"Verily, unto God do we belong and, verily, unto Him we shall return."

This is something ive been pondering of late.
This is a phrase that muslims tend to receite upon the passing of someone. It originates from the Quran, Surah Bakrah 155-156:

"And certainly, We shall test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives and fruits, but give glad tidings to As-Sabirun (the patient). Who, when afflicted with calamity, say: “Verily! To Allah we belong and verily, to Him we shall return."

Losing someone dear to us can cause us to become overwhelmed by grief. Facing the reality of detachment can be quite traumatic. In difficult times we are often taught to turn to Him and yet when the tears are flowing and emotion overwhelming it can become difficult to see the light. Infact we may end up doing the exact opposite and moving away from Him.

However nothing can overshadow the underlining truth of 'Inna lillahi wa inna ilahi rajioun'. Behind these words there is a powerful truth that most people dont want to accept. It encompases the very essence of our existance. It answers where we came from and also where we are headed.

Accept it, and it has the power to eradicate feelings of regrets, pangs of loneliness and uncertainty. As well as answering ‘Why did that have to happen?’ and prevent you from drowning in misery. By understanding that Allah (swt) is the One, the only One to Whom we belong, we should be able to move on from painful moments in our life. There should be no space for bitterness or anger when one truly comprehends the deep truthfulness of this phrase, and we should be able to forgive those who have intentionally or unintentionally wronged us.

All fortune and misfortune is at the will of Allah (swt) and just as quickly as misfortune can fall upon us, so just as quickly it can disappear.

Believe.