Sometimes We Forget

We forget. Why? Because we are human. No matter how strong our memory, we will always forget. Sometimes we forget to do our homework. We could forget to attend an important job interview. Maybe even forget a friend's birthday. But, the worst thing we can forget is religion. When we are afflicted with disaster, we feel helpless. We start to think about why this happened to you and how it could have happened. You start to examine all the small details that you forget the big picture. Sometimes you blame yourself for letting it happen. You start to become depressed. You lose interest in the world around you because you become obsessed with how to fix your problem. It seems as if all hope is lost. Then, you remember. Any affliction is a test from Almighty Allah. It is when you pray and supplicate to Allah that you begin to find peace. You accept what has happened to you and you embrace it. You know that what Allah takes, Allah gives back even more. You know that you will be able to get through this with your faith in Allah. Then, suddenly, you see everything in the world start to make sense. All your problems start to go away. It is a sign that you have passed your test and Allah has rewarded you.

وَإِذَا مَسَّ الْإِنسَانَ ضُرٌّ دَعَا رَبَّهُ مُنِيباً إِلَيْهِ ثُمَّ إِذَا خَوَّلَهُ نِعْمَةً مِّنْهُ نَسِيَ مَا كَانَ يَدْعُو إِلَيْهِ مِن قَبْلُ وَجَعَلَ لِلَّهِ أَندَاداً لِّيُضِلَّ عَن سَبِيلِهِ قُلْ تَمَتَّعْ بِكُفْرِكَ قَلِيلاً إِنَّكَ مِنْ أَصْحَابِ النَّارِ

When an affliction befalls man, he calls upon his Lord turning to Him (in contrition); then when He bestows a favor upon him, he forgets what he prayed to Him for before, and sets up rivals to God so that he (himself goes astray and) misleads (others) from His way. Say (to such a one): "Enjoy life in your unbelief for a while! You are for sure one of the companions of the Fire."

Surah Az-Zumar, Verse 8

وَإِن تَجْهَرْ بِالْقَوْلِ فَإِنَّهُ يَعْلَمُ السِّرَّ وَأَخْفَى

If you say something aloud (or keep it to yourself), He surely knows the secret as well as (whatever you may be keeping as) the more hidden.

Surah Ta-Ha, Verse 7

The problem is that sometimes you don't always remember by yourself. It takes a friend to remind you in times when you can't think properly. That's what friends are for. When you think you can't go any further, a friend shows up and keeps you going. In times when we feel sad and depressed, seek out Allah and pray. For indeed Allah hears anyone and everyone. How Great is Allah. You are never alone, Allah is there for you. When we are in need of help, there is none who can help you better than Allah The Almighty. Allah does not forget His servants and we must not forget Allah. So, remember what Allah has provided for you. We must try to remember, even though sometimes we forget.