God extends His grace to us and surrounds His servants with gentleness. I have seen no kindness like the kindness of God, and no contentment like that of those who find peace in His decree.
God has bestowed mercy upon certain hearts, generosity upon certain souls, praise upon certain tongues, and reflection and wisdom upon certain minds.
At times, all these qualities are gathered within a single person. At other times, each of us is distinguished by a particular virtue, gift, or noble trait.
Our souls often wander, searching until they encounter their deepest truths, the treasures hidden within, and the subtle arrangements of destiny.
How astonishing is the soul that is gifted by its Creator yet remains unsatisfied; honored yet ungrateful; provided for yet unwilling to give or share with others. A soul that beholds the blessings of this world and imagines them to be the product of its own hands and the brilliance of its own mind, until pride takes hold and arrogance becomes its ruler.
Then comes the hour of departure—swift and unavoidable—carrying a person to a place that, even at the height of power, influence, and worldly possession, they scarcely imagined.
The body departs, while the wealth remains behind, divided among heirs.
And one cannot help but wonder: will they remember the one who spent years consumed by authority, status, and possessions?
Then comes the answer:
﴿لِمَنِ الْمُلْكُ الْيَوْمَ ۖ لِلَّهِ الْوَاحِدِ الْقَهَّارِ﴾