Br. Khalil Jafar eloquently explains that “the closer we get to enlightenment, the harder it gets…” Sometimes, before reaching the great heights, those on the path of finding themselves will undergo severe depression. This is all part of the process of transforming and Imam Ali (A) explains, “expect relief at the tightening of the chains…”. A sudden change in one's life is inevitably going to occur for those destined for greater things; will you undertake the challenge? Or will you give up when things get difficult? It is in the darkest nights that the stars can be seen in all their splendor. Courtesy Islamic Pulse