During Tough Times* [[--- 9th Outing ---]]

 *During Tough Times*

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

This life is only one brief stage on its journey from Allah to Allah.. And Allah (swt) informs us repeatedly that our temporary life on this earth is merely a trial, a test, an examination period.

Furthermore,

It is wrong for us to say *‘let us enjoy the journey and forget about the destination’* - and If you find yourself in a train, you should not enjoy the beautiful scenes before first ask: *why am I here? Where is the destination?*

So,

We should ask ourselves this question several times - *‘what is the purpose of life?’*

Now,

Before we continue with doing justice to the above topic, there is need to push us through the QUESTION & ANSWER segment between Allah (swt) and His Angels.

*Adam and His Children inheriting the Earth, Generation after Generation:*

Allah (swt) say in surah Al-baqarah - chapter 2 verse 30:

وَإِذْ قَالَ رَبُّكَ لِلْمَلَيِكَةِ

And remember ["O Muhammad"] when your Lord said to the angels,

إِنِّي جَاعِلٌ فِي الَارْضِ خَلِيفَةً

Verily, I am going to place a Khalifah on earth - Meaning people reproducing generation after generation, century after century

قَالُواْ أَتَجْعَلُ فِيهَا مَن يُفْسِدُ فِيهَا وَيَسْفِكُ الدِّمَاء

Angels said to Allah: "Will You place therein those who will make mischief therein and shed blood!"

وَنَحْنُ نُسَبِّحُ بِحَمْدِكَ وَنُقَدِّسُ لَكَ

while we glorify You with praises and thanks and sanctify You."

Allah (swt) said to the angels in answer to their inquiry,

قَالَ إِنِّي أَعْلَمُ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ

He (Allah) said:I know that which you do not know - meaning, *"I know that the benefit of creating this type of creature outweighs the harm that you mentioned, that which you have no knowledge of. I will create among them Prophets and send Messengers. I will also create among them truthful, martyrs, righteous believers, worshippers, the modest, the pious, the scholars who implement their knowledge, humble people and those who love Allah and follow His Messengers."*

And,

Al-Qurtubi said:

The statement the angels uttered was not a form of disputing with Allah's, nor out of envy for the Children of Adam, as some mistakenly thought. Allah has described them as those who do not precede Him in speaking, meaning that they do not ask Allah anything without His permission.

*Why are we tested?*

This is a very common question from Muslims, people of other faiths, or no faith—so it’s important to reflect on it. Yes. Lack of answers can sometimes distance people from their faith — especially if a person doesn’t understand why trials happen they can start to feel life is unfair or even that Allah (swt) is being unfair. But Allah is Al-Adl, The Just. He never wants ill for His servants, He only wants the best for us.

REASONS:

1️⃣ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ ٱلْمَوْتَ وَٱلْحَيَوٰةَ لِيَبْلُوَكُمْ أَيُّكُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًاۚ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْغَفُورُ

"[He] who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed -  and He is the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving" 📚Al-Mulk 67:2

2️⃣ "...but His Will is to test you with what He has given you. So compete with one another in doing good. To Allah you will all return". 📚Quran 5:48

3️⃣ etc etc...

Servants of Allah!

There is a very important secret underlies the testing that takes place in this world. And believers who possess this secret, confront everything that befalls them with great patience. These people believe that not all our days will be the same. A day of sadness and another of happiness. A day of profit and another of loss. A day of hunger and a day of......

TO BE CONTINUED

سبحانك اللهم وبحمدك نشهد ان لا اله الا انت نستغفرك ونتوابوااليك