Nothing is Impossible

“…Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allah, certainly, Allah loves those

who put their trust (in Him).” (Quran :159)

Nothing is impossible

Of course just as Musa was saved (from the pharaoh), and Younis (from the whale), they did not just sit there and wait to be saved. No they did their part. They acted. They were active.

Musa started by warning Pharaoh. He later had a challenge or competition with the magicians at that
time. He beat them by throwing his stick which turned into a real snake and swallowed all the other fake snakes. He had to "throw his stick." When he was by the sea he had to “strike his stick,” so the sea could open. Was it the stick that opened the sea? Was it the stick that ate all the other fake snakes? No, it was Allah (SWT) who was in control.

When Unis (AS) was in the whale in the darkness of the night, and the darkness of the ocean, and the
darkness of the whale, who would hear him? Who would see him? Who would save him? He made Duaa and was patient. Allah (SWT) saved him and took him to shore.

When the time of labor came for Mariam (the mother of Esa-Jesus), she sat under a tree. She needed to eat and Allah (SWT) ordered her to shake the tree trunk so dates will fall. Was Allah (SWT) able to feed her without any distress? Yes of course, but He (SWT) still ordered her to shake the tree trunk.

When Mohammad (S) wanted to go from Makkah to Madina in secret, he had a plan. He had his things ready and packed. He left at a time when it was so hot most people were inside. He traveled the opposite way of Madina. He had a Sheppard walk behind him with his cattle to cover up his steps. He hid in the cave of Thowr. He had his daughter bring him food. All these preparations and the Kufar still came near the cave, but they did not see them (The Prophet (S) and Abu Bakr (RAA)). Who is the one protecting them? ALLAH (SWT).

The point is, whatever you do, do your best, and trust Allah (SWT). Nothing is impossible. Just do your part, and if you do not succeed, do not give up. Noah (AS) made Dawa and warned his people for 950 years before he made his Dua. The harder things are, the more rewards, so just be sincere, be patient, and do your best!

-Raed Oweisi