Our life is marred with difficulties, misfortunes, and challenges to the extent that, sometimes, we question the Causer (Allah) of these difficulties, or attribute the causes of our misfortunes to some created being. This is wrong in Islam. A Muslim must believe that Allah is behind everything and whatever happens to him is from Allah. So, do you want to be that Muslim believer who is committed not just by words, but by actions striving for the cause of Allah with your wealth and life? Do you want to remain faithful even in the toughest time of your trial and tribulation? Following are some important tips to note:
Know That Trials and Tribulations are Part of Your Life
As a Muslim, you should know that your life is complicated and challenging, and you must live with that. For any where you look at it-- from securing a good job to putting food on the table-- you'll find out that the challenges are overwhelming, the tasks are devastating, and the struggles are mind-boggling. Knowing that this is part of your life will be therapeutic for your faith even in the hardest moment of your trial. The Quran says: "Be sure we shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss in goods or lives or the fruits (of your toil), but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere, who say, when afflicted with calamity: "To Allah we belong, and to Him is our return... " (Quran 2:155-156).
Know the Purpose of Trials and Tribulations
There are four possible reasons for trials and afflictions:
1. They are to test the faith of believers to separate the true believers from others.
2. They happen to train or educate believers in patience and dependence on Allah and in facing the difficult realities of life in this world.
3. They could befall to elevate the status of believers.
4. And they could be a result of one's own sins and mistakes and a compensation for one's wrongdoings.
This is crucial in keeping the believing Muslims firm in whatever condition they find themselves.
Keep Patient
Don't give up in whatever crucial condition you find yourself; keep patient. Always be certain that no condition is permanent. Hold on to your faith and keep praying for "surely with every difficulty, there is relief" (Quran 94:6).
Never Despair
If you want to be a believing Muslim, you must have zero tolerance of despair. Never lose hope from the mercy of the most Merciful. Allah wants us to be patient during the times of difficulty and afflictions and not to despair, because despair is the result of non-belief. Allah says, "Truly no one despairs of Allah's soothing mercy except those who have no faith" (Quran 12:87).
Always Expect a Reward
There is always light at the end of the tunnel. That is what a believing Muslim should always count on in order to keep his faith safe and steady. With dedication, constancy, and perseverance a reward will certainly come to light after a long journey of sorrow.
Doing the above tips will not only upgrade your iman status from Muslim-by-lips to Muslim-by-deeds, it will also helps you keep your faith intact in the most difficult times of trials and tribulations.
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