The Tree of Hope

There was once a tree which represented hope. Each time I walked pass by the tree, it used to remind me that there's still hope. The sprouting leaves on one side of the tree showed that although a part of the tree was dying, it still had a chance to live. Now, as I walk pass the tree, all I see is it's leaves gone, leaving behind it's skeletal twigs and branches. It's really amazing how a tree, a small element of nature, can help us to reflect on life.

Allah s.w.t mentions in the Qur'an: "And have they not looked into the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, and all things that Allah has created?" (7:185). 

In the Qur'an, Allah s.w.t urges us to reflect upon His creation. Truly, Allah created everything in this world for a purpose. Just like this tree. From my point of view, Allah wanted to remind me of hope by reflecting upon the tree's existence.


The tree used to make me smile at the thought of the existence of hope. Now, as I look at the tree, I wonder if it's leaves will ever grow again. This tree not only shows hope but it does significantly represent the cycle of life. I do hope that this tree's leaves will start growing once again and bring back the smile on my face. Deep down, I know that it will as it's 'The Tree of Hope'. 

This tree was a great reminder to me that in this world, there's always hope as long as one has faith and believes that Allah will grant His creation what's best for us.

Wallahualam.

~13th October 2013~