"Patience is a light." In the intricate paths of life when difficulties and hardships confront a man, and the darkness of adversities and suffering becomes long, it is patience only that acts like a light for a muslim, that keeps him safe from wandering here and there, and saves him from the muddy mire of disappointment, desperation and frustration. Patient(Sabr) is such a basic quality that a Muslim needs it to shape his life in this world and in the next. On this basis only he should attend to all his work. He should make it a torchlight for guiding his way, else he will be defeated in the field of life. He should prepare his self to tolerate the hardships and difficulties, and should not holler or raise hell. He should not sit waiting for the results, however late that may take. He should not run away from responsibilities, whatever they may be. No doubts and misgivings, no hardship of trouble should prompt his intellect to indulge in violence. He should not be frightened by the dark clouds appearing on the horizon of life, even if they may be appearing continually, nay, he should be fully sure that these clouds of adversities and hardships will disappear, and the clear and bright atmosphere of success and glory will appear again. Therefore, the demand of wisdom and far-sightedness is that its coming should be awaited with patience, peace and conviction. The Almighty Allah has stressed this point sufficiently that no man can escape tests and trials, so that man may be alert and ready at the time when these hardships and difficulties descend on him, and he should not be frightened by these heavenly and earthly tribulations, and need not be disappointed and disheartened. "And verily We shall try you till We know those of you who strive hard(in the cause of Allah) and the steadfast, and till We test your record." (Suratul Muhammed vs 31) Moral Lesson: There is nobody that would not face trials. No matter how you have imaan(Faith) and taqwah, you will still face challenges and problems. Learn to have alot of patient(sabr) because patient is the tower of light. "We had anticipated the hardships of the night before their coming. So when they descended, there was no addition to our knowledge." Undoubtedly if accidents and debacles are faced with a clear sight and full preparations, it will prove advantageous for man and this will help in stabilising and consolidating his position. It is proper for a Muslim to earn to be patient and to wait for long. "Man is made of haste. I shall show you my signs, but ask Me not to hasten." (Suratul Al-Ambiya vs 37) May Allah blessed us with a patient heart. Allahumo ameen. Asalam alaykum warahmotullahi wabarakatuhu!!
Posted on: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 10:34:44 +0000
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