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Verily, After Hardship Comes Ease
Verily, After Hardship Comes Ease
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Verily, After Hardship Comes Ease
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]
****Being sad is not encouraged in IslamAllah Subhana wa’taala said:
*“So do not become weak, nor be sad…”* (Qur’an 3:139)
*“And grieve not over them, and be not distressed because of what they
plot.” *(Qur’an 16:127)
Sadness prevents one from action instead of compelling one towards it. The
heart does not benefit through grief. The most beloved thing to the devil
is to hinder the worshipper in the path of Allah. The Muslim must repel
sadness and fight in any way that is permissible in Islam.
****Allah is sufficient for us
Allah Subhana wa’taala said:
“*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-ordainmentAllah Subhana wa’taala said:
*“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 (pbuh) said,
*“Whoever Allah wishes good for, He inflicts him (with hardship).”*[Bukhari]
*For those who are afflicted with disaster, glad tidings await them: so
remain patient and happy with your Lord. “He cannot be questioned as to
what He does, while they will be questioned.” *(Qur’an 21:23)
****Verily, with hardship, there is reliefAllah Subhana wa’taala said:
*“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)
*The sea would not drown Prophet Moses (‘alayhissalaam) because he uttered
in confident, strong and truthful manner: “Nay verily! With me is my Lord,
He will guide me.*” (Qur’an 26:62)
Prophet Ibrahim (‘alayhissalam) did not feel its heat because of the help
he received from Allah.
*“We (Allah) said : O’ fire! Be you coolness and safety for Ibrahim.”
(Qur’an 21:69)*
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.
*Your recompense is with Allah*
When Allah, the Exalted takes something away from you, He compensates it
with something better, but only if you are patient and seek His reward.
Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said,
*“Whoever loses a loved one from the people of this world and then seeks
recompense with his Lord, will be compensated with Paradise.”*
Allah Subhana wa’tala said in Quran;
*Those who are in this world and are close to Allah will be raised in the
highest of heaven: “Peace be upon you, because you peresevered in patience!
Excellent indeed is the final home!”* (Qur’an 13:24)
Truly, the life of this world is short and its treasures are few*. O’
afflicted ones, if you are patient you lose nothing; and though you may not
perceive it, you are profiting.*
***Extract honey but do not break the hive*
Allah Subhana wa’taala said:
*“Repel (the evil) with one which is better, then verily! He, between whom
and you there was enmity (will become) as though he was a close
friend.”*(Qur’an
41:34)
*“….and harm them not. And put your trust in Allah.” *(Qur’an 33:48)
Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said,**
*“Verily, Allah ordered me to keep relations with those that cut off,
forgive the ones who does an injustice with me, and to give to those who
withhold from me.”*
*“Those who repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allah loves the
good-doers.” *(Qur’an 3-134)
*Remembrance of Allah*Allah Subhana wa’taala said:
*“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)
We should not be surprised when we hear that people who remember Allah are
at peace. What is truly surprising is how the negligent and unmindful
survive without remembering Him.
Allah says in the Qur’an,*“They are dead, lifeless and they know not when
they will be raised up.”*(Qur’an 16: 21)
Truly, He is near when supplicated: He hears when he is called and He
answers when He is invoked, so humble yourself before Him and ask of Him
sincerely. Repeat His beautiful names, and mention Him alone as worthy of
worship. Mention His praises, supplicate to Him: you will find then – by
the will of Allah – happiness, peace and illumination.
*“So Allah gave them the reward of this world and the excellent reward of
the Hereafter.” *(Qur’an 3:148)
Loving Allah, knowing Him, remembering Him, seeking peace in Him, singling
Him out for complete love, fear, hope and dependence – these qualities when
combined in a person, constitute a sort of heaven on earth. These are
qualities that bring peace to those who love Allah, a sort of peace that
has no comparison in this world.
It is important that a special relationship exists in the heart between the
slave and his Lord, a relationship that allows the slave to feel so close
to his Lord that he requires no other. Thus, he finds company when he is
alone, and he tastes the sweetness of remembering Him and supplicating to
Him. Allah’s slave will continually face hardship and difficulty until he
dies, but if he has a special relationship with his Lord, all of the
hardships of life will become easy for him.
****The prayer….the prayer – we must return to our mosquesAllah
Subhana’watala says:
*“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)
References:
The Noble Qur’an (Muhsin Khan/Muhammad Hilali Translation)
Don’t Be Sad – Shaykh ‘Aaidh Al-Qarni
*“Verily, along with every hardship is relief, verily, along with hardship
is relief. So when you have finished (your occupation), devote yourself for
Allah’s worship. And to your Lord (Alone) turn (all your) intentions and
hopes.” [TMQ 94:5-8]*
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Composed and Edited by Princess *IM* >
Do Not Be Sad
*
Cast off anxiety*
Do not be sad, for your Lord says:
*Have we not opened your breast for you [O ’ Muhammad]? (Qur’an 94: 1)*
The message of this verse embraces all those who carry the truth, who see
the light, and who tread the path of guidance.
