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The state of the believer is truly remarkable. Regardless of the
condition in which he finds himself, he derives benefit from it. If he
encounters adversity, sickness, or deprivation, he endures with tranquility,
and this trial ultimately becomes a source of good for him. Conversely, when he
experiences happiness and prosperity, he expresses gratitude, and this
prosperity serves as a means of further goodness for him.
Through challenging circumstances and trials, divine wisdom refines and
cultivates the believer’s thoughts, shaping them into something precious and
enduring.
The believer’s will and contentment are found in whatever is decreed by
the Divine, and he perceives all affairs as originating from Allah. This is
evident from the profound moment when the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) witnessed
the impending death of his son, Ibrahim, in his lap. Despite the natural human
sorrow that arose, the Prophet (P.B.U.H.) remarked, "O Ibrahim, we are
saddened by your departure, yet we will speak only that which aligns with the
will of our Lord."
The degree to which divine
satisfaction permeates the believer’s life can be observed through the
supplication that the Prophet (P.B.U.H.) taught: "O Allah, preserve my
life as long as it is better for me, and when death is more beneficial for me,
grant me death."
The Prophet (P.B.U.H.) also recounted the
prayer of Prophet Yunus (P.B.U.H.) when he was in the belly of the fish:
"La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimeen"
(There is no deity but You, glory be to You, I
have indeed been among the wrongdoers).
Whoever prays this in moments of distress will
surely have their supplication accepted by Allah.
The contrast between the believer and the disbeliever becomes evident in their responses to tribulation. The disbeliever, overwhelmed by grief, may fall into despair, and in extreme cases, may resort to suicide due to the crushing weight of his sorrow. In stark contrast, the believer faces trials with patience and composure. Even in the most devastating circumstances, he does not relinquish his patience but stands firm, like a rock, embracing whatever occurs as part of Allah’s will, extracting the underlying good in every situation.
Tajalliyat-The Divine Manifestation
KHWAJA SHAMS-UD-DEEN AZEEMI
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MERCIFUL, THE BENEVOLENT
Dedicated to those scientists, who are inching towards the cognizance of the facts, spotlighted by Allah Almighty, in the wake of their intelligent observation for the top vertex of scientific achievement, which is not other than the "Disastrous end of the Universe". And this is probably during 15th century of Lunar calendar.
