“Is Allah punishing me?” A question many of us ask ourselves during hardships. Yes, sometimes we bring hardships upon ourselves with our own hands. But even when that happens, do you know that punishment from Allah in this dunya can actually be a form of mercy from Him? I read something about this from a book and it really struck me so I decided to talk about it! So today I discussed: • How we can view hardships as mercies from Allah rather than mere punishments. •Understanding the nature of trials and Allah’s mercy can completely change our perspective. •How thinking well of Allah (Husn al-Dhann) plays a crucial role in shaping our experience of hardship. • Allah’s infinite mercy: How even in times of difficulty, His mercy and wisdom are present. • Practical ways to shift our mindset from one of despair to hope, and how to reconnect with Allah during tough moments.