Goodness in Destiny –
As the non-Muslim army reached the battlefield at Badr first, they setup camp at what appeared to be the superior location while the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, were left with what appeared to be the inferior location. But after it rained, this situation reversed and the camp of the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, became the superior location. The rain made the land they were camped at firmer. The rain also allowed them to easily capture rain water for ablution and other needs. Chapter 8 Al Anfal, verse 11:
“[Remember] when He overwhelmed you with drowsiness [giving] security from Him and sent down upon you from the sky, rain by which to purify you and remove from you the evil [suggestions] of Satan and to make steadfast your hearts and plant firmly thereby your feet.”
This has been discussed in Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Volume 4, Pages 271-272.
The drowsiness they were granted was due to a sense of security which Allah, the Exalted, placed in their hearts which protected them from the whisperings of the Devil. If they were terrified, they would not have slept. This sleep also allowed them to be fully rested before the battle. The only one who did not sleep was the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. He spent the night praying and supplicating to Allah, the Exalted, for victory. This has been discussed in a Hadith found in Musnad Ahmad, number 1161.
The quoted verse also indicates that when things do not seem to be optimal, one should remain firm on the sincere obedience of Allah, the Exalted, as blessings and success will be granted to them irrespective of how the situation appears.
In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4168, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised Muslims not to question destiny as this opens the door to the Devil. He encourages muslims to challenge the choice of Allah, the Exalted, as they do not observe the wisdoms behind it because of their short sightedness and lack of understanding. This in turn leads to impatience and the loss of reward. One should reflect on their past experiences where they believed something was good when it was in fact bad and vice versa in order to inspire them to remain patient, as they will be shown these benefits sooner or later. 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.”
It is important to note that Allah, the Exalted, does not owe anybody an explanation of how His decrees benefit them. A person must understand their place in the universe as the slave of Allah, the Exalted. The master never owes the slave an explanation for the things He decrees. It is part of belief in Allah, the Exalted, that one remains patient and continues obeying Him, by using the blessings they have been granted correctly, according to Islamic teachings, even if they fail to observe the wisdoms behind His choices while believing He will aid them at a time which is best for them and in a way which is best for them, even if this is not obvious to them. Chapter 65 At Talaq, verse 2:
“…And whoever fears Allah – He will make for him a way out.”
This is in fact part of the test of being a muslim. Chapter 29 Al Ankabut, verses 2-3:
“Do the people think that they will be left to say, “We believe” and they will not be tried? But We have certainly tried those before them, and Allāh will surely make evident those who are truthful, and He will surely make evident the liars.”
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