Help from the Heavens –
During the Battle of Badr, Allah, the Exalted, sent thousands of Angels to help the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and his Companions, may Allah be pleased with them. Chapter 8 Al Anfal, verse 12:
“[Remember] when your Lord inspired to the angels, “I am with you, so strengthen those who have believed. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved, so strike [them] upon the necks and strike from them every fingertip.””
On one occasion a Companion, may Allah be pleased with him, pursued a non-Muslim soldier and heard the noise of a whip and someone speaking even though no one else was present. He found the non-Muslim dead. When he informed the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, what had occurred, he confirmed that was an Angel from the third Heaven. This has been mentioned in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 4588.
On another occasion, an Angel helped a Companion, may Allah be pleased with him, capture the uncle of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, Abbas Bin Abdul Muttalib, who was coerced by the non-Muslims of Mecca to join them during this battle. This has been discussed in a Hadith found in Musnad Ahmad, Number 948.
During the battle, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, threw a handful of sand and pebbles in the direction of the non-Muslim army which reached the eyes of every non-Muslim soldier and distracted them from fighting. In this regard, Allah, the Exalted, revealed chapter 8 Al Anfal, verse 17:
“…And you threw not when you threw, but it was Allāh who threw…”
This has been discussed in Imam Muhammad As Sallaabee’s, The Noble Life of the Prophet (PBUH), Volume 1, Pages 977-978 and in Imam Wahidi’s, Asbab Al Nuzul, 8:17, Page 82.
These events clearly demonstrate that when one remains firm on the sincere obedience of Allah, the Exalted, which involves using the blessings they have been granted correctly, as outlined in Islamic teachings, they will obtain the support of Allah, the Exalted, in every situation. Chapter 65 At Talaq, verse 2:
“…And whoever fears Allah – He will make for him a way out.”
But it is important to understand that this divine aid occurs according to the infinite knowledge and wisdom of Allah, the Exalted, and not according to the desires or timetable of people. Therefore, this divine aid comes at the best time and occurs in the best way, even if this is not obvious to people. Therefore, one must remain firm on the sincere obedience of Allah, the Exalted, while believing they will be supported in both worlds, even if this support is not obvious to them.
In addition, the main event under discussion also indicates that those who disobey Allah, the Exalted, will never achieve peace of mind and success, even if this is not obvious to them. One must not make the mistake of believing that achieving worldly things, such as wealth and power, is a sign of real success. If this was true, then the rich and famous would be the most content and satisfied people on Earth. This is clearly not the case, as the rich and famous who disobey Allah, the Exalted, by misusing the blessings they have been granted are often the most drowned in mental disorders, such as depression, substance addiction and suicidal tendencies. Therefore, one must understand that real success lies in achieving peace of mind in both worlds. This is only achieved when they use the blessings they have been granted correctly, as outlined in Islamic teachings. This will ensure they achieve a balanced mental and physical state and correctly place everything and everyone within their life while preparing adequately for the Day of Judgement. Therefore, a person must accept and act on Islamic teachings for their own sake, even if it contradicts their desires. They must behave as a wise patient who accepts and acts on the medical advice of their doctor knowing it is best for them, even though they are prescribed bitter medicines and a strict diet plan. The same way this wise patient will achieve good mental and physical health, so will the person who accepts and acts on Islamic teachings. This is because the only One who has the knowledge required to ensure a person achieves a balanced mental and physical state is Allah, the Exalted. The knowledge of the mental and physical states of humans possessed by society will never be enough to achieve this outcome, despite all the research that has been undertaken, as they cannot solve every issue a person can face within their life nor can their advice cause one to avoid all types of mental and physical stress due to limited knowledge, experience and foresight. Allah, the Exalted, alone has this knowledge and He has granted it to mankind in the form of the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. This truth is obvious when one observes those who use the blessings they have been granted according to Islamic teachings and those who do not. Even though, in most cases, patients do not understand the science behind the medicines they are prescribed and therefore blindly trust their doctor, Allah, the Exalted, invites people to reflect on the teachings of Islam so that they can appreciate its positive effects on their lives. He does not expect people to blindly trust the teachings of Islam and instead He wants them to recognize its truthfulness from its clear proofs. But this requires a person to adopt an unbiased and open mind when approaching the teachings of Islam. Chapter 12 Yusuf, verse 108:
“Say, “This is my way; I invite to Allāh with insight, I and those who follow me….””
In addition, as Allah, the Exalted, alone controls the spiritual hearts of people, the abode of peace of mind, He alone decides who obtains it and who does not. Chapter 53 An Najm, verse 43:
“And that it is He who makes [one] laugh and weep.”
And it is clear that Allah, the Exalted, will only give peace of mind to those who use the blessings He has granted them correctly.
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