Dear Allah

To the One Who Listens, Allah

O Allah,

As the first ten days of Ramadan slip through my fingers like grains of sand, I sit here, reflecting on how quickly time passes. Just yesterday, it felt like the crescent moon was sighted, and now, in ten days, the Night of Qadr will be upon us—a night of mercy, of decree, of immense reward.

O Allah, I turn to You, praying to You and You alone. Thank You for every test You have placed in my life, for the daily struggles that shape me, for the unseen barakah hidden within every hardship. Each struggle is a lesson, each lesson a step toward growth, a refining of my soul. I see now that even the hardest moments are a gift from You—an opportunity to become a better version of myself, to draw nearer to You. And what greater mercy is there than that?

I used to resist, to question, to wonder why certain doors closed, why certain things slipped away from me. But now, I trust. I trust that what is meant for me will always find its way, and what isn’t will leave, even if it aches to let go. I trust that You know what I do not, that You see the greater picture when I can only see a single thread.

Thank You, Allah, for every blessing—those I recognized and those I overlooked. Thank You for shaping me, for guiding me, for allowing me to be exactly where I am today. And as I stand in the warmth of Your love, I know I can be so much more—for You, for myself, for those I love.

Let these remaining days of Ramadan be a means of drawing closer to You. Let my heart be filled with sincerity, my tongue with dhikr, my actions with purpose. Let me be among those who seek Laylat al-Qadr with full faith, with longing, with certainty in Your mercy.

You are the One who listens, the One who knows, the One who loves without limit. And I, Your servant, place my trust in You.

Ameen.