Shawana A. Aziz Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 33 | Size: 4 MB
Worldly Difficulties: Reality, Causes And Benefits | Consolation for the Grieving Heart
Worldly difficulties are an inevitable
part of life; they range from simple problems to fatal diseases and loss
of loved ones. This booklet helps the reader see his arduous affairs in
their appropriate perspectives by encouraging complete trust in Allah’s
Decisions, and by defining the great principle of al-Qadha wal-Qadar
(Predestination) that, ‘Whatever happened to you, could not have missed
you.’
This booklet reminds the reader that
worldly difficulties are a trial for the believers, while not
disregarding the fact that more often afflictions result from one’s sins
and disobedience to Allah.
This booklet also teaches how appropriate
behavior and correct attitude can change an adversity into a worthwhile
opportunity to achieve Allah’s Pleasure through Sabr, Shukr, Ihtisaab
and Istirja, whereas impatience, panic and complaining can worsen one’s
state of affairs.
Finally, this booklet explains the
futility of invoking the Prophets and the dead to remove hardships, and
encourages calling upon Allah Alone to ease one’s affairs.
I hope that this booklet will bring
solace and comfort to people as they struggle to manage the difficulties
of life. I ask Allah to accept this humble effort and all success is
from Allah.
Shawana A. Aziz
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Contents:
About the Book…………………01
Life of the world is a trial…………….02
Complete trust in Allah’s decision………………03
Whatever happened to you, could not have missed you………06
Afflictions are a form of blessing………………08
The believer should not wish for calamities……………11
If Allah grants ease…………………………13
Blessing or Punishment?………………14
Towards achieving Allah’s Pleasure and Blessings
a) Sabr……………………………..15
b) Ihtisaab………………….17
c) Istirja……………………….19
Shakwah (complaining)………………21
Another aspect of worldly difficulties…………22
Calling upon Allah Alone in times of affliction……….24
Distinguishing between trial and punishment……28
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