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Calamities Part and Parcel of Life

We should understand that calamities and illnesses are part and parcel of our living life through the woof and warp of existence. They are simply the instruments of test and trial from our Creator. God Himself mentions it as such in His Last Revelation:

“Be sure that We shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss in goods or lives or the fruits (of your toil), but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere.” (Holy Qur'an, 2: 155)

When such hardships come our way, we should learn to bear them with patience. Instead of complaining, we should accept this aspect of life's reality and stay calm. May God guide us and help us in such times of trial.

God teaches us how to handle such tough times:

“Who, when disaster strikes them, say, 'Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we will return.' Those are the ones upon whom are blessings from their Lord and mercy. And it is those who are the [rightly] guided.” (Holy Qur'an, 2: 156-157)

Once we truly grasp the reality of God's presence and that all of us belong to God and will surely return to Him, ours will be a state of complete tranquility and peace of mind. In fact, the disasters which befall us will actually become a source of merit for us. You may ask in surprise: “Merit..?”  Yes! Look at what the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad, on whom be peace, said:

“There is no Muslim who is stricken with a calamity and says what Allah has enjoined: 'Verily, to Allah we belong and unto Him is our return. O Allah, reward me for my affliction and compensate me with something better' – but Allah will compensate him with something better.” (Sahih Muslim, No. 918)

In times of illness, if we bear it with patience, praise God and seek His forgiveness , God will cure us and make us even more healthier than before.