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I interviewed with a hospital for my internship and apparently the hospitals in general under one body ask for police clearance before you get accepted. I haven’t been asked yet and the decision is due by the end of the month. I was confident that my interview went well and stalled paying for seat at another program because of this confidence and in waiting I stalled too long and the second program told me they ran out of seats earlier than expected . Now I’m banking solely on this program to take me or else I’ll waste a year sitting at home. Plz pray I get accepted. I’ll be grateful.

We know that the Holy Quran directly speaks of the eternal punishment to be given to the kufar. That is, it speaks about eternity.

"God has promised the hypocrites, men and women and the kafirs, the fire of hell; therein shall they dwell; sufficient is it for them; for them is the curse of God, and an enduring punishment." (9:68)

Just as in the verse following that, the Quran promises the believing men and the believing women gardens in Paradise forever.

"God has promised to believers, men and women, gardens under which rivers flow, to dwell therein and beautiful mansions in gardens of everlasting bliss. But the greatest bliss is the good pleasure of God: that is the supreme felicity." (9:72)

This question then arises and that is how can one accept that in one's lifetime of eighty or one hundred years, one commits evil deeds and then for eternity - millions of years - is punished.

Of course, this is not important as to rewards because the ocean of God's Mercy is very great and however much greater is the reward, it shows greater virtue and mercy but as to evil deeds, they are punished for eternity because of limited sins. How can this be reconciled with God's justice? Should a balance not exist between punishment and reward?

Answer:

In order to reach a final solution to this discussion, several points need to be noted:

A. Punishments on the Day of Resurrection do not resemble punishments in this world. For instance, a person is found guilty of aggression and plunder and he spends some time in prison whereas the punishment at the Judgment takes the form of efforts of one's deeds and the particularities of a person's acts.

In clearer terms, the difficulties which one bears in the other world is the direct result of their deeds. The Holy Quran explains this very clearly where it says,

"Then on that Day, not a soul will be wronged in the least and you shall but be repaid the meeds of your past deeds." (36:54)

With one simple example, we can visualize this truth that a person who goes after narcotics and alcoholic drinks and no matter how much one explains that these things will ruin him, and sicken his heart and destroy his nerves, he does not listen.

He spends several weeks or months drowned in these killing pleasures and gradually develops ulcers, heart disease, nerve disease and then he spends tens of years until the end of his life suffering because of this and he groans night and day.

Can one object here why does a person who only sinned for several weeks or months have to suffer for tens of years?

It is readily stated in response that this is the result of his own actions. Even if he were to live longer than the Prophet Noah and were to live for tens of thousands of years and we were to continuously see him in pain and anguish, we would say that this is something he brought upon himself with his deeds.

Punishment on the Day of Judgment is like this. Thus, no one can object to the justice of the situation.

B. This is wrong that some people assume that the time limit of the punishment must be the same extent as the sin because the relation between a sin and punishment is not a temporal one. It depends upon the result and quality of the sin.

For instance, it is possible that a person in one second kill an innocent person and according to the laws of some countries, he is given life imprisonment. Here we see that the time of the sin was one quickly passing second whereas the punishment is for tens of years. No one con- siders this to be oppressive. Why? Because the question here is not one of days or weeks or months or years. It depends upon the quality of the sin and its result.

C. Eternity in hell and eternal punishment only belongs to those people who have closed all doors to salvation for themselves and they have drowned themselves in corruption, licentiousness, kufr and hypocrisy so that the darkness of sin takes over their entire being and, as a result, that person takes on the color of sin and kufr.

The Holy Quran says,

"Nay, those who seek gain in evil and are girt round by their sins they are companions of the fire: therein shall they abide (forever)." (2:81)

These kinds of individuals have completely cut off their connection with God and have closed all doors to their salvation and wellbeing.

These kinds of individuals are like birds who purposefully break their own wings, pullout their feathers, are obliged to walk forever upon the earth and are deprived of flying through the skies.

Noticing the three points given above clarifies the issue that eternal punishment which belongs to a particular group of hypocrites or kuffar does not oppose the principle of justice. This is the ominous result of their deeds themselves. The Divine Prophets had previously told them that their deeds would have these results.

