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Diseases Are A Part Of Our Test

Narrated Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (Radi Allahu anhu), that Prophet (SalAllahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Do not abuse my companions for, if any one of you spent gold equal to Uhud (mountain) in Allah’s Cause, it would not be equal to a Mudd (two third of a kilogram) or even a half Mudd spent by anyone of them.” Sahih Al-Bukhari 5:22

Diseases are a part of our test
Diseases are one of those things in our lives that remind us of how weak we truly are. Our perfectly protected bodies can be severely impaired by a tiny bacterium or a virus that is invisible to the naked eye. Actually, a little thinking will make us understand that it is surprising for our bodies to be so heavily affected by a bacterium. This is because Allah created our bodies with flawless protection systems, especially our immune systems. It can be comfortably called a ‘strong army’ fighting against the enemies of our body. However, despite all these protective systems, humans can’t help but fall ill very frequently. This should make us understand that Allah could have created us in such a way that we would never get ill. Viruses and bacteria would not affect us at all, or these tiny ‘enemies’ specially prepared would not have existed at all. However, any person, at any time, can find themselves struggling with a health problem for no apparent reason. For example, one virus entering the body through a small cut on the skin can spread throughout the body in a short amount of time. No matter how advanced the technology is, the simplest virus can overpower us very easily.

These are not far-fetched scenarios; they can happen to anyone at any time. This should make everyone ponder these facts thoroughly. Just like all other weaknesses, diseases are also specially created by Allah for us. Man tends to be arrogant and conceited, forgetful of his weaknesses. These diseases help man see and understand his weaknesses and also see the true, undesirable nature of this life.

The Best Act Of Worship: Humility

“Aisha (Radi Allahu Anha) said: “People are paying no attention to the best act of worship: Humility.”
Collected by Ibn Abee Shaybah (13/360) Ibn Hajr graded this Athar as being Saheeh.

Benefits for this subject:
At-Tabari (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “Allah tests His believing servants with humility to see how they obey Him and follow His commands.”
[ Saheeh Bukhari Ibn Battal ]

Shaykh Abdur Rahman As-Sa’dee (May Allah rest him in Jannah) said, “Humility and Humbleness are among the foundations of the religion and its core, whereas pride contradicts Islam.

The origin of humility is found in the verse: (سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا) (We hear and obey) [ Al-Baqarah 285].

This means we hear what you have said, our Lord in the Quran, and what Your Messenger has said.

Humility and pride are two distinct traits that aren’t hidden from anyone. Let’s look at the differences between the two:

The humble person submits to the truth, no matter who it comes from. He doesn’t care about his old views, speech, or position. He aids the truth whenever it becomes clear to him it’s right.

The arrogant, stubborn one clings inflexibly to his speech, actions, and ways. In fact, he has a high opinion of his speech and deeds. When the truth is made clear to him, he turns up his nose arrogantly, as he’s amazed with himself. Having this trait lowers a person to a very low status.

The person with humility spreads the greetings of peace to the young and old, to those of high status and low. He treats everyone the same.

The conceited person doesn’t give salaams or even look at the needy and poor. He has no concern for their needs, and he won’t even intermingle with them.

The humble individual is loved by Allah and His servants. He is always close to good and distant from evil, sin, and transgression.

The arrogant one is hated by Allah and His servants. He is always distant from piety and righteousness and close to evil, sin, and transgression.

Humbleness is a quality of the Prophets and Messengers. This attribute is for the God-fearing and Guided. Arrogance is a characteristic of the tyrants and oppressors.

Humility increases a person’s nobility and raises his status until he eventually reaches the ranks of those loved and pleased by Allah. How many humble people attain love and charity! How many times is a person with humility praised! How often do people supplicate to Allah for a modest man!

On one hand, there isn’t a humble person to Allah, except that the Most Merciful raises his rank. On the other hand, there isn’t an arrogant person except Allah lowers his status [ Majmu’ As-Sa’dee vol 22/ 150-153]

Translated and compiled by Abu Aaliyah Abdullah ibn Dwight Battle

AL-MUTA’ALEE – The All-Exalted

High exalted be Allah, the King, the Real! Do not rush ahead with the Qur’an before its revelation to you is complete, and say: “My Lord, increase me in knowledge.” (Surah Ta Ha, 20:114)

