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__________________________________________________________________________________ You Are Truly Amazing By Naadira Chippa You are Amazing. People you love may have betrayed your trust and hurt your feelings, yet you never harbour hate in your heart towards them. Instead you made dua for them. You sincerely forgive. Y ou have experienced deep sorrow and heartache as you watched your loved one leave this world, yet you still remain strong and patient in your belief that this test is temporary and your reward is eternal. You are Amazing. You embraced your terminally-ill loved ones and stood by their side, giving them hope and strength as they suffered in silent tears. You always had a warm smile and kind words to brighten up their darkest day. You are Amazing. You struggle through life working hard to keep your family happy although you are never appreciated. You remain content in knowing you make others happy and in that lies your happiness. You are Amazing. They may insult you, gossip or ridicule you as you stumble along your journey, yet you never miss an opportunity to motivate and encourage them towards achieving their goals and making their dreams a reality. You are Amazing. Nobody was there for you when you needed a loving word or a caring hand yet you are there for everybody in their time of need. You are Amazing. You look into the mirror with disappointment on your face as you see dark circles, new wrinkles, little sprouts of grey or a double chin. You yearn for that youthful glow again yet you make your wudhu and smile as you remember that Allah fashioned you in the best form and you are beautiful - grateful and graceful just the way you are. You are Amazing. You watched as your belly expanded, your feet swelled and your body stretched in intense pain to bring a little human into this world and increase the Ummah. You are Amazing. The many nights you spent crying over your difficulties, yet at sunrise you woke up with renewed strength and hope in your heart. You are Amazing. A broken heart, a wounded soul and a tired mind never stopped you from pushing forward and starting over again. You are Amazing. Your strength gives strength to the weak, your love and light guides the lost, your smile warms the cold, your words soothe the soul and your duas heal the broken heart, illuminating the darkened mind. You are Amazing. In every battle and through every difficulty, amid the mightiest of storms and temporary yet daunting tests, you never lost your ability to raise your hands and ask Allah for ease, comfort, deliverance, peace and happiness as this world is just a short journey to your destination of rewards. Ameen. ‘Always remember you are Amazing just the way you are!’