TRIALS

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If being a Muslim means living a stress/problem-free life, who on this planet would not be a Muslim? But it is not so, trying times would come for both the believers and non-believers as Allah(s.w.t) said;

“And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient”

Quran (2v 155)

Trials are however a test of faith and they come in various forms which includes emotional break-down, loss, stress, addiction, failure at achieving a goal, the rising of doubts, etc. but remember and don’t forget the threat/promise of the chief deceiver(shaytan) to destroy you and make sure that in the end you are ruined, this is a goal he is determined to achieve and from this we seek refuge in Allah(s.w.t).
Trials are also blessings in disguise, as Allah(s.w.t) says;

“Fighting has been enjoined upon you while it is hateful to you. But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah Knows, while you know not.”

Quran (2v 216)

The more challenges you face and overcome (with faith), the more believing and strong in faith you become and your actions in times of trials indicates how believing you are.
 The difference however between when a believer and a non-believer is tested, is that while a believer is recompensed(i.e. rewarded) rewarded for his patience, the non-believer gets nothing as we learn from the saying of the Prophet(s.a.w)
“How wonderful is the affair of the believer, for his affairs are all good, and this applies to no one but the believer. If something good happens to him, he is thankful for it and that is good for him. If something bad happens to him, he bears it with patience and that is good for him.”
Also, trials for a believer is a test of faith one by which you prove your sincerity to Allah(s.w.t).
“Do the people think that they will be left to say, "We believe" and they will not be tried?

But We have certainly tried those before them, and Allah will surely make evident those who are truthful, and He will surely make evident the liars.”

Qur’an (29v 2-3)

Be patient, contented and grateful.
We ask Allah(s.w.t) by his might and power to keep us firm upon faith(in good and otherwise) for indeed He(subhanok) is the mighty and we are the weak.
From the desk of a creative Muslim
Abdultoyyib ibn Musediq



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