As mentioned\nin a reminder a couple of weeks ago, we are all in this temporary life to be\ntested. Our life is full of ups and downs and it\u2019s the dips that sometimes can\nresult in feelings of sorrow or pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Firstly, it\nis worth mentioning that these feelings are not anything to hide or be embarrassed\nof. We recall accounts of the best of creation and at times these emotions and\nfeelings were experienced by the Prophet SAWS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
From the\npassing of his first wife to times of uncertainty when revelation stopped\ncoming to the Prophet SAWS, he also had experienced the emotions that we speak\nof in todays reminder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it\u2019s\nworth noting that there is a divine wisdom in knowing the life of the Prophet\nSAWS as the methods to cope with sorrow or pain were either demonstrated or\ntaught to us so that we can benefit from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But before\nwe speak of them, it\u2019s worth remembering that this life isn\u2019t Jannat for the believers.\nBy being Muslim and being of the Ummah of the Prophet SAWS and following the\ntruth, that does not entitle us to a life without any sadness or pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is promised\nto us when we return to our Lord and when we are granted Jannat insha\u2019Allah and\nso it\u2019s important to keep that point in our hearts and minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And so this\nreminder outlines some of these points so that when we are next facing moments\nof sorrow or pain, we can take some guidance and alleviate our situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whoever works righteousness, man or woman, and has Faith,\nverily, to him will We give a new Life, a life that is good and pure and We\nwill bestow on such their reward according to the best of their actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dear brothers and sisters, the act of doing good deeds serves\ntwo functions when feeling low. Firstly, you get the reward and that reward may\nbe the swift resolution of the issue causing you pain and thus solving the problem.\nBut secondly, there is also a feeling of positivity that comes from doing good\ndeeds and that may not solve the problem you\u2019re facing, but help in how your\nheart is choosing to process it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“How\nwonderful is the case of a believer; there is good for him in everything and\nthis applies only to a believer. If prosperity attends him, he expresses\ngratitude to Allah and that is good for him; and if adversity befalls him, he\nendures it patiently and that is better for him”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And seek\nhelp through patience and prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the\nhumbly submissive [to Allah]. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dear\nbrothers and sisters, as mentioned a couple of weeks ago. We sometimes make the\nerror when faced with tests to try and solve these ourselves to the point where\nwe take Allah SWT out of the equation. It\u2019s like we are saying lets solve it\nand then we get back to worship and communication to Him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In actual\nfact, the tests we face, as well as our blessings, are all reasons to turn to Him\nfirst and foremost in prayer, gratitude and submission. To understand this\npoint is the key to overcoming these tests that cause feelings of pain or\nsorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dear brothers\nand sisters, sometimes when we are feeling sorrow and pain, it is hard to remember\nthis point. Other times we let emotions get the better of us and begin to\nwonder if Allah SWT is angry with us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is an important\npoint because our tests are not the measure of Allah\u2019s anger. Going through\nhardships is incorrectly interpreted by some people as meaning that Allah is\nnot pleased with them and that maybe they are being punished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dear\nbrothers and sisters, this is an incorrect assumption and the only true measure\nof whether we are being guided by Allah SWT or whether we are being punished,\nis the level of our worship and devotion to Him. If that begins to drop or\nfalls to zero then we are being punished and we need to seek His mercy and His\nforgiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And lastly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If we are\nfeeling pain and sorrow, we need to learn to speak out about this with our\nloved ones. This allows you to get their duas insha\u2019Allah, it relieves some of\nthe pain by sharing it with others and it allows the opportunity to seek advice\nfrom others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it\nis worth mentioning here that nothing beats the counselling achieved in duas\nwith Allah SWT. Seek counsel with Him in prayer and insha\u2019Allah this is the\nbest remedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dear brothers\nand sisters, life is a test but with hardship comes ease and with this reminder\ncomes practical tips in navigating the ups and downs of this life insha\u2019Allah. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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