Imagine...
Maryam (as) was leaning against the tree, in severe pain and in dire need. The exruciating pains of labour was too much for her to bear and she needed help, some water, or perhaps a morsel of food to grant her some energy and strength.
What did Allah tell her to do? He told her to shake the tree so that from it would fall fresh dates that would aid her in her pain.
"And shake toward you the trunk of the palm tree; it will drop upon you ripe, fresh dates."
Allah ordered Maryam to do her part and shake the tree so that the dates would fall.
SubhanAllah... even through the immense pain she was going through, Allah was teaching Maryam (as) and us all a beautiful lesson. That is, success lies in us working hard and putting in our effort. Success will not suddenly come to us if we sit on our bums doing nothing. Similarly, those dates will not fall unless we shake that tree and by the permission of Allah.
Sometimes we sit around *waiting* for things to happen. Yes, nothing can happen without Allah's permission but what are you doing? Where's your effort? Are you giving it your all? Remember, tie your camel and then put your trust in Allah. In other words, shake that tree and watch those dates fall.
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