Let Go Of What Has Passed:
Letting go means submitting to the Will of God — As Believers, we know that God has control over all things. When a leaf Falls From a tree it has done so by the permission and the Will of God. When the branch bends into the wind and thus survives a storm, it does so because God has decreed that it will live on.
As Believers, we are ever mindful that God has control over all things. For a certain period of time, we might be able to Fool ourselves into thinking that we have some sort of control but the sooner we realize that this is not true the easier it will be to let go of the things that are holding us back.
In theory, letting go seems to be easy however the reality is vastly different. Letting go is difficult and sometimes painful but the peace at the end of that road is well worth the effort.
“And what is that in your right hand, O Moses?” He said, “It is my staff; I lean upon it, and I bring down leaves For my sheep and I have therein other uses.” (Allah) said, “Throw it down, O Moses.” So he threw it down, and thereupon it was a snake, moving swiftly.
(Allah) said, “Seize it and Fear not; We will return it to its Former condition. And draw in your hand to your side; it will come out white without disease – another sign, That We may show you [some] of Our greater signs.”
(Qur’an: Chapter 20, Verses 17-23)
Allah(swt) allowed Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) to list all the good aspects and the benefits of his staff, and right after he did that, Allah ordered him to throw it down!
Imagine if you have something that you’re attached to, something you love or depend on so much in your life — and you were asked to mention why it’s important to you. Right after you do that, you get asked to throw it away.
How would you Feel?But Moses (peace be upon him) didn’t object to Allah’s order. He didn’t say, “But why would I throw it down? I need it! It is so beneficial to me. Why would you take away something that I need?” Rather, Moses was patient and he obeyed.
The beauty here is that Allah(swt) didn’t just take away something that Moses Found beneficial, rather, Allah(swt) taught Moses that what Allah can take away, He can replace with something much better, bigger and more significant!
Allah taught Moses that he will not only get his staff back the way it was, but also he will get something that becomes a major ‘ayah’, a sign that guides and enlightens many people.
This same staff of Moses was turned into a big snake that guided the chief magicians, the most unlikely people to believe and submit to their Creator .
This same staff was a miracle and a sign that guided many people. And this same staff was used to split the sea open and provide a way out to the believers From their greatest Fear — This is such a deep and inspirational message to us.
SubhanAllah, How many times do we get attached to people, things, or dreams, but sometimes Allah teaches us to let go of those things — just like He asked Moses to “throw it down and do not Fear”.
We get depressed, turn away From Allah(swt), or even get angry at Him because of what we’ve lost, while in Fact He may be preparing us to receive greater gifts and learn greater lessons about life and about Him!
When you’re asked to let go, or when you are forced to let go, do not Fear and do not think this is the end of the world. Allah can bring back whatever He asked you to leave, and on top of that, teach you one of His signs.
So, the point is that — one who is satisfied with the pleasure of his Creator does not grieve over the past and Forgives the mistakes of people For the sake of Allah(swt). He is always hopeful of his Lord.
May Allah(swt) include us among His obedient servants who are satisfied with the decisions of their Lord. (Ameen).
JazakAllah (May Allah Reward You [with] Goodness)For Reading.
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