It is clear that if individuals be ignorant and the invitation of the prophets not be known to them and if they commit evil deeds out of ignorance, they will not receive such a difficult punishment.

It is also necessary to point out that verses of the Holy Quran and Islamic Traditions are used because the ocean of Divine Mercy is so great and extensive that a large group of transgressors are included; some by means of intercession; some by means of forgiveness and some, because of small, good deeds which they performed. God, in His greatness, gives great reward for those small, good deeds.

And another group, after they have been punished for a time in hell: and have been purified, they will return because of Divine Mercy.

The only group remaining is the one which has enmity towards the truth and commit oppression, corruption and hypocrisy so that their whole being is covered in oppression, kufr and faithlessness.

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​[باللغة العربية]

​من مقاطع دعاء الندبة الشريف، في بيان مظلومية أهل البيت (عليهم السلام)، والنداء الممزق للقلوب بالبكاء عليهم انتظاراً للمنتقم (عجل الله تعالى فرجه الشريف):

​«... وَلَمَّا قَضى نَحبَهُ (الإمام علي)... لَم يُمتَثَل أمرُ رَسُولِ اللهِ (صلى الله عليه وآله) في الهادِينَ بَعدَ الهادِينَ...

فَعَلى الأطائِبِ مِن أهلِ بَيتِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلِيٍّ صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيهِما وَآلِهِما فَليَبكِ الباكُونَ، وَإياهُم فَليَندُبِ النّادِبُونَ، وَلِمِثلِهِم فَلتَذرِفِ الدُّمُوعُ، وَلِيَصرُخِ الصارِخُونَ، وَيَضِجَّ الضَّاجُّونَ، وَيَعِجَّ العاجُّونَ.»

​المصدر: دعاء الندبة / إقبال الأعمال للسيد ابن طاووس، ج ١، ص ٢٩٧

​[English Translation]

​An excerpt from the holy Supplication of Lamentation (Dua al-Nudba), recounting the oppression of the pure Household, and the heart-rending call to mourn them while awaiting the avenger (may Allah hasten his reappearance):

​"...When he (Imam Ali) passed away... the command of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his family) was not obeyed regarding the guides one after another...

For the immaculate ones from the household of Muhammad and `Ali may Allah bless both of them and their household, let weepers weep.

For them too, let lamenters lament. For the like of them, let tears be shed, screamers scream, yellers yell, and wailers wail."

​Source: Dua al-Nudba / Iqbal al-A'mal by Sayyid Ibn Tawus, Vol. 1, Page 297

​Note: Translation verified by the poster. Please gently correct me if there are any unintended errors.

What Makes Death So Difficult?

Death is one of life’s greatest certainties, yet it is also one of its greatest fears. Most people do not fear death simply because life will end. They fear leaving behind what they know and stepping into what they have not prepared for. This reality invites each of us to ask an important question: What am I truly investing in?

Imam al-Hasan (p) offers a profound answer that encourages us to reflect on the way we live today. He (p) is reported to have said in response to someone who asked, “Why do we hate death?” “Because you have demolished your hereafter and constructed your world [at the expense of demolishing your hereafter], and you hate to move from construction to destruction“(Al-Sadouq, Maani al-Akhbar, p. 390).

With remarkable clarity, Imam al-Hasan (p) shifts the conversation away from death itself, and toward the life we are living now. The problem is not that death exists. Rather, it is that we often spend our energy building a comfortable worldly life while neglecting the eternal life that awaits us.

Our homes, careers, wealth, and accomplishments all have value, but they are temporary. If they become our only focus, the thought of leaving them behind naturally fills us with fear. Death feels like losing everything because we have invested everything here.

The Imam (p) reminds us that every prayer, every act of kindness, every moment of sincerity, and every good deed is a brick laid in our true home, the Hereafter. The more we build that eternal abode, the less frightening the journey toward it becomes.

This powerful saying is not meant to make us fear death, but to encourage us to live with purpose. We are called to build both this world and the next, without allowing worldly pursuits to come at the expense of our relationship with God.

