Outcome of Tests –
During the time of severe violence against the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, at the hands of the non-Muslims of Mecca, a Companion, Khabbab, may Allah be pleased with him, once complained to the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, of the great physical torture he was facing and requested him to pray against the non-Muslims of Mecca. But the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, encouraged him to be patient by mentioning the difficulties faced by the believers of previous nations. For example, the previous believers were tortured in such a way that a metal comb would be passed over their skin in order to tear it off their bones yet they would not renounce their faith in Allah, the Exalted. Another would have a saw placed on their head and it would split their body into two parts yet they would not renounce their faith in Allah, the Exalted. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, concluded that Allah, the Exalted, would surely eventually grant them victory. This has been mentioned in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 3852.
Even though tests and trials have affected believers since the dawn of time particularly in the time of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, yet it seems like the modern day tests only lead to more difficulties and humiliation for Muslims. Whereas, the tests which the righteous predecessors faced only led to their honour in both worlds. The main reason for this difference in the outcome and result of tests is that when the righteous predecessors faced tests in fact, greater tests than the modern day Muslims, which is confirmed in a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4023, they faced their tests and difficulties while sincerely obeying Allah, the Exalted, in the form of fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refraining from His prohibitions and being patient with destiny. This resulted in them safely passing the test and receiving great honour and blessings from Allah, the Exalted, in both worlds. Whereas, many Muslims in this day and age face tests but do not remain steadfast on the obedience of Allah, the Exalted. They fail to understand that success and honour through tests is only granted to those who remain steadfast on the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, whereas, being disobedient only leads to disgrace. Therefore, Muslims should not worship Allah, the Exalted, on an edge whereby they are only obedient to Him in times of ease and turn away from Him angrily and disobediently in times of difficulty. This is not real servant hood or obedience to Allah, the Exalted. Simply put, no action will aid Muslims in the long run if it is not based on the obedience of Allah, the Exalted. Disobedience will only lead from one difficulty to another, one disgrace to another. Chapter 4 An Nisa, verse 147:
“What would Allah do with [i.e., gain from] your punishment if you are grateful and believe?…”
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