Dear Abd/Amat,
Allah will never fail to surprise you. Never. You can never predict why next it is that He has written down for you. Whatever emotions you may be going through, happiness, sadness, anxiety you name it, know that nothing is ever constant. Nothing. Only one thing will dictate how you react to such situations and that is how you think about Him. And as hard as it may be these thoughts should only be good. Being rest assured that whatever it is that you're going through and whatever it is that may come, is what's best for you. Because Allah only wants that which is best for you.
On the authority of Abu Abbas Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) who said:
One day I was behind the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) [riding on the same mount] and he said, "O young man, I shall teach you some words [of advice]: Be mindful of Allah and Allah will protect you. Be mindful of Allah and you will find Him in front of you. If you ask, then ask Allah [alone]; and if you seek help, then seek help from Allah [alone]. And know that if the nation were to gather together to benefit you with anything, they would not benefit you except with what Allah had already prescribed for you. And if they were to gather together to harm you with anything, they would not harm you except with what Allah had already prescribed against you. The pens have been lifted and the pages have dried." It was related by at-Tirmidhi, who said it was a good and sound hadeeth. Another narration, other than that of Tirmidhi, reads: "Be mindful of Allah, and you will find Him in front of you. Recognize and acknowledge Allah in times of ease and prosperity, and He will remember you in times of adversity. And know that what has passed you by [and you have failed to attain] was not going to befall you, and what has befallen you was not going to pass you by. And know that victory comes with patience, relief with affliction, and hardship with ease."
So whatever the situation may be, not just hardship or affliction as mentioned above. It can also be positive emotions like happiness, or excitement. Still, remember that He is still your master. And He has written down only that which is best for you. But remember, you also have a part to play. You don't just sit down there and say, everything has already been written down so you're all good. No. Allah also looks at a persons efforts.
When you remember that Allah only wants what's best for you then contentment and peace of mind will come in. Then will you see situations through a perfect lens.
Kind Regards,
Nana-Khadijah.
