Do Your Best, Allah Will Do the Rest

"I'm so anxious about my exams; I'm afraid I won't get married; I'm feeling bad that I can't find a suitable person to marry; I spend the night thinking about the future." These are some of the voices of various youth who are continually anxious and stressed.

People who feel anxious often manifest symptoms, such as headache, sleeping problems, concentration problems, muscle tension, nervousness,heart palpitations, tremor, sweating problems, and distress.

Because of the fast rhythm of life in today's world, which is full of challenges, problems, and stress, anxiety has started to be a common and widespread feeling, especially among the youth.

Sources of Anxiety

Actually, anxiety occurs as a result of social, academic, and life stresses. Some youth face social stress and anxiety because of issues like marriage. They feel they may not be able to find a suitable person to marry. Others get worried about whether they will be able to fulfill the financial responsibilities of marriage and other general duties. Even married couples might also face several obstacles in their life, which makes them feel anxious.

Another source of anxiety among the youth is the stress that often comes about because of the fear of failure in choosing the right career or because of high expectations and ambitions.

Even school and university students get anxious particularly during the period of exams. Submitting projects, research papers, and completed assignments and meeting deadlines are also sources of anxiety among students. In many cases, students fear to be blamed if they fail to meet the high expectations of their families.

clipped from www.islamonline.net Because of the fast rhythm of life in today's world, which is full of challenges, problems, and stress, anxiety has started to be a common and widespread feeling, especially among the youth. Although anxiety is a problem for many people, it can still be solved. Engy Mohasseb, a 25- year-old Egyptian teacher, said, "Reciting the Qur'an is the best way to get rid of any feeling of anxiety." She added, Our role is to exert our utmost effort in our studies, work, and issues at hand and to leave the future to Almighty Allah. Regularly praising and remembering Almighty Allah and reciting His Book are the main key to tranquility of the heart and confidence, which in turn treat any feeling of anxiety. It is not a matter of a specific medication; you are the one who can treat yourself through your sound faith and trust in the will and choice of Almighty Allah. And always remember to do your best and Allah will do the rest.