A Letter to the family of a Prisoner..

Today I want to share something I wrote which is called“ A Letter to the Family of a Prisoner”.

But before that, I want you to get a piece of paper and a pen and write on it “Reminder: Make dua for my brothers and sister in prison” –stick it somewhere you know you will see it, and always remember them in your Duas.

“Dear family of prisoner, Know that Allah azza waj’al burdens no soul with more than it can bear. He, Allah (swt), has chosen you. You have been chosen to be part of this huge test, but let me tell you one thing; you are special.

Your Lord, Allah (swt) the All-Knowing, is testing you, testing you, so that your ranks are raised high in the hereafter. So that He (swt) can count you in as of those who were the patient!

It is mentioned in a Hadith that “Allah tests those He loves” ..

The Prophets were tested severely, and a believer alike will be tested similarly. But always remember when Allah (swt) tests a people, there is always wisdom behind it.

Allah (swt) loves to see His slave with a humble heart, calling upon His Lord day and night. Relying on Him. Trusting in Him. Believing that ease will come after hardship.

He, azza waj'al, is drawing you all closer to him, making you patient so you can reap the fruits of the hereafter. He, Allah, wants what is BEST for you. So believe in that with all your heart! Feel the Mercy of Allah being bestowed and drenched upon you all, and the member of your family you’ve lost!

Be patient. Remember the verse “Indeed after every hardship will be ease”

Remember Yaqub (as) when his son Yusuf (as) was taken away from him, naturally he felt so much sorrow. He cried so much out of grief, that he became blind! He was separated from his dearest son for years, yet Allah (swt) re united him with his son, and raised both there ranks in this life and the hereafter! Take comfort, in the words of Allah. Read the story of Yusuf (as) and know that your stories are similar, and that you will be united again, whether it is in this life or the hereafter.

Know that Allah is strengthening your heart, your belief, your faith in him so be certain, that ease is to follow. Remember, there is ALWAYS light at the end of the tunnel.

We have hope for paradise, a paradise as huge as the heavens and earth! So be patient for the fruits of patience is Jannah!! Never lose hope.

Imagine the great rewards that are with Allah, and have sabr. For Indeed Allah is with As-Sabiroon.

May Allah (swt) grant you ease, heal your pain and re unite you again with whom you have lost. May He enter you all into the highest stations of Jannah, where you can dwell with your family for eternity. Aameen.