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Allah(swt) says in the Noble Qur'an:
وَلَوْ يَشَاءُ اللَّهُ لَانتَصَرَ مِنْهُمْ وَلَٰكِن لِّيَبْلُوَ بَعْضَكُم بِبَعْضٍ ۗ وَالَّذِينَ قُتِلُوا فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ فَلَن يُضِلَّ أَعْمَالَهُمْ
And if Allah willed He could have punished them (without you) but (thus it is ordained) that He may try some of you by means of others.
(Surah Muhammad V. 4)
وَجَعَلْنَا بَعْضَكُمْ لِبَعْضٍ فِتْنَةً أَتَصْبِرُونَ
We have made some of you as a trial for others: will ye have patience?
(Furqan v. 20)
This is the secret behind the changing phases of the life of this Dunya.
The Believer knows this secret, and thus
never despairs nor
becomes weak nor
gives in. A Mu'min knows and believes the Power and Abilities of Allah(swt), knows the Laws of Allah(swt),
[Al-Qadaa Wal Qadar] Knows His or Her role and responsibilities- thus invests all his/her time and energy on the things that he/she is responsible for.
This is the
path To Success, the only path if followed one will
never Lose nor will
ever be defeated!!!!
Listen to the words of those who Understood
this Secret:
وَكَأَيِّن مِّن نَّبِيٍّ قَاتَلَ مَعَهُ رِبِّيُّونَ كَثِيرٌ فَمَا وَهَنُوا لِمَا أَصَابَهُمْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ وَمَا ضَعُفُوا وَمَا اسْتَكَانُوا ۗ وَاللَّهُ يُحِبُّ الصَّابِرِينَ
How many of the prophets fought (in Allah´s way), and with them (fought) Large bands of godly men? but they never lost heart if they met with disaster in Allah´s way, nor did they weaken (in will) nor give in. And Allah Loves those who are firm and steadfast.
وَمَا كَانَ قَوْلَهُمْ إِلَّا أَن قَالُوا رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَإِسْرَافَنَا فِي أَمْرِنَا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ
All that they said was: "Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and anything We may have done that transgressed our duty: Establish our feet firmly, and help us against those that resist Faith."
فَآتَاهُمُ اللَّهُ ثَوَابَ الدُّنْيَا وَحُسْنَ ثَوَابِ الْآخِرَةِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ يُحِبُّ الْمُحْسِنِينَ
And Allah gave them a reward in this world, and the excellent reward of the Hereafter. For Allah Loveth those who do good.
(Surah Al'Imran v. 146-148)
The Secret is summarized beautifully in these short yet powerful words;
رضيت بالله رباً و بالإسلام ديناً و بمحمد صلى الله عليه وسلم نبيا ورسولا
I am pleased with Allaah as a Lord, Islaam as a religion and Muhammad(pbuh) as a Messenger!
Recite it often,
Reflect upon it,
Understand its creed,
Put it into practice!