Bigger the Loss, Bigger the Opportunity to Connect with Allah | Ft. Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef (rA)

Losing a child is one of the worst pain imaginable.

In this pain is lifelong and memories of the lost child will forever anchor the parents’ hearts to thoughts of paradise. 

Support can be given anywhere, not just at the family’s home. 

Losing a child, though deeply painful, ensures the child’s place in Jannah, creating an enduring spiritual connection for the parents. 

This loss, while heart-wrenching, serves to soften their hearts, making them more patient and steadfast in their faith. 

Each memory and tear becomes an opportunity for them to turn back to Allah, reinforcing their spiritual bond.

Also, drawing from my personal experience during a terrifying flight, Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef (rA) discussed how sudden calamities can drive us back to Allah in desperation. 

This incident could’ve been a major loss, but taught him the importance of installing spiritual practices in our daily lives…

Ensuring that gratitude and remembrance of Allah are constants, not just reactions to crises. 

It solidified his will to live in constant gratitude, using every moment as an opportunity for spiritual growth.

Either you’re a devastated parent or someone who experienced a heavy loss…

Know that every moment of pain is an opportunity for you to connect with Allah (swt).

The love of Allah will pull you towards Him (swt).