By: Danish Ashraf khan
Life is not just a word. It is a full story. A story filled with dreams, broken hopes, quiet tears, loud thoughts, and long silent prayers. Every person is living their own version of this story. Some live it with ease, some with pain, and many people keep a smile on their face while hiding deep sadness inside their hearts. Life starts the day we open our eyes as a newborn. At first, everything feels innocent and simple. But slowly, reality enters.
A child does not know what life really means. But as the years go by, things change. The child begins to feel and see the world differently. Around the age of twelve or thirteen, the mind becomes more active and emotions grow stronger. By the time we turn twenty, these feelings become responsibilities. At thirty, life becomes a war between the heart and the mind. Our dreams clash with our daily needs. I have felt this myself.
Life is a test. But it is not a test on paper. It is a test of patience, understanding, and faith. And to be honest, this test is not easy at all. Sometimes we look strong from the outside, but inside, there is always a storm. Thoughts like What should I do How do I take care of my family How do I move forward They keep spinning in the mind. These thoughts become heavier day by day.
A poor man wakes up early in the morning with one hope in his heart. He just wants to bring some food for his children. He walks under the hot sun, works in the dust, and comes back home with tired eyes. But his heart is still full of hope. His mind keeps worrying about school fees, clothes, and how to answer the questions in the eyes of his children. I have seen this pain. It is real. It is not easy.
When children grow up, new worries are born. A father starts thinking about their future, their marriage, their respect in society. The night before his daughter’s wedding, he cannot sleep. He is not just giving his daughter’s hand to someone. He is giving away his world.
And what about the student Life is not easy for them either. They are always worried. What if I study hard and still do not get a job What if all my dreams stay just dreams Even those who are working are not free from stress. Drivers guards workers everyone is thinking What if I reach late What if I lose my job Life keeps moving forward but peace walks very slowly. Sometimes it feels like we are always running but never reaching.
There are moments when we try so hard to understand life that we forget to live it. We think too much and those thoughts begin to hurt us. We start to lose ourselves while looking for a way out. And even after going through all this we still feel lost. I have felt this too. That strange emptiness inside even when everything outside looks okay.
But in the end one thing always remains true. When we are tired when we are broken when nothing seems to work we lift our eyes to the sky. We whisper Ya Allah now it is all in Your hands. Because only Allah knows the full story. Only He understands the pain behind our silence. Only He can write a better chapter for tomorrow.
No matter what happens we believe that He will take care of everything. And maybe just maybe that belief is the true meaning of life.
Conclusion:
Life is full of struggle. It is not always happy and not always fair. But in between the hard days and sleepless nights there is still hope. The pain teaches us how to be strong. The problems teach us how to be wise. And faith teaches us how to keep going. So let us live each day with courage and patience. Let us thank Allah for every breath. Because life may not be perfect but with faith it can still be beautiful.
The Writer is a Teacher, Public Servent