Source: https://imam-us.org/martyrdom-anniversary-of-imam-hasan-al-mujtaba-p-1448-a-h

To learn more about this blessed Imam:

https://al-islam.org/life-imam-al-hasan-al-mujtaba-baqir-sharif-al-qurashi

https://realshiabeliefs.wordpress.com/category/shia-beliefs/imam-hasan-mujtaba/

Pearls of Wisdom from Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba (a) on the Holy Qur’an

Let us refute this. But before I do that, I want to state that the brother used AI for this, so many points are just blatantly lies as it's an AI. Let us start by first presenting the hadith. The hadith is:

>1. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Yunus from abu Ayyub al-Khazzaz who has narrated the following:

“I once asked Isma’il ibn Ja’far, ’When it is permissible for a boy to testify?’ He said, ’It is permissible when he becomes ten years old.’ I then asked, ‘Can he issue a command?’ He said, ‘The Messenger of Allah ﷺ went to bed with ‘A’ishah when she was ten years old, and it is not permissible to go to bed with a girl unless she is a woman. When a boy becomes ten years old his commanding is permissible and his testimony is admissible.’”-Kitab al-Kafi, volume 7, book 5, chapter 11, hadith 1.

Grade: Sahih according to Allama al-Majlisi RAH.

This is a very easy refute:

1. Ismail is not hujjah upon the Twelver Shias.

2. This hadith goes against historical sources.

3. This hadith does not mention her age at marriage.

4. The claim that this was cited by Shaykh al-Tusi RAH is false. This hadith is not mentioned in the entire chapter: https://lib.eshia.ir/10083/9/181

5. Similarly, no mention is made of this hadith or that Aisha was young by Shaykh al-Muhsin RAH in his Ayan al-Shia.

6. Kashf al-Ghumma also does not mention her age either.

7. Modern scholars aren't bowing down to the West and basing their morality on them. The West only 200 years ago made the age of consent higher.

8. The people who narrated the events of Karbala who weren't the Imams AS, were eye witnesses of Karbala. Just like those who narrated about al-Ghair, were eye witnesses of it. Ismail wasn't an eye witness of the Prophet SAWA.

9. The Ahadith where people like Zurara RA are giving Fatawa without any proof, can't be used with this hadith. As the words that they are claiming are found said by the Imams AS too. Refer back to the chapter of Tadhib al-Ahkam, you will find a narration from a non-infallible on the age of a boy when his testimony is permissible. The companions RA doing ijtihad is a separate debate, than the one being debated.

10. The Prophet SAWA marrying her young isn't the problem. The problem is that the hadith has been narrated by someone who is not hujjah. Also it contradicts historical reports.

I urge everyone to read this: https://al-islam.org/articles/how-old-was-ayshah-when-she-married-prophet-muhammad-sayyid-muhammad-husayn-husayni-al

And also this: https://www.al-ameli.com/edara/print.php?id=325

Lastly, never take sources from AI without checking them too. It bases its answers on how you talk or how you want it to talk. May Allah forgive and guide us all. Ilahi Ameen.

Tasbihat al-Arba‘ah - the tasbih recited during the third and/or the fourth rakahs of 3 or 4 rakah prayers.

Is this unique to only Shias or do Sunnis say the same or maybe something similar? If the Prophet (SAWW) recited it in front of Sunni narrators surely they must’ve reported it.

Salam!
How is living in Indonesia as a lover of Ahlulbayt aleh as salam, like religious practice and other social affairs.

In this amazing lecture Shaykh speaks about living a sinful lifestyle and not holding ones accountable for living a irreligious lifestyle. One who justifies their sins by believing that God will never forgive them. Or that these sinful actions and behaviors are part of their culture. Trying to find excuses for not being religious. I will be more religious in the future. Spiritual Procrastination: Why do we procrastinate, what does spiritual procrastination look like, solutions towards spiritual procrastination.

salaam alaykum. Aalimah Fatema Meghji's Quran 30/30 course was one of the best I've taken. I loved the structure, the deadlines, the quizzes, the thoughtfulness in design. I completely understand why women take it over and over again. I was only able to take it once cause I found out about it too late and now she has paused as she is busy with family. Sr Nazmina Dhanji was the other remarkable teacher whose courses I really really loved with Arabiq online. unfortunately she also stopped as she is busy with translation projects now.

what I would like to know is, where can I take more of these guided Quranic courses where the teacher handholds my learning like these wonderful people I've come across? they are natural teachers that pull you in and increase your love for the Quran. it doesn't even have to be a full tafsir course, perhaps summary courses with taddabur. a course designed to hold you accountable and engaged at the same time.

any help and direction would be greatly appreciated.

jazakamallah

why in tasbihat al zahraa are we supposed to say allahu akbar 34 times instead of 33 like subhana allah and alhamdulilah

There is a hadith that is mentioned by opponents of Taqlid claiming Imam Sadiq forbid Taqlid but we analyze its source and authenticity.

