I had a thought, which I wanted to share. A part of faith, which is a test in itself, is that when one obeys Allah, the Exalted, which involves using the blessings He has granted them in ways pleasing to Him, as outlined in the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, they are not guaranteed to receive tangible benefits, such as an obvious increase in wealth. The benefits associated with obeying Allah, the Exalted, are often more subtle and experienced in one’s spiritual heart, such as obtaining peace of mind. Chapter 16 An Nahl, verse 97:
“Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer – We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely give them their reward [in the Hereafter] according to the best of what they used to do.”
The one who possesses weak faith often seeks tangible benefits from Allah, the Exalted, such as good health, a nice house and a good career. As Islam does not guarantee these things, the Devil often puts off people from faith entirely or from at least acting on their faith, as outlined earlier. This reality is a test which a Muslim must pass successfully by obtaining strong faith. This involves learning and acting on Islamic knowledge, so that one becomes sure of the countless benefits one obtains in both worlds through obeying Allah, the Exalted.
In addition, one should always use their common sense by understanding that real benefit is often not tangible, such as a positive change in one’s mental health and wellbeing. A person who has the world at their feet will happily give it up for this intangible benefit. A Muslim must therefore not be fooled into seeking tangible benefits from Allah, the Exalted, as they have not been guaranteed. Doing so can even push one further away from His obedience, when one does not receive the tangible benefit they desired. This leads to a loss in both worlds. Chapter 22 Al Hajj, verse 11:
“And of the people is he who worships Allah on an edge. If he is touched by good, he is reassured by it; but if he is struck by trial, he turns on his face. He has lost [this] world and the Hereafter. That is what is the manifest loss.”
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