Difficult Tests
When the aggression of the non-Muslims of Mecca increased they began to attack the defenseless and socially weak Companions, may Allah be pleased with them. They imprisoned them, verbally and physically tortured them, deprived them of food and water and subjected them to extreme forms of persecution. For example, Bilal, may Allah be pleased with him, was the slave of a non-Muslim of Mecca, Umayya bin Khalaf. Umayya would lie Bilal, may Allah be pleased with him, on the burning hot sand and then place a huge rock on his chest in order to coerce him into abandoning Islam. But Bilal, may Allah be pleased with him, remained firm on Islam. This has been discussed in Imam Ibn Kathir’s, the Life of the Prophet, Volume 1, Pages 356-357.
Muslims should be grateful that Allah, the Exalted, does not require them to face such horrendous trials like the ones faced by the Holy Prophets, peace be upon them. Nor is Allah, the Exalted, subjecting Muslims to face the tests and difficulties as the Companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, faced. They sacrificed their wealth, homes, families and lives. Instead, Allah, the Exalted, has entrusted Muslims with a few obligatory duties which require little sacrifice of their time, energy and wealth. If one ponders over the greatness of Paradise they will realise the sacrifices they have been encouraged to make are very small compared to the promised reward. Therefore, Muslims should show gratitude for this by submitting obediently to Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions, face destiny with patience and use the blessings He has granted them in ways pleasing to Him.
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