Some also claim Sheikh Mufid was against taqlid, but is that really the case? Is there evidence that perhaps Sheikh Mufid was a marja of his time?

https://realshiabeliefs.wordpress.com/2026/07/21/did-imam-sadiq-prohibit-taqlid-the-ijtihad-of-sheikh-mufid/

Al-salam wa'alaykom

In the face of great injustice against the Palestinian people, we saw the true nature of Shia resistance against the greatest evil of our modern time.

I've become a bit more politically aware of the axis of resistance, but I'm finding it hard to reconcile the political and domestic rule of the Houthis (Ansar Allah) with the geopolitical situation.

What is our stance as Shia with the Houthis? Their human rights track record is quite honestly appalling and I'm confused what is our duty in this case?

Jazakum Allah khayr

In this article I have compiled a few authentic Shia hadith where certain companions of the Imams were chosen amongst their communities or even to different countries to provide religious fatwas and rulings to the people.

https://realshiabeliefs.wordpress.com/2026/07/21/companions-of-the-shia-imams-issuing-fatwas-religious-rulings-to-the-people/

Please everyone I need prayers. 🥺❤️‍🩹 It's not about upvotes. I really just honestly need prayers. You all don't need to do anything just please pray. I don't want my friend to lose hope. She's just a kid..she got a whole life ahead.

Edit: for those who don't know what happened. My friend's aunt passed away yesterday. She was her only remaining family. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. she is completely on her own right now. May Allah swt grant her aunt the highest ranks in Jannah and give my friend the strength, patience, and comfort she needs during this heartbreaking time. Please remember her in your heartfelt Duas.

Please moderators, don't delete this even if it isn't directly related to the Shia subreddit. I genuinely need advice from my Shia brothers and sisters because I don't know how to understand my situation Islamically.

I am a 19-year-old girl from Pakistan.

Last year, I completed my 12th grade with 81% and appeared for university entrance exams. There is a well-known, top-ranked Computer Science university right next to my house. My parents really wanted me to get in because it's close to home and one of the best universities in the country. I wanted the same and worked hard, but I couldn't make it. The closing merit for the computing programs was around 73%, while my aggregate was 69%.

After that, I took a partial gap year and had the opportunity to go for Arbaeen. It was one of my biggest dreams, but it also became emotionally exhausting for me.

My relationship with my father has never been very close. During Arbaeen, we spent almost the whole day together except when we were at the Haram. He has a habit of giving lectures and constantly telling us what to do. I know he wants what's best for us, and I genuinely tried to obey him, but every day there were new instructions and I became mentally exhausted.

One night during the walk, I cried in front of him because I felt overwhelmed, but instead of comforting me, he became angrier. I still apologized because I felt guilty. The next day he apologized too, and things became normal.

Later in Karbala, my parents were talking and I signaled to my mother not to backbite. She jokingly told my father, and he started defending himself. Then my sister called, and while I was sitting right there, he spoke negatively about me to her, saying that when I'm in a good mood I'm fine, otherwise I'm always irritated and it was because he was explaining me since he is talking about me in front of me it's not geebah My sister also said that I don't understand the status of parents. Hearing that shattered me because I was genuinely trying so hard to become a better daughter.

Since my 2023 ziyarah, Allah, through the blessings of Imam al-Hussayn (a.s.), changed me so much. Before that, I used to isolate myself, rarely express love, and struggled with my temper. Part of the reason I isolated myself was because I had been bullied growing up for both my nature and my looks. It affected my confidence deeply. After that ziyarah, I sincerely started working on myself, and even my family noticed the positive change and i got braces in 2023 aswl

But I'm still human. Sometimes I become overwhelmed. I don't shout at people or intentionally disrespect anyone, but my tone may become irritated, or I may not respond as cheerfully as I normally would. If I realize I'm wrong, I apologize.

