The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they are a means for a muslim to receive blessings. Many occasions in one’s life they believed something was bad only to change their mind later on. And many times they believed something was good yet, it became a burden for them. So the muslim who faces tests and difficulties should understand that there are benefits and blessings within them which they may not immediately observe and realise. For example, the death of a child is an extreme difficulty and test. But through patience a parent may be forgiven and permitted into Paradise with their child on Judgement Day. This has been indicated in many Hadiths such as the one found in Sahih Bukhari, number 1249. In this case, the death of a child can become a means for the parents to obtain Paradise. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 216:
“…But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah knows, while you know not.”
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they are a sign of the love of Allah, the Exalted. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4031. But it is important to note, that the proof of one’s love of Allah, the Exalted, is their patience and even contentment with the test. This muslim will earn the pleasure of Allah, the Exalted, in both worlds which has been indicated at the end of this Hadith.
The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that the more one is tested and faces difficulties the closer they are to the tradition of the Holy Prophets, peace be upon them, as they were tested the most. This has been confirmed in a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4023. The closer one is to the traditions of the Holy Prophets, peace be upon him, the closer they are to right guidance and the proximity of Allah, the Exalted, in both worlds. Undoubtedly this is a great blessing which one should rejoice in. This is one of the reasons why the righteous predecessors took great pleasure in trials and difficulties.
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