THE BUTTERFLY AND THE FLOWER

September 17, 2008

Once there was a man who asked Allah for a flower… and a butterfly. But instead Allah gave him a cactus… and a caterpillar The man was sad, he didn’t understand why his request was mistaken. Then he thought: not to question.

After some time, the man went to check up on his request that he had left forgotten. To his surprise, from the thorny & ugly cactus a beautiful flower had grown. And the unsightly carterpillar had been transformed into the most beautiful butterfly.

Allah always does things right! His way is ALWAYS the best way, even if to us it seems all wrong. If you asked Allah for one thing & received another, TRUST. You can be sure that He will always give you what you need at the appropriate time.

What you want… is not always what you need! Allah never fails to grant our petitions, so keep on going for Him without doubting or murmuring.

Today’s THORN…

Is tomorrow’s FLOWER!

Stories

ADVERTISE HERE

Prime Spot!!!

Contact:
advertisingadmin@radioislam.co.za

← Previous Post Next Post →

Dr Khaled Jamal Al Suwaidi Completes Run From Zayed Mosque to Makkah

Emirati academic, Dr Al Suwaidi, reached the boundary of the Great Mosque of Makkah on Friday, 1 March after beginning his gruelling 1850km journey from Abu Dhabi to Makkah. His reasons for taking on the mammoth task were to inspire others to get out of their comfort...

Tell her: “I Love You” before it is too Late

After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner. She said I love you but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you. The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow...

Is there a Cow in your Life?

Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a wise man and his disciple. One day during their travels, they saw a hut in the distance. As they approached it, they realized that it was occupied, in spite of its extremely poor condition.In that desolate place where...

The Velvet-Lined Box

A father left his wife & children to work in a distant land to make money to provide for his family. His family loved him & respected him very much. After a while, the father sent his family his 1st letter. Because it was a letter from someone so precious to...

Sultan Murad and the Pious Drunkard

Sultan Murad IV, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1623-1640, would often anonymously go into the midst of the people and see their state. One evening, he felt an uneasiness in himself and the urge to go out. He called for his head of security and out they went....

Hope and Greed

Caliph Haroon Rashid desired that any one who had seen the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) in his lifetime be brought before him. After some time a very old woman was brought before the Caliph. The Caliph asked the old woman, "Did you see the Prophet...