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I Received Nothing I Wanted

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I asked for strength,
And Allah gave me difficulties to make me strong.

I asked for wisdom,
And Allah gave me problems to solve.

I asked for prosperity,
And Allah gave me brain and strength to work.

I asked for courage,
And Allah gave me danger to overcome.

I asked for love,
And Allah gave me troubled people to help.

I asked for favour,
And Allah gave me opportunities.

I received nothing I wanted.
I received everything I needed.

My Prayer has been answered.

(Al Muslim)