What hurts is that instead of seeing me as someone who is genuinely trying, when i do wrong I hear comments like, "You know so much about Islam, don't you know this?" or "You attend majalis, yet you behave like this?" I have never claimed to be especially knowledgeable. I'm simply trying to become a better Muslim.

During Ramadan, my sister-in-law told me that I had "become bad again" after improving so much, and those words shattered me. I still apologized to her. My sister often raises her voice at me, but if I refuse one request—which I rarely do—I'm told that I've changed.

I'm trying to balance university, financial stress, improving my akhlaq, and living in a joint family where there is constant backbiting and criticism and everyone almost don't like everyone and backbite each other . Sometimes I feel judged , especially by my sister-in-law. I'm just tired.

Even after we returned home, my father would repeatedly tell me to "change yourself." I know he meant well, but after hearing it over and over, I felt emotionally drained. Arbaeen had always been my dream, yet I came back spiritually exhausted because of everything that happened.

The thing is, I don't hate my father. I know he has sacrificed so much for us and wants what's best for us. I also know he worries about our future. But because of our past, sometimes when he repeatedly reminds me to learn skills or earn online, I become overwhelmed. I don't disrespect him, but inside I feel irritated, and then I feel guilty for feeling that way. My sisters seem much better at handling these things, even tho she also feel pressure but takes it out in front of ppl while i dont i know my family already have stress about finances

Since 2023, my family has been facing financial difficulties. My father has often encouraged my sister and me to learn skills and earn online to the point he said to us that he isnt satisfied w current lifestyle altho we arent even that poor idek atp its only finances or our own israf and un gratefulness and he continued to say in front of mama like that they will do something when smth happens to me i mean i undrstnd he was stressed but still . The truth is, I had been trying all along. I just never told my parents because I wanted to tell them only after I had actually succeeded. Unfortunately, despite trying, I failed.

Eventually, I found a remote job that paid 30,000 PKR for one month, but the company suffered losses, so the work ended.

In February 2026, I started studying at another university. It is still considered a good university for Computer Science, although not as prestigious as the one near my home.

While studying there, I decided to appear for that university's entrance test again. This time I learned from my previous mistakes and prepared much more effectively.

Muharram came during my preparation, but after the 10th, I gave it everything I had. My routine became simple: wake up, study, eat, attend majalis, study again until late at night, sacrifice social media, sleep, and repeat. I genuinely tried my best.

The test went well. My score would have been enough to meet last year's merit for Software Engineering, Cyber Security, and Data Science.

However, this year the university unexpectedly changed its admission policy, and the merit increased significantly. The closing merit for my desired program became 75.12%, while my aggregate was 74.45%.

I missed it by only 0.67%.

I didn't know how to react when I saw the result. I had already started dreaming about studying there.

The next day, I went to the university to ask if I had any chance in the second merit list. They told me my chances were only around 0.1%.

When I told my mother, she comforted me, but I know how much she wanted me to get in too. Later, when I saw her sleeping, I cried because I felt like I had disappointed her.

The hardest part is that I can literally see university from my kitchen window every day.

Not only did I fail to get into the university we all wanted, but I also still haven't been able to earn enough to reduce my family's financial burden.

I am still trying.

Last year, my sister started a business. Recently, she hasn't been able to focus on it much, so I began creating content for it. I plan to continue, although I haven't told my parents because I want to grow it before showing them.

Today, while reading my daily hadith, I came across these words:

> "Behind all the ups and downs of life exist the Divine decree, God's will, and a trial."

Did this happen because I didn't put in enough effort? Or was it Allah's decree?

I know I made mistakes last year, and my 11th-grade marks affected my aggregate. But this year I truly worked hard. That's why I'm confused.

Was this outcome because of my own shortcomings? Or because Allah, in His wisdom, decreed something different for me?

When I look at my parents, I feel guilty.

