At a time in which the Muslims are beset with trials from every periphery, it is a time when Muslims should continue being Muslims, only better Muslims. I would say to my dear brothers and sisters in Islam “don’t be Sad”; if you are on the true religion – believing in One God and all the Messengers sent to mankind, then don’t be sad.
“…Bear with patience whatever befalls you….” (Qur’an 31:17)
and “Be not sad, surely Allah is with us.” (Qur’an 9:40)
Our Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said: “Verily, if Allah loves a people, He makes them go through trials. Whoever is satisfied, for him is contentment, and whoever is angry upon him is wrath.” (Tirmidhi)
Allah is sufficient for us
“Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs. So they returned with Grace and Bounty from Allah. No harm touched them; and they followed the good Pleasure of Allah. And Allah is the owner of Great Bounty.” (Qur’an 3:173-174)
“And
put your trust in Allah if you are believers indeed...”
(Qur’an 5:23)
“O
you who believe! Seek help in patience and the prayer...”
(Qur’an 2:153)
By leaving your affairs to Allah by depending on Him, by trusting in His promise, by being pleased with His decree, by thinking favourably of Him, and by waiting patiently for His help, you reap some of the greater fruits of faith. When you incorporate these qualities, you will be at peace concerning the future, because you will depend on your Lord for everything. As a result, you will find care, help, protection and victory.
Pre-ordainment
“No
calamity befalls on earth or in yourselves but is inscribed in the
Book of Decrees – before We bring it into existence.”
(Qur’an 57:22)
The pen has dried, and the pages have been lifted: all events shall come to pass have already been written. Whatever has befallen you was not meant to escape you, and whatever has escaped you was not meant to befall you: if this belief were to be firmly ingrained in your heart, then all hardships and difficulty would become ease and comfort.
The Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever Allah wishes good for, He inflicts him (with hardship).” (Bukhari)
Verily,
with hardship, there is relief
“Verily,
with hardship there is relief”
(Qur’an 94:6)
“Perhaps Allah may bring victory or a decision
according to His Will.” (Qur’an 5:52)
And the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhu): “..Be mindful of Allah, you will find Him before you. Get to know Allah in prosperity and He will know you in adversity… And know that victory comes with patience, relief with affliction, and ease with hardship.” (Tirmidhi)
Accept
life as it is
If
you read the Qur’an you will see that all the Prophets went through
trials and tribulations. Life is a test so let us learn from the best
examples of our Prophets. “Or
think you that you will enter Paradise without such (trials) as came
to those who passed away before you? They were afflicted with severe
poverty, ailments and were shaken.”
(Qur’an 2:214)
We should know that if we are pleased with our Lord, He will be pleased with us. And if you are pleased with your Lord no matter what the situation is, then you will find that you have earned your Lord’s pleasure. On the other hand, there are hypocrites whom Allah rejects their deeds. They are displeased with what Allah sends down and they hate seeking His pleasure; thus their deeds are performed in vain.
Remembrance
of Allah Ta’ala
“Verily,
in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.”
(Qur’an 13:28)
“Therefore
remember Me and I will remember you…”
(Qur’an 2:152)
The
prayer….the prayer – we must return to our Masjids
“O’
you who believe! Seek help in patience and the Prayer.”
(Qur’an 2:153)
By earnestly performing the five daily prayers, we achieve the greatest of blessings: cleared off our sins and increase in rank with our Lord. Prayer is a potent remedy for our sickness, for it instills our faith in our souls.
As for those that keep away from the mosque and away from prayer, for them is unhappiness, wretchedness and an embittered life.
“For them is destruction and Allah will make their deeds vain.” (Qur’an 47:8)
Take
a moment to reflect
O’
whose mind has wandered in grief, O’ you whose eyes are loaded with
tears; relax and know that your Creator aids, and that His mercy will
bring you peace. And know that your reward is secure with He Who
doesn’t disappoint the one who seeks to please Him. Be at peace,
for after poverty comes joyous meeting, and after sleeplessness comes
sound rest. O you who are oppressed in the lands, who suffer from
hunger, pain, sickness and poverty, rejoice in the knowledge that you
will soon be satisfied with food and that you will be happy and in
good health.
Let us make these supplications, their purpose being to eliminate hardship, anxiety and grief:
“There is no worthy of worship except Allah, the Ever Forbearing, the Most Great. There is none worthy of worship except Allah, the Lord of the Tremendous Throne. There is none worthy of worship One Who sustains and protects all that exists, there is none worthy of worship except You, and by Your Mercy do we seek Your aid.”
“So be patient, with a good patience...” (Qur’an 70:5)