Some people, despite the countless signs surrounding them, fail to appreciate Allah’s greatness. Despite their helplessness, they become arrogant and fail to consider their Creator, as they follow the urgings of their lower self, which encourages them to indulge in evil. Yet the faithful, aware of their helplessness before Allah’s greatness, understand that they have no real power whatsoever. Allah calls attention to creation’s helplessness and His greatness in the following example:

O mankind! An example has been made, so listen carefully. Those whom you call upon besides Allah cannot even create a single fly, even if they were to join together to do it. And if a fly steals something from them, they cannot get it back. How feeble are both the seeker and the sought! They do not measure Allah with His true measure. Allah is All-Strong, Almighty. ( Surat al-Hajj, 22:73-74)

Even though every corner of the universe manifests Allah’s greatness, this vast manifestation is not sufficient to explain His infinite power and greatness. Allah is exalted above any partnership, defects, and limits. He is the sole Owner of all beautiful names and superior attributes. His knowledge, wisdom, might, power, mercy, compassion, and generosity are infinite.

The word “infinite” is a concept over which one has to think a lot in order to grasp Allah’s greatness. After death, Allah will create people anew and make them start a new life either in Paradise or in Hell as a repayment for what they did in this world. Here, we are talking about infinity – not about a hundred years, a hundred thousand years, millions, or even billions of years. That is, even if there were hundreds of trillions of people destined to live for a trillion years, they still would be unable to determine the exact limit of infinity.

However, Allah has such vast knowledge that everything we consider “infinite” is within His knowledge. From the moment that time was created until eternity, Allah determines every event, thought, and moment of time, as the Qur’an proclaims:

We have created all things in due measure. Our command is only one word, like the blinking of an eye. We destroyed those of your kind in the past. But is there any rememberer there? Everything they did is in the Books. Everything is recorded, large or small. ( Surat al-Qamar, 54:49-53)

Then when He granted them a healthy, upright child, they associated what He had given them with Him. But Allah is far above what they associate with Him! ( Surat al-A‘raf, 7:190)

He Who guides you in the darkness of land and sea and sends out the winds bringing advance news of His mercy. Is there another deity besides Allah? May Allah be exalted above what they associate with Him! ( Surat an-Naml, 27:63)

Allah created you, then provides for you, then will cause you to die, and then will bring you back to life. Can any of your partner-deities do any of that? Glory be to Him, and may He be exalted above anything they associate with Him! ( Surat ar-Rum, 30:40)

He who calls others to follow the Right Guidance …
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) said,

“He who calls others to follow the Right Guidance will have a reward equal to the reward of those who follow him, without their reward being diminished in any respect on that account.” [Muslim]

Commentary: This Hadith has glad tidings for those who learn the knowledge of religion, teach it, and impart it to others.

Ref.: Imam Al-Nawawi’s Riyad-us-Saliheen # 1382.

Allah Respites Men Till An Appointed Time

[20. Surah Sura Ta-Ha : Ayah 132] And enjoin prayer on your followers, and steadily adhere to it; We do not ask you for subsistence; We do give you subsistence, and the (good) end is for guarding (against evil).

Allah Respites Men till an Appointed Time
[16. Surah An-Nahl : Ayah 61] “And if Allah had destroyed men for their iniquity, He would not leave on the earth a single creature, but He respites them till an appointed time; so when their doom will come they shall not be able to delay (it) an hour nor can they bring (it) on (before its time).”

The Merits of Forgiveness and Humility
[Sahih Muslim: Book 32 ‘Kitab Al-Birr was-Salat-I-wa’l-Adab’, Number 6264] Abu Huraira (Radi Allah Anhu) reported Allah’s Messenger (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) as saying: Charity does not in any way decrease the wealth And the servant who forgives Allah adds to his respect, And the one who shows humility Allah elevates him in the estimation (of the people).

Our Lord! Accept from us; surely Thou art the hearing, the Knowing.

Benefits Of Praying At The Mosque

“I had considered ordering for the prayer to be established, then I would order every man to pray and set loose men who have with them logs of wood upon a people who did not come to the prayer and I would burn their houses with the fire.” (Bukhari, Muslim)

Here are some virtues of praying Salah at the Masjid:
1. Superiority of praying in congregation
He (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam) also said, “ Prayer in congregation is superior to prayer alone by twenty-seven degrees.” [Bukhari & Muslim, from Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with him)]

2. A place in Jannah for those who attend the Masjid Morning and evening
Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) reported: The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wasallam) said, ”He who goes to the mosque in the morning or in the evening, Allah prepares for him a place in Jannah whenever he goes to the mosque in the morning and returns from it in the evening.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].