Muslims have been guaranteed to face difficulties and tests throughout their lives. Therefore, it is important to understand some of their benefits and wisdoms so that one can increase their patience and obedience to Allah, the Exalted, during them.
The first benefit is that through tests a muslim better understands the infinite power of Allah, the Exalted. This can occur when a Muslim faces a difficulty they cannot remedy with the resources they possess, such as private healthcare. This realisation inspires one to live in obedience to Allah, the Exalted, throughout their life full well knowing no wealth or social influence will protect them from the decree of Allah, the Exalted. So a test or difficulty which drives a Muslim in this direction may well be the cause of their obedience and therefore, a cause of their salvation on the Final Day.
The next wisdom and benefit of tests is that they can result in a Muslim becoming humble to Allah, the Exalted. When a person always experiences ease it is easy for them to become arrogant and proud of their life and what they possess. It is important to note that only an atom’s worth of pride is needed to take one to Hell. This is confirmed in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim number 265. Tests and difficulties can break this pride and remind muslims that they are and should behave as the humble servants of Allah, the Exalted. Therefore, it is important for muslims who face difficulties to ensure they remove any signs of pride from themselves by acknowledging that every blessing they possess has been granted to them by none other than Allah, the Exalted. In fact, being proud of something which was created and innately belongs to someone else is simply foolish.
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