The next great event which will be discussed in this blog series is the Battle of the Trench. This is a famous battle which occurred when the non-muslims surrounded the blessed city of Medina in order to extinguish the light of Islam. Chapter 33 Al Ahzab, verse 22:
“And when the believers saw the companies, they said, “This is what Allah and His Messenger had promised us, and Allah and His Messenger spoke the truth.” And it increased them only in faith and acceptance.”
An important lesson to learn is that just like the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, were guaranteed to encounter difficulties so will the muslims after them. These difficulties divide the true servants of Allah, the Exalted, from those who do not strive in His obedience, which involves fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and facing destiny with patience. So facing difficulties in this world should never surprise a muslim as this is the norm of this world. It in fact is the very purpose of this world. Chapter 67 Al Mulk, verse 2:
“[He] who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed…”
The duty of a muslim is not to stress over these guaranteed difficulties but to instead behave in the same way the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, did, namely, to remain steadfast on the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, full well knowing that the same way difficulties have been guaranteed so has ultimate victory. The only condition of this victory is remaining steadfast in the obedience of Allah, the Exalted. In fact, a muslim should remember that the same way ultimate victory has been guaranteed to the steadfast so has receiving blessings during every situation good or bad. Specifically, remaining patient throughout times of difficulties and remaining grateful during times of ease by using the blessings one possesses in ways pleasing to Allah, the Exalted. This has been confirmed in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 7500.
Remembering these guarantees not only helps one to anticipate and mentally prepare for difficulties but it keeps one firm on the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, knowing success in both worldly and religious matters lies in this.
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