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A university student has just finished all his courses.  But before he could  take his  diploma, the university asks him to return his student card. Is it unfair this student has to give back his student card? Even though he did nothing wrong?  Of course it's fair. Firstly, the card always belonged to the university, who only lent the student the card for his student period. So of course the university can take it back when he graduates.  The same applies to all blessings. We don't actually have what we have. They all belong to Allah. وَمَا بِكُم مِّن نِّعْمَةٍ فَمِنَ اللّهِ   (And whatever you have of blessings/favor, is from Allah) So when the Owner takes back what He Owns, we need to accept and allow Him to take it back. Aka إخلاص. We have no right to complain. But remember, Allah is Al-Hakim, al-Alim. The Most Wise, the all-Knowing. And Allah is Al-Rahman, Al-Rahim. Allah is very, very kind to us, despite our sins and mistakes. He loves to give. So when