Do you trust Allah?
When the cracks in your faith starts to show!
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Picture this: You're all set to turn your home into a Pinterest-worthy palace. You’ve saved diligently, you’ve prayed istikhara, and you've finally ordered that laminate floor you've been eyeing since forever. That was me last October—dreaming of a sleek new floor to make up my humble abode into an even more homey place of refuge!
But oh, did Allah have a plot twist in store!
The horror story began when we pulled up the old floor and—surprise!—discovered a series of leaks.  Yeah!!! Now instead of laying a new flow I had to deal with one incompetent workman after the other.
Each time a new worker would come who had no clue and everything would start over, as reports of the issues were lost and hours of phone calls and appointments dragged on for months. Instead of a new floor I ended up with a wet concrete floor. And to make matters worse, one of the bedrooms was hit worst of all by a leak meaning I would have to replace that floor which hadn’t been part of the original plan.
Imagine the pain of realizing we’d been living on concrete, not exactly the cozy home environment one dreams of.
My family embarked on a journey of repair that spanned from October to what felt never ending. This was the first test of my tawakkul (trust in Allah). Concrete floors became the new normal, and I kept reminding myself that everything happens by Allah’s decree, and He knows best.
Finally, the leaks were fixed, and we were ready for the new floor installation. Enter the carpenter, who confidently announced it would take just two days.
I dared to imagine that beautiful home I had envisioned at the start.
We were now in January and I hoped the worst was behind us.
Day two came and went, but the carpenter didn’t return for a week. Then another week. Weeks turned into months, and before I knew it, we were staring at five months of delay, numerous complaints to the store, and an unfinished floor.
In total I had about 20 cancelled appointments. And after complaining got a new carpenter and again the cancellations started.
Well actually this one didn’t even bother to cancel, he just didn’t show up for multiple appointments.
Ya Allah I know you want to teach me something help me learn Alhamdu’lillah.
I cried. I actually shed tears the last time the carpenter didn’t show up but I also thanked Allah.
The floor still isn’t finished but I learned a lesson that I am still learning.
What did I learn?
Allah tests us with what we love. My love for my home was indeed put to the test. It felt like I no longer had a home; my sanctuary was a construction zone. But this is where the beauty of trusting Allah’s qadr (divine decree) comes in.
I realized that tawakkul isn't just about getting what you want; it’s about embracing what Allah chooses for you, even when it’s wrapped in difficulties. It’s about recognizing that every test is an opportunity to grow closer to Allah and to strengthen our iman (faith).
This journey taught me patience, resilience, and the art of surrendering to Allah’s will. It doesn’t mean I’ve given up on my floor—oh no, I’m still chasing that carpenter down like a kid after an ice cream truck. But I’ve learned to trust the process Allah has laid out for me, to appreciate the lessons in the hardships, and to keep my faith strong.
So when life throws you a curveball—or an unfinished floor—remember to trust in Allah’s plan. He knows the cracks in our iman and uses these trials to help us mend them. When we turn to Him with sincere hearts, He strengthens us in ways we couldn’t have imagined.
Coaching Question
In which areas of your life have you been trying to do things without Allah’s help?
Now surrender it all to Allah!
I’d love to hear from you let me know how you’re doing?
Much 💕
Nour