The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is to inspire muslims to perform an important act of worship, namely supplication to Allah, the Exalted. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 3371.
Supplication is an extreme sign of one’s humility and their acknowledgment of the Lordship of Allah, the Exalted. The one who is guided to this righteous deed has been guided to obtaining blessings in both this world and the next. In fact, a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6936, guarantees that each supplication, which is performed correctly, is accepted by Allah, the Exalted, in some form or fashion. Unfortunately, when one only experiences times of ease they often neglect this righteous deed. So a possible wisdom of a test or difficulty is to drive a Muslim towards this great act.
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they provide a Muslim an opportunity to adopt forbearance. This is a much loved characteristic which is declared in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2011. Forbearance includes remaining sincerely obedient to Allah, the Exalted, in both times of ease and difficultly by fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience. Forbearance prevents one from worshipping Allah, the Exalted, on the edge whereby they are satisfied with Him in times of ease but turn away from His obedience in times of difficulty. Preventing this attitude is extremely important as this person will ultimately lose out in both worlds. Chapter 22 Al Hajj, verse 11:
“And of the people is he who worships Allah on an edge.1 If he is touched by good, he is reassured by it; but if he is struck by trial, he turns on his face [to unbelief]. He has lost [this] world and the Hereafter…”
Without tests and trials a Muslim may fail to adopt and demonstrate true forbearance and would therefore be deprived of obtaining much reward through it.
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