We have heard a number of success stories – how people started from nothing and are now at a point in their lives they never thought they could ever achieve. Such stories, they motivate us. They make us want to be a better person in our lives. These stories make us thank Allah for everything He has given to us. However, what many don’t realize is how these stories filled with struggles and hardships, shape a person. These are the same stories which help us see how far in life we have reached.
While God, the supreme power has blessed us with many things, each person has his or her own battle – a war within which they need and wish to conquer. Without your family and loved ones, these battles, however, are tough to fight.
Sidra Aziz, a girl who had big dreams, had nothing but the willpower to work hard, the support of her family and her faith and trust in Allah.
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As an observer, I have noticed Sidra’s presence on social media. Sharing the pleasure of having a conversation with her, watching her gym routines and other day-to-day activities, one couldn’t imagine the struggles Sidra had been through until you read her story. Here’s how she narrated her life-struggles:
When my university started, I didn’t have a smart phone. Neither I had a laptop. I had a pentium 4 PC, keeping in mind I was CS student.
— Sidra. (@NamkeenJalebi) May 7, 2017
I got my smart phone in 3rd year of degree, laptop as well.
— Sidra. (@NamkeenJalebi) May 7, 2017
While One May Think This Means Nothing, It Sure As Hell Does When You Can’t Live The Way Everyone Else Does
I used to travel in buses, and i will have only 50 rupees as my daily pocket money. I saw my class mates spending 1000s in a day.
— Sidra. (@NamkeenJalebi) May 7, 2017
I still remember i would save up money from my pocket money to be able to take a rickshaw atleast once a week coming back home from uni
— Sidra. (@NamkeenJalebi) May 7, 2017
I gave tutions. I worked in a press managing printing in summer break.
— Sidra. (@NamkeenJalebi) May 7, 2017
We got car a month after my degree finished.
— Sidra. (@NamkeenJalebi) May 7, 2017
This ‘No Complaints’ Here, Folks, Is What You Call Maturity
I will never forget that nobody ever helped me with anything at uni during these hard times, except fewest people. No complaints
— Sidra. (@NamkeenJalebi) May 7, 2017
The Results of Hard Work Start Showing!
In my last year, i got highest marks in all electives, graduating as an engineer with 3 gpa
— Sidra. (@NamkeenJalebi) May 7, 2017
I got a job in malaysia even before my convocation, i am here now, i missed the convocation. It did hurt as I am the first female graduate
— Sidra. (@NamkeenJalebi) May 7, 2017
The Most Important Lesson Of All
So what does this story tell you? That Allah is the only one who provides with the fruit of hardwork you do.
— Sidra. (@NamkeenJalebi) May 7, 2017
MashaAllah!
Today we take yearly holidays. There was a time, not so long ago when we spent a week in 200 rupees.
— Sidra. (@NamkeenJalebi) May 7, 2017
There is only one thing my mom and I kept thinking during these times – Allah hi de ga. Wahi sabab banata hai. And He did, we don’t know how
— Sidra. (@NamkeenJalebi) May 7, 2017
Absolute Key!
I have yearned to make it happen, to be able to share the story. Education takes you a long way. We knew we depend on ourselves, that is key
— Sidra. (@NamkeenJalebi) May 7, 2017
Sidra believes that her family; her mother and her sister are an integral part of who she is.
Indeed, Sisters Are A Blessing
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And Our Super Mothers!
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While talking to Parhlo, here’s something Sidra wanted to share:
We all have our battles in life, what makes us strong is the fact that life gives you only one chance to make it right. So we need to strive for the better, constantly. Always remember that the only person that can help you is you. Any entity greater than that is God. He will help you and He is the only one whom you should seek strength, courage and guidance from. Help others even if they are ruthless, but don’t let this stop you from striving for what you want. Sky is the limit.
Believing in Allah doesn’t mean you leave everything on Him – just the way Sidra did. She worked hard and is now enjoying things she never had during her struggles, it is essential for us to see this as a reminder that success doesn’t come easily.
