For growing trees are strengthened

Only Allah knows what’s best for us
So why should we complain
We always want the sunshine
But Allah knows there must be rain
We always want the laughter
And the merriment of cheer
But our hearts will lose their tenderness
If we never shed a tear.
Allah tests us often
With suffering and with sorrow
Allah tests us not to punish us
But to help us meet tomorrow
For growing trees are strengthened
If they withstand the storm
And the sharp cut of the chisel
Gave the marble grace and form
Allah tests us often
For every pain Allah gives to us
Provided we’re patient
Is followed by rich again
So whenever we feel that everything is going wrong
It is just Allah’s way
To make our spirit’s strong.