I was carpooling with some sisters to an AlMaghrib seminar and a sister gave us the example of life being like bumper cars.
Why can people laugh and be patient when riding bumper cars but not in life? Life is just like riding in a bumper car because you will encounter unexpected bumps, crashes, and sometimes you will get sandwiched between other cars or your car just stops in place while others around you seem to be having an easier time.
If we were truly patient and thankful to Allah subhanahu wa ta ala, we would not get upset at the bumps in life and just as we exit the rides laughing the truly successful ones will be laughing in paradise.
Ify Okoye 
so true ukhtee, so true. inshallah we can all work on taking the bumps in life a bit more graciously.
jazakAllahu kahyran sister, this is vry good masha’Allah, I know I am using this for some recent happenings.
Extremely good niseeha, thanks.
Asalamu alaykum,
I loved this analogy when I first heard if from that sister, make dua for her in sha Allah.
Wow mashallah! that is such a great way to look at things. Thank you for sharing. And may allah bless your friend and you. ameen
Asalamu alykum wa rahmatulahi wa barakatu,
A Gem indeed never been on a bumper car but I get the idea
May Allah bless you both and me and my mumi and dedi and my siss and my bros and the whole muslim nation Ameen
Asalamu alaykum wa Rahmatullah,
Sheryza, May Allah always envelop you in His mercy.
Orange Juice (I love that nickname), never been on a bumper car? You’re missing out.
Ameen to all of the duas. 🙂
Subhan Allah, what a beautiful example. Jazaki Allahu khayr for sharing dear sister.
You have a wonderful blog that
I’ll be reading from now on, insha’Allah 🙂
Asalamu alaykum,
Canadian Muslimah, have we met before? Welcome to Muslim Apple.