Sabar & Shukur

Forgive Me When I Whine
Album : Mountains of Makkah
Munsyid : Zain Bhikha
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Forgive Me When I Whine

Today, upon a bus I saw a girl with golden hair,

And in my heart I wished that I was just as fair

When suddenly she rose to leave,

I saw her hobble down the aisle.

She had one leg and wore a crutch,

but as she passed, a smile.

Oh Allah, Oh Allah, forgive me when I whine.

I have 2 legs to walk upon and the world is mine.

I stopped to buy some candy; met a boy who had such charm.

We talked, he seemed so happy, if I were late, it do no harm.

And as I left, he said to me, "Thank you, you've been so kind.

It's nice to talk with folks like you. You see," he said, "I'm blind."

Oh Allah, Oh Allah, forgive me when I whine.

I have 2 eyes to see the world and the world is mine.

Later that day on my way, I saw a boy with eyes of blue.

He watched the other children play; he did not know what to do.

I stopped a moment, then I said, "Why don't you join the others, dear?"

He kept on looking straight ahead and then I knew he could not hear

Oh Allah, Oh Allah, forgive me when I whine.

I have 2 ears to hear the world and world is mine.

With legs to take me where I'd go.

With eyes to see the sunset glow.

With ears to hear what I'd know

Oh the world is mine

I stopped for a moment, just look how much I have

Everywhere, in all our lives, these are His signs

Oh Allah, Oh Allah, forgive me when I whine.

I have been blessed indeed, and the world is mine

Oh Allah, Oh Allah, forgive me when I whine.

I have been blessed indeed, and the world is mine...

I have been thinking lately, what to say when people say, if Allah is Most Gracious and Merciful, why is there some disadvantaged people in the world? Why are they blind people? Mute? Cancer? War?

Now, I know the answer to that. To be honest, I also have thought about it. But Alhamdulillah, Allah gave me the answer.

Wanna know what?...

Consider the example of people who have cancer. Cancer takes away the quality of life, people say. But are u sure? The quality of life in Dunya maybe, but not in the Hereafter, for those with patience. There's so many hikmah that we often cannot see. Yes, Allah will grant Jannah for those who have cancer and accept it without whining about it too much. Sobr.

So is it not fair for those who dont get sick then? No, not at all. It is for the healthy ones to be gracious for the health Allah has given them. Shukur. Be gracious, by using it wisely for the right matters before the ni'mah is taken away. It is harder to be gracious when all the good things happen in your life, as ordinary human tend to be arrogant. Nauzubillah. Shukur makes us humble. May we become those who are gracious to Lord for the greatness and happiness given to us at all times. Everything is from Allah.

Stop whining, Sabar! Don't be arrogant, Shukur.