Salam Br. Ali,

Just a quick reminder for myself first and then for all others that Allah asks about more than just the wealth of the person as according to the hadeeth:

عن عبد الله بن مسعود رضي الله تعالى عنه قال: قال رسول الله : { لا تزول قدما ابن آدم يوم القيامة من عند الله حتى يسأل عن خمس: عن عمره فيما أفناه؟ وعن شبابه فيم أبلاه؟ وعن ماله من أين اكتسبه وفيم أنفقه؟ وماذا عمل فيما علم؟ }.

AbduAllah ibn Masood narrated that the prophet has said “every child of Adam will be asked about five on the day of judgment: His life and how he spent it, his youth and how lived it, his money how he earned it and where he spent it and his knowledge and what he has done with it”
So we will all be asked about everything no matter how big or little it may be.

Nomad78

jezaki Allahu khayran, very timely post, barak Allahu feeki

Subhanallah. Some people are just tested harder than others. But it is those very same people who will be held at the highest level on Yawmal Qiyamah, who will bring nothing to Allah except patience.

Just as the sister who wrote the article said, it sucks a lot, but even the Prophets were tested at even a higher level of tests. The article mentioned Yusuf (AS), but just to add on, look at Ayyub (AS). This man had a health, wealth, family, and status, and Allah (SWT) took away everything and more. But was it because Allah (SWT) hated him? Did he detest the presence of Ayyub (AS)? Was he punishing him for the sake of punishing him? No.

Then why? Why do all of this to a person? Because he loves us, right? Think about it for a sec. If you were a poor, homeless person with absolutely nothing in his or her possession except for the clothes on his back, how can Allah (SWT) question you on how you spent your life when you had nothing in your possession that could possibly allow him to live in this life?

Its not that Allah (SWT) CAN’T question you, it is that he WON’T because he knows what your going through. He knows and understands the trouble you are going through. He is the Most Just, the One who Knows everything.

The point is is this: we need to remember that Allah (SWT) tests us because he loves us, and that we just need to be patient and have trust in him.

Forgive me and correct me if I said anything wrong. Everything good from this comes from Allah, everything from myself or the Shaytan.

Assalamu Alaykum
Ali

When taking a step out of life and looking at the bigger picture of life around us, a thing that comes to mind when we hear about the different situations that Allah has put all of us through, is that Allah is The most Just. Allah tests us all in different ways; he puts us through different trials, yet he is the only one that can judge us all fairly. It is impossible to totally comprehend this concept with mere intellect due things not being “fair” in this world…ex. “How is it fair for someone to be paralyzed from childhood? How is it fair for a child to be born into a single family with an abusive parent? How is it fair that men have certain rights and opportunities to earn rewards with Allah that women don’t have? How is it fair that women have equal but not identical opportunities?”

But of course, only Allah can make everything fair……This is one of the millions of things I love about Islam =)

Also, trials that come on others are DIRECTLY related to us. A large part of MY test is how I will help/react to YOUR situation.

Allah knows best..

It’s pretty interesting that of all times, this would happen at a wedding celebration.

Reading Surat Yusuf during times in which I am tested always helps me appreciate the qadr of Allah swt. It’s always good to have a reminder that everything is always in Allah (swt)’s control.

For instance, many muslims have been concerned with all of the happenings in America (ft. hood, mosque takeovers, sh luqman from detroit), but we need to understand that everything is going according to Allah swt’s plan.

Jazak Allahu khayran

wonderful article. May God bless your friend with patience, courage and faith.

Truth be told, we all have “voices” in our head, that drive us to do sinful things everyday! Whether it be something like drinking alcohol or something as major as having the desire to harm others. This is why we have prayer, takkwa and thikir.

I remember B. Suhaib Webb taught this online class a while back based on the book “Treatise for The Seekers of Guidance “. B Suhaib talked several times about how we all must learn to control and guard our minds. (NOTE: though of course there are some who may need medical attention. )

Keep in mind though, that just because we dont all need medical attention to control our minds, it does not mean we are free from the whispers of shaytan. May Allah (swt) guide us and show us the right path.

Sallam

Sister Rhonda, thank you very much for posting the link above. I think, at least in the Arab culture, pyschological issues are taboo and understanding and guidance are lacking.

Sister Marya, I greatly appreciate your post. The thought that first came to my mind is the fact that we, humans/animals/creation altogether, do not exist in a vaccum and that everything that happens effects us at some degree or in some form. You being there for the trial of that person has awaken a sense within you that you might have taken for granted or it answered a question for you that you did not truly understand. That is the mystery brother Mike is talking about but realizing the impact that it has had on you and the thoughts that ensued is the benfit of such an event. Don’t let that feeling within you go away, who knows, maybe Allah has something bigger and better in store for you and for the lives of people you touch.
As for the sister and her trial all I can think of is:

أَحَسِبَ النَّاسُ أَن يُتْرَكُوا أَن يَقُولُوا آمَنَّا وَهُمْ لَا يُفْتَنُونَ
“Do people think that they will be left alone because they say, ‘We believe,’ and will not be tested.”

While trials and tribulations are difficult, one must realize that it is for a short period of time. I am not saying do not grieve or go through the emotions but one’s faith must guide him or her to the realization that what is happening now is finite and eventually will go away but it is what will happen in the hereafter that is eternal. Her problem sounds like a psychoses that the science nowadays is advanced enough to be able to treat or minimize. It is a physical ailment that manifests itself in a psychological manner and inshallah with proper treatment she will be able to rationalize things more and who knows, other than Allah of course, she might come out of it an even stronger person. The prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said: “No Muslim is afflicted with any harm, even if it was (as minor as) the prick of a thorn, except that Allaah will grant him (a higher) rank and wipe out a sin due to this.”

For those of you who might need any sort of counseling or need someone to talk to, there is a Muslim Youth Hotline called NASEEHA and it’s completely anonymous. http://www.naseeha.net