Deep down, I know I'm not a bad daughter because I genuinely tried. I don't shout at my parents, deliberately disobey them, or disrespect them. I know this isn't the end of the world, and I believe Allah can still grant me success. But I wanted to make my parents happy now. I wanted to make them proud, help ease their financial burden, and achieve this dream for myself too.

Whenever I see that university or my parents' faces, I feel like crying.

I still pray that somehow my name appears in the second merit list.

Whenever my parents ask whether I've found work or what progress I've made in learning AI skills, I become overwhelmed. I know they're only worried about our future, but the repeated questions make me feel like I'm failing them.

please help

May Allah reward anyone who reads this and remembers me and my family in their duas. Ameen.

I’m genuinely so confused because I’m hearing so many different things.

Is it:

Allahumma Salli 'ala Muhammad wa Aali Muhammad

Or

Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammad wa 'ala aali Muhammad, kama sallayta 'ala Ibrahim wa 'ala aali Ibrahim, innaka Hamidun Majid.

Allahumma barik 'ala Muhammad wa 'ala aali Muhammad, kama barakta 'ala Ibrahim wa 'ala aali Ibrahim, innaka Hamidun Majid.

Is it batil if I say the second one? Am I only supposed to say the first one?

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​[باللغة العربية]

عن الإمام موسى الكاظم (عليه السلام) في بيان فضل وعظمة المؤمنين المنتظرين للإمام المهدي (عجل الله تعالى فرجه الشريف) في زمن الغيبة:

​«طُوبَى لِشِيعَتِنَا الْمُتَمَسِّكِينَ بِحُبِّنَا فِي غَيْبَةِ قَائِمِنَا، الثَّابِتِينَ عَلَى مُوَالَاتِنَا وَالْبَرَاءَةِ مِنْ أَعْدَائِنَا، أُولَئِكَ مِنَّا وَنَحْنُ مِنْهُمْ، رَضُوا بِنَا أَئِمَّةً وَرَضِينَا بِهِمْ شِيعَةً، فَطُوبَى لَهُمْ ثُمَّ طُوبَى لَهُمْ، وَاللَّهِ هُمْ مَعَنَا فِي دَرَجَتِنَا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ.»

​المصدر: كمال الدين وتمام النعمة للشيخ الصدوق، ج ٢، ص ٣٦١

​[English Translation]

​Narrated from Imam Musa Al-Kadhim (peace be upon him) regarding the virtue and greatness of the believers awaiting Imam Al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance) during the occultation:

​"Blessed are our Shia who hold fast to our love during the occultation of our Qa'im, who are steadfast in their devotion to us and in repudiating our enemies.

They are from us and we are from them. They are pleased with us as Imams, and we are pleased with them as Shia.

So, blessed are they, and again, blessed are they! By Allah, they will be with us in our rank on the Day of Resurrection."

​Source: Kamal al-Din wa Tamam al-Ni'mah by Al-Saduq, Vol. 2, Page 361

​Note: Translation assisted by AI and verified by the poster. Please gently correct me if there are any unintended errors.

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Salam has anyone had any success stories with Salat Al Layla/ Nama as e Shab if so please share!

As the title sums it up I feel so distant from Allah swt and yes ahlul bayt atm. My prayers (when I gather the will do it on time) feels more a habit rather than spiritual connection like it used to.

I fall asleep listening to lectures online.. open Qu'ran and Najul Balagha read a little then immediately close it and let other thoughts take over.

I feel less close to Allah today than I did at a time in my life I was not even a practising Muslim. Even in those times I spoke to my creator daily and felt his presence... Recently had a series of bad experiences from shia people I got to know with an open heart that I later found out were backbiting about me, others - men who came to befriend me with bad intentions and I think that makes me want to give up this path. Then again I remind myself a few bad apples doesn't reflect a whole people and my beliefs are steadfast but its left me feeling very empty. Like I am fighting against a wave trying to push me the other way and while before I was swimming through it, today I am drowning 😔

i want to add its not just the few bad encounters.. its also life itself. this year i experienced two major bereavements in the family so some of this maybe latent grief, also had my heart set on a job I almost got 5 rounds of interview later they went with the other finalist.. they said you amongst ths top two out of 500 applicants but that felt like a consolation prize and I was left feeling I am really a bit useless. I know this is the time to knuckle down and focus more on deen but it feels empty atm