The Power of Shalawat and Du’a
Every time you think that everything you had accomplished by today is absolutely because of “who you are” or your capabilities and intelligences, think again.
Maybe some of you would agree with the statement, and some others don’t. And me, I have no right to force you to believe that. Instead, what I want to do is to share a story.. no. An experience, my experience. Prepare your self, cause this can be a bit long.
November 2018, I was in my senior year at the university, facing my day-to-day with my hectic undergrad thesis, the Application (I was an IT student), and a lot of revision. And just like what happened to most of the senior students, I felt like this thesis moment is endless, and sometimes it happened that I doubting my self since I found defects every time, every day in my prototype. It was really stressful because me, my self not that good in coding.
On the other hand besides dealing with the “endless” thesis, responsibilities stroke me. I felt a lot of pressure at the end of the year. I should finish my thesis on that semester so that I don’t have to pay the tuition fee next semester.
But, wishes just be wishes. I felt like the harder I pushed my self to do it, the slower it got to be. Because I kept on making mistakes by rushing the process. I lost my focus between finishing it as soon as possible, the tuition fee problem, internal pressure, and other negative thoughts.
At the moment, while I tried to divert my self, I bumped into one post on Instagram by Kak Aldilla Dharma with a simple message on the caption. He actually challenges us to do the Shalawat for every wishes, hopes, and problem that we have, and see the result after that.
Then, I decided to challenge my self to accept the challenge.
The Powerful Du’a of a Parent
I was working on my thesis and then suddenly I cried.. When mom asked the progress of my thesis. I was tearing up at that moment. She was so surprised, probably because she was confused that I suddenly cried when she only asked a simple question
“How is your thesis so far?
(You know, everyone is being asked the same question too though, what was happening to me? Right?! Just it, then I cried)
And I also remember, with the stiffed lips I was trying to hold up my tears when Dad asked the same question
“Have you completed the thesis?”
(I know, most of you would probably think that I am that weak ha, but it is what it is).
I used to set high goals in everything that I want to accomplish. With everything that happened at that time, my deadline and my expectations on something was not working as I wanted. My family, especially my parent holds the most important part of that goal, in that condition I felt like I have already failed and disappointed them. Actually, they had never forced me to finish it as soon as possible, but it was me that pushing too hard and gave negative thoughts on my self. And trust me, these negative thoughts consume me.
So, while I was still trying to calm my self (and still tearing up of course), mom angelically smiled, and then she said..
“Do what you can do, do not ever doubting yourself. Pray a lot, shalawat a lot, don’t forget your Dhuha and Tahajjud. Insya Allah, Allah will make it easier”
“We’re here always pray the best for you no matter what.”
The time she told me that, I felt really calm.
Maybe you already gave out all effort that you have, and you never forget to pray, but still Parents dua is the Key to make it more easier.
Kun Fayakun
Every day, every time after prayer, on my way to university I tried to do Shalawat and Du’a as much as I can. And it really affects me on the progress, not only the thesis but also my thoughts and my life entirely. I never forgot to ask mom and dad to pray that my days will be blessed and everything will be easier.
Miraculously, one by one “big problems” that I faced before is solved. At the beginning of January 2019, I managed to finish the report and application (thanks so much for everyone that helped me in those hard times, especially in coding).
On Jan 21st I successfully passed my research result seminar with just a bit revision needed for the report. Alhamdulillah..
It was positive that I can’t graduate on that period (February Period) since the last registration date for graduation was on 28th, and I am still on my revision and haven’t even passed my Final Research Result Seminar yet. There was nothing I can do to speed up the process. Knowing this bitter truth I was trying to calm my self down.
….
A week later, on 28th Jan. I was waiting for my next Seminar schedule in the department office while chit-chatting with some friends, then suddenly my academic adviser come towards me while saying..
“Where have you been? I’ve tried to call you so many times.”
Of course, knowing he said so I was kinda confused because why is he looking for me, I didn’t even have any urgent business I think. He then continued
“They extend the registration deadline until tomorrow. I’ve set the schedule, and you’ll present your Final Result in today’s Seminar at 2 pm. Oh, you already wear a black skirt, now just borrow your friend’s white shirt later ya. You can do this.”
……
I was stunned by his statement. Speechless! Shocked! Because I didn’t prepare my self for this. It was 11 am, 3 hours to go, and a loooooot of registration documents that have to be done. I didn’t prepare anything at all. Even my friends shocked as well at the moment.
In the middle of confusion and didn’t know what was happening (it was crazy, I did stunned). One by one my friends gave their help for almost all necessary documents and told me to focus and rehearse at least one time before presenting the result. I also managed to call mum and dad, asking for their du’as, They were shocked and not expecting that also (hahaha) and I received my “uniform” (lol, it was a white shirt and a black blazer) from mum.
…..
They reschedule the time to 4 pm.
With that super lack of preparation, I was trying to be confident as much as I can.
And Alhamdulillah, I made it! I did it!
With no revision at all!! Can you believe that?!
Because it still hard for me to believe that actually happened to me. Beyond everything, “Kun Fayakun”.
“His command is only when He intends a thing that He says to it, “Be” and it is.”
- QS. Yasin : 82
Epilogue
We tend to doubt our selves if we failed at something, and becomes very disappointed if anything that happens is not like what we’re expecting. We forgot that there is something that controls everything beyond anything, Allah SWT.
And this story is just one of the miraculous things that happen in this life. I just want to remind you that everything can happen. It was Allah that turned an impossible thing to the possible one.
How can it be at that moment, on that day the committee extended the date? and at that time I already arrived at the campus unexpectedly wearing a black long skirt? (FYI, we should wear a white shirt and black skirt to present our final project, this is the rule) And just a few hours later I already had a computer degree whereas in the morning I still convinced my self to accept the truth that I need to wait another few months to graduate.
This is still blowing my mind.
Where Shalawat, Du’as, and His Plan actually turn everything to 180 degrees.
Alhamdulillah. Barakallah.
I think this story is pretty long. It’s my first time writing and actually publishing my own experience. It’s been almost 5 months since this story was in my draft. I know it’s kinda messy and I hope that it’ll not bore you.
Here is a “picture” of me, mum and dad on my grad day. Still can’t show the original pic yet hihi.
Thanks so much for reading! See you in another post! Always be grateful and think positive!
Adios! :)
