“He is Allah, the Planner, Executer and Fashioner of creation. His are the names most beautiful. Whatever is in the heavens and the earth extols His Glory. He is the Most Mighty, the Most Wise.” (The Quran 59:24; quran.com)
What a special moment is that?! I hear the call for the morning prayer. The beautiful voice of invitation comes through home so deeply. It is so dark and silent outside because of the pandemic conditions. I really feel like everyone should need to live this special moment of serenity and peace. I want to wake up all people sleeping to share this perfect time. The pandemic imprisonment may not be easy for most people but why not try to benefit out of it and turn it into an opportunity rather than complaining.
It is the best moment of the day to talk to God because the time is very special and you have a special invitation directly from the Almighty. At the end the pray, just before the sun rise, you raise your hands to the sky to ask God whatever you have inside. You beg with calm. Whatever you ask or beg or talk, is not important. It is the fact that you are so close to Him.
You get closer and closer as you pray, feel that His door is the only place to go and knock. The message of the pray is not the matter, the main objective is to show and present your closeness, your despair and your weakness. This makes you feel stronger at the end of the prayer because He is always with you supporting and loving. What else more you may need? This is the best company, friendship and security.
There is no God but Allah. You accept this and leave everything to His power. Nobody else can change His decision and rule. So you are more relaxed now since you only ask from Him and only obey Him.
Now sun is rising and its light is entering home so warm. Still very silent outside because it is forbidden to go out for pandemic reason. Anyone should never miss this moment to begin the day. It prepares you the day. Another day… One more day from God as a gift. Maybe one more opportunity to change to be a better person.
I am so thankful to God for each breath that I inhale and exhale. There are so many people begging for a little breath in hospital conditions because of the coronavirus. I just feel each breath so deeply as if it may be the last one.
What else do I need now? Coffee? That is right!! It is time to boost the energy to work now while sun is shining inside home fully and perfectly. I thank God for all countless number of things He has given us…
No tech use, no screens and no smart phone until this time. Just praying, thinking, taking easy and writing with traditional methods, just pen and paper… Technology shouldn’t prevent your well-being, productivity and creativity at this perfect time. Half an hour after sun rise, you can move to your regular work or study, starting from the hardest job requiring the most concentration. After you complete it, you can accept the rest of your day very productive and under control.
“Wake up early everyday so that while others are still dreaming, you can make your dreams come true.” — Hal Elrod
Aykut GÜL