*1s he whose breast Allah has opened to Islam, so that he is in light from
His Lord [as he who is non-Muslim]? So, woe to those whose hearts are
hardened against the remembrance of Allah! (Qur’an 39: 22)*
Therefore there is a truth that causes the heart to be opened and a
falsehood that causes it to harden.
*And whosoever Allah wills to guide, He opens his breast to Islam. (Qur’an
6: 125)*
So the acceptance of and adherence to this Religion is a goal that cannot
be achieved except by the one who is blessed.
* Be not sad [or afraid], surely Allah is with us. (Qur’an 9: 4O)*
All those that have faith in Allah’s care, guardianship, and mercy speak
the words that are related in this verse.
*Those [i.e. believers] unto whom the people [hypocrites] said, `Verily,
the people [pagans] have gathered against you [a great army], therefore,
fear them’. But it [only] increased them in Faith, and they said: ‘Allah
[Alone] is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs [for
us]. (Qur’an 3: 173)*
His being Sufficient for us frees us from dependence upon others, and His
Guardianship protects us.
*‘Prophet [Muhammad]! Allah is Sufficient for you and for the believers who
.follow you. (Qur ‘an 8: 64)*
And put your trust in the Ever-Living One Who dies not… (Qur’an 25: 58)
And endure you patiently [O’ Muhammad]; your patience is not but .from
Allah. And grieve not over them [polytheists and pagans, etc.], and be not
distressed because of what they plot. Truly, Allah is with those who fear
Him [keep their duty unto Him] and those who are good-doers. (Qur ‘an 16:
127-128)
Allah being with them in this verse refers to a special blessing for his
obedient worshippers, in terms of protection, care, support, and
guardianship. This is in proportion to the level of their faith, actions,
and efforts.
*So do not become weak [against your enemy], nor be sad, and you will be
superior [in victory] if you are indeed [true] believers. (Qur’an 3: 139)*
*They will do you no harm, barring a trifling annoyance; and if they fight
against you, they will show you their backs, and they will not be helped.
(Qur’an 3: 111)*
*Allah has decreed: `Verily! It is I and My Messengers who shall be the
victorious’. Verily, Allah is All-Powerful, All-Mighty. (Qur ‘an 58: 21)*
*Verily, we will indeed make victorious Our Messengers and those who
believe [in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism] in this world’s life
and on the Day when the witnesses will stand forth [i.e. Day of
Resurrection]. (Qur ‘an 40: 51)*
*And my affair I leave it to Allah. Verily, Allah is the All-Seer of [His]
slaves. So Allah saved him from the evils that they plotted [against him].
(Qur ‘an 40: 44, 45)*
*And in Allah should the believers put their trust. (Qur’an 3: 122)*
Don’t be sad: live today as if it were the last day of your life. With this
frame of mind and outlook towards life, you have no reason to allow sadness
or anger to steal the little time you have. In a hadith, the Prophet
(Blessings and Peace be upon him) said:
“When the morning comes upon you, then do not expect to see the evening,
and when you see the night, do not expect to see the morning.”
In other words, live with heart, body, and soul for today only, without
dwelling upon the past and without being anxious about the future. An Arab
poet said:
“The past is lost forever, and that which is hoped for is from the unseen,
so all that you have is the present hour.”
Being preoccupied with the past and dragging past woes into the present -
these are the signs of an unstable and unsound mind. A Chinese proverb
reads:
“Do not cross the bridge until you reach it.”
In other words, be anxious over events only when they come to pass. One of
our pious predecessors said,
“O’ son of Adam, verily, you have only three days: Yesterday, and it has
forsaken you; tomorrow, and it has yet to arrive; and today, so fear Allah
and obey Him in it.”
How can he truly live who carries with him the concerns of the past, the
present, and the future? How can one find peace, while constantly
recollecting that which has already occurred? One plays a past event back
in his mind, feels its pain, and yet benefits nothing from the process.
The meaning of, `when the morning comes, do not expect to see the evening,
and when the evening comes, do not expect to see the morning,’ is that we
should not have lofty or long-term hopes for this world. Expect death and
do your best in doing good deeds. Do not let your concerns and ambitions
surpass the limit of that day in which you live, a code that will allow you
to concentrate and spend all of your energies on being productive each day.
Use time efficiently and concentrate all of your efforts on achieving
something today, by improving your manners, taking care of your health, and
improving your relations with others.
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