Some words aren’t meant to be translated. To only be read in its true meaning, language and form. To only be said in its purest tone. Regardless of it being understood, its light, without fail, will always find its way into the hearts and every heart.

Adam needed Hawa (Eve)  to enjoy living in the Garden

- The need for love and intimacy is not codependency

Maryam’s (Mary) greatest honor was being the mother of Esa (Jesus)

- Being a single mother is not a disgrace

Lut’s (Lot) wife didn’t listen to his instructions

- Even great partners can be betrayed by their spouses

Asiyah was killed by her husband, Pharoah

- Your abusive partner is not your fault

Nuh’s (Noah) own son rejected him

- Effective parenting doesn’t guarantee successful children

Ayyub (Job) battled sickness and repeated trials

- Chronic illness is nothing to be ashamed of

Ibrahim’s (Abraham) father threatened to kill him

- You can overcome a bad childhood and oppressive parents 

Musa (Moses) had to flee his homeland in pursuit of safety

- You can be a refugee or migrant and build a new home

Zakariya struggled to have a child

- Infertility isn’t a sign that God is displeased with you

Yusuf (Joseph) was put in prison for something he didn’t do

- Sometimes innocent people are unjustly imprisoned 

The Prophet Muhammad (saw) was an orphan, a widower, and had to grieve the loss of his own children

- The best of mankind experienced these trials too

In your broken heartedness, remember that you are not alone

- Even if you have no one, you are in the care of God

Rabbi ‘inni limaa ‘anzalta ‘ilayya min khairin-faqeer