The Obstacle race Watching from the stands the proceedings of the sports day The Obstacle race reminded me of our lives everyday The kids ran under chairs wore gunny sacks and hopped Jumped over stones and rings Wore caps and took balls under their arms with one arm and one leg tied to the other Skipping running hopping jumping yet happy with just one goal to cross the line and procure the gold They dont look at those obstacles they look not at their parents or the audience Eyes focused and determined for the ultimate challenge The one whose goal is to please Allah The one whose goal is to meet Allah The one who seeks Jannah The one who fears the anger and wrath of Allah Should they be doing something that would displease their Creator they would persevere and toil day and night for His pleasure And yet be humble and focused on the ultimate treasure when Trials and Tribulations winds and storms come in their way True momins feet never sway Our eyes set far from our goals Absorbed in the depth of duniya and its glamors The race has begun between the seeker of duniya and the one who seek their Lord They r no doubt two different tracks but meeting our Lord is inevitable either with His pleasure or Wrath O Allah Give us better understanding to prepare so that in aakhirah we do not despair The All-Mighty Allah `The Exalted,' says describing this world: “...Truly, the life of this world is nothing but a [quick passing] enjoyment, and verily, the Hereafter that is the home that will remain forever.)” (Qur'an 40:39) He has also warned mankind of the trial that children and possessions represent, saying: (And know that your possessions and your children are but a trial and that surely with Allah is a mighty reward.) (Qur'an 8:28) VIA IiWords written by @Umme Muhammad