Why does Allah test us?
Why does Allah test us?
What are the wisdoms of misfortunes?
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1- Misfortunes and calamities are from the sunan [conventionary practice] of Allah in the universe for which every person is inflicted with, Allah says:
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“Be sure we shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss in goods or lives or the fruits of your toil, but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere”- |2:155|
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And He also says:
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“Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while such trial has not yet come to you as came to those who passed on before you? They were touched by poverty and hardship and were shaken until [even their] messenger and those who believed with him said, "When is the help of Allah?" Unquestionably, the help of Allah is near.” - |2:214|
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2- The purpose of misfortune and calamity is not necessarily for revenge, punishment or humiliation:
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“But when He tries him and restricts his provision, he says, "My Lord has humiliated me."- |Fajr:16|
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Calamities and misfortunes are often tests from Allah. There is much wisdom in such tests; in fact there is wisdom in everything Allah does.
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3- Expiation of Sins:
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Allah may decide to punish a person for his sin in this world rather than in the hereafter.
There is no doubt that the punishment of this world despite its
magnitude is nothing compared to the punishment of the hereafter,
however light it is, Allah says:
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“But truly, the punishment of the Hereafter is greater if they but knew”- |Al-Qalam:33|
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There are many texts which show that Allah expiates sins of people through inflicting them with some misfortune or calamity. They include:
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When Allah desires for His servant some good, He hastens his punishment in this life, and when Allah intends some good for His servant He will postpone His punishment until he will be recompensed on the day of judgment’’. - |al-Tirmidhi 2396|
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“A Muslim is not afflicted by hardship, sickness, sadness, worry, harm, or depression – even if pricked by a thorn, but Allah expiates his sins because of it”
- |Bukhari|
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4- Elevation of ranks:
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This is from the apparent meaning of the hadith. If a believer after being afflicted by a misfortune or hardship patiently perseveres, his sins are forgiven and he is raised up in ranks.
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This was the condition with the prophets and messengers. They were all tested and tried and thus Allah , because of their patience and forbearance, raised their ranks amongst the people. The evidence for this is the hadith:
“I have no reward except Jannah for a believing slave of Mine who shows patience and anticipates My reward when I take away his favourite one from the inhabitants of the world.” - |Bukhari|
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5- Strengthening the personality of the believer:
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Through hardship and difficulties Allah makes firm the hearts of the believers. Through hardship and difficulty a believer is able to reach his full potential and growth inIman and Taqwa.
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“But truly, the punishment of the Hereafter is greater if they but knew”- |Al-Qalam:33|
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There are many texts which show that Allah expiates sins of people through inflicting them with some misfortune or calamity. They include:
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When Allah desires for His servant some good, He hastens his punishment in this life, and when Allah intends some good for His servant He will postpone His punishment until he will be recompensed on the day of judgment’’. - |al-Tirmidhi 2396|
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“A Muslim is not afflicted by hardship, sickness, sadness, worry, harm, or depression – even if pricked by a thorn, but Allah expiates his sins because of it”
- |Bukhari|
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4- Elevation of ranks:
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This is from the apparent meaning of the hadith. If a believer after being afflicted by a misfortune or hardship patiently perseveres, his sins are forgiven and he is raised up in ranks.
.
This was the condition with the prophets and messengers. They were all tested and tried and thus Allah , because of their patience and forbearance, raised their ranks amongst the people. The evidence for this is the hadith:
“I have no reward except Jannah for a believing slave of Mine who shows patience and anticipates My reward when I take away his favourite one from the inhabitants of the world.” - |Bukhari|
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5- Strengthening the personality of the believer:
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Through hardship and difficulties Allah makes firm the hearts of the believers. Through hardship and difficulty a believer is able to reach his full potential and growth inIman and Taqwa.
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