Reflection: Security is...

...letting all feelings of fear and anxiety go, after reasonable amount of (human) effort to ensure safety and security (read: no matter how far you go; there is limitation).

It's easy to say "alhamdulillah" when something goes right, but not really easy to perceive that all praise for the success of what happened truly was a decree/decision of Allah; success made possible only by Allah's permission :-(

And when it doesn't turn out alright? We say; it is never meant to be; we remember Allah and His power and control over us.

It's hard to be a truly good servant, with a heart in true awe and remembrance of Allah when everything is all good and joyous, isn't it? Or is it?

I let go of all fear and anxiety; after having done the reasonable amount of human research and effort to ensure safety and security (in this world), I let go of all my fears and anxiety. Any (good or) bad which befall me is temporary; I will never be at a loss (forever), in fact, I will never be at a loss; for Allah has my back and will always protect me from all deception, lies, schemes, etc. I am never at any loss, if I put my trust in Him.

Whatever loss and calamity which befall me; doesn't (shouldn't) affect my eternity. I should not let it affect my eternity. I am never at a loss, because Allah has my back.

Dear Heart, please be strong and trust Allah. Please work hard, and trust Allah. What have you got to lose.....? Except that which is temporary and slight and if it escapes you, then it was never meant to stay that long with you anyway; with Allah there are eternal fragrant roses; and sweets and sights to delight the eyes.