Rooted in Faith, Resting in Stillness

Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. See how still it is, how deeply rooted in being. It does not rush, nor does it question its existence. It simply is, fulfilling its purpose as Allah has ordained. Allow nature to teach you stillness.

In a world that constantly pulls us in different directions, where our minds race with worries of the past and anxieties of the future, we often forget the power of simply being—of grounding ourselves in the present, in the remembrance of Allah. Yet, when we turn to nature, we see a reflection of what it means to trust in His divine wisdom. The trees do not fret over their sustenance, nor do the flowers anxiously wait for the rain. They remain firm, deeply rooted, surrendering to the will of their Creator.

“And the good word is like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches reach to the sky.” (Qur’an 14:24)

Our faith, too, must be like this—deeply rooted, unwavering, constantly reaching towards the heavens. Just as a tree finds nourishment in the earth, we must find our sustenance in our connection with Allah. Salah, dhikr, patience, and gratitude—these are the roots that keep us firm amidst the storms of life. Without them, we are like scattered leaves, easily carried away by the winds of hardship and uncertainty.

Stillness is not just about quieting the noise around us—it is about quieting the noise within. It is about trusting that no matter what life brings, we are held by the One who created us, just as He holds the trees, the flowers, and the plants in perfect balance.

So, let nature be your teacher. Let it remind you that just as every tree stands firm in the earth, you too must stand firm in your faith. Just as every flower blooms at its appointed time, your journey is unfolding exactly as Allah wills. And just as every leaf eventually falls, returning to the earth in peace, we too must learn to surrender—to trust, to let go, and to find stillness in the presence of our Creator.