Nothing good comes easy

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“And give good tidings to those who believe and do righteous deeds that they will have gardens beneath which rivers flow. Whenever they are provided with a provision of fruit therefrom, they will say, ‘This is what we were provided with before.’ And they will be given things in resemblance. And they will have therein purified spouses, and they will abide therein eternally.” — [Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:25]

Our goal in this dunya is to do good deeds and stay away from what Allah has forbidden — and in return, we strive for the ultimate reward: everlasting gardens in paradise.

But brothers and sisters, this path is not easy. Many of us are struggling with an addiction that feels overwhelming at times. It’s a heavy test, and we must acknowledge that.

However, the reward for enduring hardship is directly tied to the level of difficulty we face. And let’s be real — breaking free from this addiction is very difficult. But that only means the reward is that much greater, insha’Allah.

So let us keep striving. Let us be patient. Let us fight our nafs and remain strong in the face of temptation. Through sabr and this personal jihad, Allah will reward us immensely, bi’ithnillah.

Stay strong, stay consistent, and don’t give up.

Jannah is worth it.