Wisdom in Others' Experiences

 We often come across moments where we see others share their love stories, whether on social media or in real life. But what does love truly mean to you?

Love is when you genuinely care for someone without expecting anything in return. It’s not something you chase, it comes naturally. Love feels sweet when it’s returned, but it can also be painful when it's not.

The effort we put into finding love or a life partner is much like seeking love from the Creator. It’s similar to how we first need to learn to love ourselves before we can love anyone else.

In our younger years, we often think that love is about dating and changing partners. But the truth is, real love doesn’t work that way. True love starts with lowering your gaze and focusing on improving yourself, waiting for the right person that Allah will send into your life. Sometimes, love isn’t about finding someone else. It might come in the form of death, even when we’re young.

"Don’t you ever get bored being single?" 

It’s a question I often hear, and honestly, I find it amusing.

When you’ve been doing everything by yourself for so long, it becomes second nature. I’m not saying I’m perfect or extremely religious, but I am someone who’s trying to earn the love of Allah. After all, life is temporary, and it’s okay to seek peace and rewards for the afterlife.

I’ve loved before, and my heart has been broken. Promises that seemed sweet at the time ended in disappointment. But that’s the reality of human love. Without the right foundation, love can easily end in hurt.

Loving someone isn’t wrong, but loving the wrong person can be. Love is natural, and it arrives on its own. It also leaves when it’s no longer meant to be. The heart is a delicate thing, always changing.

It’s easy to get swept up in romanticized ideas of love, like we see in movies. We imagine how beautiful it would be if life mirrored those love stories. But what really draws us in are the positive qualities of a person who stays grounded, without crossing boundaries. And yes, it’s even more beautiful when that love is halal.

As we get older, time feels shorter. We don’t have time for fake love. When we think about soulmates, we often imagine how perfect and beautiful it could be. But, have we considered how much we’ve prepared ourselves to meet Allah and face the inevitable? This should be our priority.

Make your acts of worship count. Life is fleeting, and people often forget that there are two kinds of soulmates. One is with another person, and the other is with death. So, let your soulmate be the one who reminds you to live a purposeful life, preparing you for the ultimate journey.