Seerah Insight

Our beloved Messenger sacrificed, struggled, and went through more difficulty and adversity than any other human being.

He never met his father who passed away before his birth. He lost his mother when he was just six years old. He went into the care of his grandfather but lost him just two years later. So much loss at such a young age, subhanAllah.

As an adult, he lost even more people who were beloved to him: his wife of twenty-five years Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her), his uncle Abu Talib who raised him, and his uncle, Hamzah (may Allah be pleased with him) who was like a brother to him.

He lost companions and students whom he had personally trained and mentored. He even lost his own children.

The Prophet was blessed with seven children. Six of them passed away in his lifetime. Burying one child is unimaginable. The Prophet buried six.

He knew more pain in one lifetime than anyone else and once we understand that, what becomes even more remarkable and extraordinary is his hopefulness, optimism, conviction, and strength.

Now more than ever, we need to turn to his life for that strength, motivation, and guidance.

As-salamu alai-kum,

Retrieve Your Lost Connection !

If there’s anything guaranteed in life, it’s change.

Some start a new marriage, some lose a loved one, some start a new job, some relocate to a new place…

Even in moments of stability, expect an incoming transition, whether happy or difficult…

These transitions are necessary for growth.

But they can also be lonely and filled with anxiety.

In at least 4 significant transitions in the life of the Prophet ﷺ…

You’ll find that Allah sent him someone to accompany him, to embrace him, to support him.

First: Revelation began with a HUG.

Jibreel (alayhissalam) embraced him ﷺ three times.

A physical contact was made, and he ﷺ transitioned from man to Rasul Allah.

Second: Scared from this encounter he ran to his wife Khadijah asking to be covered and embraced.

His wife (rA) comforted, consoled him, and reminded him of his qualities.

Third: During the Hijrah from Makkah to Madinah…

…Not just for his own sake, but for the preservation of Deen…

…he had Abu Bakr (rA) as his companion - an honor that made Abu Bakr cry with joy.

Fourth: In his last moments…

The Prophet ﷺ lay in the arms of his Aisha (rA), between her chest and chin.

She noticed his desire for the Miswak, so she moistened it for him so he could brush his teeth.

And with that he ﷺ uttered his final words: With the Highest Companion.

We are most vulnerable in moments of transition.

That’s why it’s the Sunnah to have people by our side whom we trust to confide and support us.

Because these major changes can become extremely lonely, difficult, and confusing.

So, if we’re not investing in healthy connections and relationships in moments of stability…

Not only are we exposing ourselves to Shaytan…

…who goes after the lone sheep…

But crippling anxiety takes root.

So, how do we build emotional connections with core people in our lives?

Why does being surrounded by ‘detached’ relationships make us lonelier than ever?

How can we become mentally prepared for the bigger transitions?

Before we address that in the challenge…

Know that the quality of our human connections is directly correlated to our quality of our connection with Allah.

And if our connection with Allah is getting lost and it’s not where it needs to be…

You’ll see the ripple effect in your human connections.

But if it’s a tight knit community where we all will help each other…

…open the doors for connection with ourselves, people, and Allah…

…Instead of searching it in the wrong places.

- @ Mikaeel Ahmed Smith

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