لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللّٰهِ Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā bi-llāh “There is no power (in averting evil) or strength (in attaining good) except through Allah”
Lesson
The Farmer’s Gratitude: A Story of Alhamdulillah
In a small village, there lived a humble farmer named Jameel. He worked hard on his land and always said “Alhamdulillah” in every situation, whether good or bad.
The Happy Harvest
One year, Jameel’s farm flourished. His crops were tall and healthy, and he happily said, “Alhamdulillah! Allah has blessed my hard work.”
The Storm Strikes
One night, a strong storm hit the village. The next morning, Jameel found his crops destroyed. His neighbors cried in despair, but he calmly said, “Alhamdulillah. Allah knows what is best.”
A Hidden Treasure
As Jameel repaired his farm, his shovel hit something hard. He dug deeper and found an old buried chest filled with gold coins! Overjoyed, he whispered, “Alhamdulillah! Allah always has a plan.”
Helping Others
Instead of keeping the gold for himself, Jameel shared it with his struggling neighbors. They were amazed at his generosity and faith, realizing the wisdom of saying “Alhamdulillah” in all situations.
Moral of the Story
Years later, Jameel’s farm became the most prosperous in the village. He had everything he needed, but his greatest wealth was his gratitude. He always reminded others, “No matter what happens, say Alhamdulillah, for Allah’s plans are always good.”
