Blogs – Series: Benefits of Tests & Trials

PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 7 OF 7

The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they are a means for a muslim to receive blessings. Many occasions in one’s life they believed something was bad only to change their mind later on. And many times they believed something was good yet, it became a burden for them. So the muslim whoContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 7 OF 7”

PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 6 OF 7

The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they are a means to erasing one’s sins. In cases where one either fails to sincerely repent or fails to perform enough righteous deeds to erase their minor sins, tests and difficulties are a means of purification. This has been confirmed in many Hadiths such asContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 6 OF 7”

PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 5 OF 7

The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they can lead to great happiness for those who possess true knowledge. This is because the knowledgeable are aware of the great blessings which result from being patient during difficulties. For example, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, once advised in aContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 5 OF 7”

PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 4 OF 7

The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties in cases where one has been wronged by another is to gain reward and the forgiveness of Allah, the Exalted, by forgiving their oppressor. Chapter 24 An Nur, verse 22: “…and let them pardon and overlook. Would you not like that Allah should forgive you?…” All muslims desireContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 4 OF 7”

PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 3 OF 7

The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is to inspire muslims to perform an important act of worship, namely supplication to Allah, the Exalted. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 3371. Supplication is an extreme sign of one’s humility and their acknowledgment of the Lordship of Allah, theContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 3 OF 7”

PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 2 OF 7

The next wisdom behind tests and difficulties is that they encourage muslims to adopt true sincerity in their actions, meaning, to only perform righteous deeds in order to please Allah, the Exalted. A Muslim experiencing difficulties understands that the only One who can aid them in their moment of need is Allah, the Exalted, andContinue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 2 OF 7”

PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 1 OF 7

Muslims have been guaranteed to face difficulties and tests throughout their lives. Therefore, it is important to understand some of their benefits and wisdoms so that one can increase their patience and obedience to Allah, the Exalted, during them. The first benefit is that through tests a muslim better understands the infinite power of Allah,Continue reading “PODSERIES: BENEFITS OF TESTS AND TRIALS – PART 1 OF 7”