment! Had I realised earlier that it was missing; I

certainly would not have enjoyed my vacation as thoroughly as I did.

In every situation, no matter how dark, how sad, how morbid, there is

always a silver lining; there is always the Helping Hand of Allah!

Surah Al- Inshirah (94) Verse 6

“Inna ma ‘al ‘usri yusraa” Indeed, with hardship [will be] ease.

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