Positivity –
When the uncle of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, Abu Talib, died, he lost a source of support and protection against the non-Muslims of Mecca. The physical violence of the non-Muslims of Mecca against him greatly increased. So he decided to visit the near city of Taif in order to call their people to Islam and seek their help against the non-Muslims of Mecca. When he met the leaders of Taif they insulted and ridiculed him. As he was leaving Taif, he requested them to keep their meeting and conversation a secret as he knew the non-Muslims of Mecca would only intensify their violence against him if they found out about it. But the leaders of Taif refused to even this act of common decency. In fact, they incited a crowd of people to revile, injure and chase him out of their city. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, sought refuge in a garden from the mob. The garden belonged to two brothers, Utba and Shayba, who witnessed what had occurred and felt some compassion towards the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. As a result, they sent their servant, Addas, may Allah be pleased with him, to him with a tray of grapes. Addas, may Allah be pleased with him, was a Christian but after witnessing the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, recite the name of Allah, the Exalted, before eating and after having a short conversation with him, he accepted Islam. This has been discussed in Imam Ibn Kathir’s, the Life of the Prophet, Volume 2, Pages 99-101.
Even though the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, did not achieve his goal of finding support from the people of Taif, at least one person accepted Islam. Therefore, this indicates the importance of looking at things and situations from a positive mindset.
It is important for Muslims to adopt a positive mind-set as it is a great tool to aid them when dealing with difficulties so that they remain obedient to Allah, the Exalted. Whenever a person faces difficulties they should always understand a truth that the difficulty could have been much worse. If it was a worldly problem they should be grateful it was not an affliction affecting their faith. Instead of dwelling on the immediate sadness which accompanies the difficulty they should concentrate on the end and the reward which is waiting for those who demonstrate patience for the sake of Allah, the Exalted. When a person loses a few blessings they should recount the countless blessings they still possess. In each difficulty, a Muslim should remember the verse of the Holy Quran which reminds Muslims that there are many hidden wisdoms to difficulties and tests which they have not observed. Therefore, the situation they are facing is better than the situation they desired. 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.”
To conclude, a Muslim should reflect on these facts and others so that they adopt a positive mind-set which is a key element in dealing with difficulties in a way which leads to countless blessings in both worlds. Remember, the cup is not half empty it is instead half full.
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