Learning

“So do not weaken and do not grieve, and you will be superior if you are [true] believers.”

‘Beware of anxiety, for it cuts off hope, weakens action, and brings sorrow. And know that the way out [of trouble] lies in two things: resourcefulness where a plan exists, and perseverance wherever plans fail

All praise is due to Allah! Whatever Allah wills will happen, there is no power except stemming from Allah. Death has been written for the son of Adam in such a suitable way like the elegance of a necklace around the neck of a young girl. I am so eager to meet my ancestors like the enthusiasm of Jacob to see Joseph. The divine fate has destined for me a place of killing to which I have to go. I can see my limbs torn by wild beasts of the desert, between Nawawis and Karbala, so much so that they will thus fill their empty bellies. The decree cannot be avoided. Whatever pleases Allah pleases me. We, the household of the Prophet, are subservient to whatever God has destined us. We shall bear His trial patiently and He shall surely reward us with the rewards of those who persevere. The Prophet’s progeny shall never stray from the Prophet’s path. Rather, they shall be rejoined with him in the Presence of the Most Exalted One. His eyes will thus be cooled, and He will fulfill His promise. Whoever is present among us now and whoever is wholeheartedly determined to meet his Lord, let him depart with us. For, God-willing, I will be departing at the break of day.

Religion is your Husayn, while desires and hopes are pigs and dogs, yet you kill the first through thirst and feed these two. How can you keep on cursing the wicked Yazid and Shimr? You are a Shimr and a Yazid for your own Husayn.