I'll see you when i get there

When i first heard that everyone will recognise each other in Jannah, even if they had only crossed each other's path once in this world - i didnt know how that would be. You see, i forget faces fast and names even faster! As a Jannah hopeful, i was wondering how i would recognise someone i saw at a supermarket etc - but as i know Allah's word is final and true, i accepted. SubhanAllah! Allah brought the answer in front of me. Off late i have been frequenting Islamic conferences around town Alhamdolillah. Also got an opportunity to participate in some events/ with some organisations and more than once i spotted people i had seen at a conference or a meeting elsewhere! A light bulb went on in my head - Just like this i will recognise the people from dunya. I may not know them or their name but i will know i have seen them before. Amazing, eh? Think about it: if you are working in the way of Allah, trying to be sincere and so is person X in the same country - chances are you will meet or see person X somewhere (sirat al mustaqeem is straight, afterall!) - and then if both of you were to enter Jannah Inshallah - you will recognise each other. WOW! So, here is what i will say to you - I'll see YOU when i get there :))

I Accept = I Submit

Have you heard the story of Yusuf AS? I mean, besides the part that he was so handsome SubhanAllah, that women cut themselves! In short, Yusuf AS was thrown in a well by his brothers, out of jealousy, sold as slave, grew up in Egypt far away from his homeland and family, was unjustly sent to prison and then made made minister of agriculture upon release.
Imagine he was a pious god-fearing adolescent/teen, son of a prophet, the apple of his father's eye - yet when he's thrown in the land of mushriks, as a second-class citizen he does not complain ONCE. He accepts! When he is sent to prison, without ever having commit a crime, he doesnot complain - rather chooses his sentence over the fitna of the women. He accepts! He patiently awaits his release and continues his da'wah, even in prison. When he is released, he could easily have gone back home; instead he chooses to help the Egyptians with their agriculture and a famine he knew would strike soon. His patience and submission is exemplary! But why is this story in the Quran, why was our beloved Prophet SAW told about it, why are we told about it?
We may be in a situation that we did not choose, among people we'd rather not be with, in a circumstance we did nothing to deserve,  we may face persecution for our beliefs, and our good intention may be doubted BUT we must accept. We must know this is the will of Allah SWT, submit to it and hold steadfast; and keep on working. Just like Yusuf AS did.
Chin up soldier!