Searching through YouTube to find inspiration for my own personal conflicts, I came across the video series
Depression, Sadness, Hopelessness, and their Cures whose speaker was Bilal Abdul-Kareem.
http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?pi=0&ps=20&sf=&sa=0&sq=&dm=0&p=26E248E994915D4D#
One phrase that he used which stuck with me was this:
"Life on earth is paradise for the unbelievers and hell for the believers"
-meaning that unbelievers live life on earth doing what they want as they desire, without regard of consequences or obligations/ believers have to live life on earth with the constant struggle of decadance, temptaions, having their limits and self control tested, and living with the heartache of others' crimes against each other. Believers have to live with all of these and remain faithful and hopeful, which can be challenging and depressing at times
another common phrase is "God never gives you more than you can handle"
-examples include Hagar, Abraham, Moses, Job, and others throughout history who faced challengening situations and overcame with the guidance of Allah and through prayer for help.
I need to internalize the teachings I have learned and recall them and incorporate them in my life when I feel challenged by the ongoings of this world. I thank Allah for providing me guidance
Allahu Akbar
