The Journey of Detachment
When you're away from home, you miss it deeply. It's not just the house you miss, but every moment spent there with the people you love and care about. For me, being with family at home brings peace. Sharing a cup of chai with biscuits and engaging in ongoing gossip with my mother, sister, and brother is a blessing. I miss my home, my dream home, built with so many dreams and so much love. Every inch of it was planned and thought out by us. We had to sell it due to circumstances that tested us. We built it with a lot of emotions and love, and I miss every inch of it that gave me countless memories and moments. But it was God's plan to teach me that not everything in this world is permanent. We come across many things to which we get attached, but they are just material possessions. As Muslims, we believe that we are travelers in this world. We come empty-handed and leave empty-handed, collecting only deeds based on our actions. When we sold the house, I was sad and depr...