Red petal || KTH

*PART 13*

                               Two days later

Sana woke up early for her Fajr prayer. After performing her ablution, she laid out her prayer mat, dressed in her prayer attire, and devoutly offered her Fajr prayer.

After that With tears in her eyes, Sana brought her hands together in supplication. "O Allah, I am grateful for all the blessings you have bestowed upon me. Firstly, for making me a Muslim, then for the wealth and beauty you have granted me. My only wish is to leave this world as a faithful Muslim." Feeling confused, she continued, "I've heard that those you love the most go through many trials, but for me, you have given everything I desire. Does this mean I am less loved by you, or is it a gift because I have already passed my trials?" Sana remained curious, seeking understanding from Allah, little did she know that Allah had plans to make her even better than she could imagine.

After completing her supplications and remembrance of Allah, she reverently reached for her Quran, preparing to recite as she did every morning. However, on this occasion, a particular verse strike her really hard

وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُم بِشَىْءٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْخَوْفِ وَٱلْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْأَمْوَٰلِ وَٱلْأَنفُسِ وَٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ ۗ وَبَشِّرِ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ (١٥٥)                   

Surah Al-Baqarah (2:155): "And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient,"

The verse clearly indicates that everyone will face tests, and those who endure them with patience will receive blessings in return.

Sana wanted trials because she feared becoming ungrateful if she only enjoyed blessings without challenges.

Sana's mind had been troubled like this for the past three days, unable to grasp what was happening. Little did she know, Allah (SWT) was sending her a warning to prepare for the trials ahead.

Later that day

Sana got ready to return to work after a week off. She wore a grey shirt with white straight pants, topped with a long white blazer and a grey hijab. After putting on her watch and some perfume, she was all set.

After that she made her way to downstairs and greeted her mother warmly, saying, "Assalamu alaikum, my beloved eomma," and her mother replied her with a smile "wa alaikumussalam princess", then she joining Salman at the dinette in the kitchen.

Sana finished her dua and took a bite from her pasta, noticing Salman doing the same. When he caught her gaze, he raised his eyebrows inquisitively. She pouted and said, "You know, today my brothers and sisters-in-law are coming home from Bali, and by the time I reach, they'll be off to the UK. I won't even get to see them. Can't I take a day off too?" Salman nodded sympathetically and explained, "I'm sorry, princess. Taehyung called and said he needs to test the new project with you since you're the designer. That's why I asked you to get ready today. We can't trouble him with more leave." Sana sighed inwardly, thinking, "This devil is the whole problem and obstacle." and sana continued, "But you can have a glance of them since you'll be dropping them at the airport, that's unfair." Salman munching on his pasta added "Actually I should drop them in between my works, so its really unfair for me too." Sana nodded and asked, "Why are they hurrying to go back to the UK?" Salman explained, "They have their own responsibilities and business to handle. I think they'll visit us later." Sana nodded understandingly and after having their breakfast they bid farewell to their parents, and together in Salman's car they left to the company