Allah tests people to distinguish true believers, purify sins, strengthen faith, and bring them closer to Him, as life itself is a test of deeds, but these trials also serve to bring rewards for patience and contentment, reminding us that hardship is temporary and faith is tested to show who is truthful, often indicating Allah loves those He tests.
Gratitude for the blessings you currently have can help shift your perspective and alleviate excessive worry. Remember that tests are a part of life, and they come in various forms. Approach them as opportunities for growth, purification of the soul, and a means of elevating your status in the eyes of Allah.
You see, God never tests you to learn new information about you. He doesn't need to “test” to find out something new because He already knows it all. Rather, He is trying to show you something about you — to make you more self-assured and confident as you go forward to do His will.
Whenever Allah makes His worshiper and believer pass through some sickness, fear or loss, His intention is not to cause him punishment, but to test him. Such difficulties and trials distinguish between a true and a fake believer.
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So whether or not your test is a manifestation of Allah's love or punishment is entirely based on whether you responded to that test with contentment and humility or anger and arrogance. Allah tests those whom He loves with trials to either bring them back or to bring them up.
To get your dua (supplication) accepted, focus on sincerity, perfect your etiquette (praise Allah, send blessings on the Prophet), have firm yaqeen (certainty) in His response, perform good deeds (like charity), repent for sins, and make dua at key times (like after prayers or during hardship) with humility and focus, understanding Allah responds in the best way, even if not instantly as you expect.
Allah wants to refine us, out of His love and mercy, so that we can attain not just Paradise but the highest rank of the Prophets and the righteous. Tests expose our faults and weaknesses to ourselves—and that awareness enables us to be more focused and proactive in rectifying those aspects of our character.
“Truly, man was created anxious; when evil befalls him, fretful; when good befalls him, begrudging, except for those who perform prayer.” Some practical steps from the Islamic tradition to deal with negative emotions include: Practice the sunnah of husn al-dhann (having a good opinion of others).
One reason God allows suffering is that it can do some good things in us, including humbling us. Suffering reminds us of our humanity, of our finiteness. When we go through sickness or loss, we are reminded we are not in control of our lives.
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The biggest unforgivable sin varies by faith, but in Christianity, it's often seen as blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, a persistent rejection of God's grace, while in Islam, the gravest unforgivable sin is shirk, or associating partners with God, if not repented. Pride is also considered a foundational, serious sin across many faiths, linked to the downfall of figures like Satan.
Forbidden prayer times
As mentioned, Muslims are banned from praying during 3 main times: sunrise, sunset, and Zawwal. The prostration of recitation (sajda al tilawa) is permissible to be offered during these times though it is disliked (tanzihan).
Pride: Pride is considered to be the greatest of all sins. Pride can be directed against God, the prophets, or against other people.
In Islam, the raised index finger (al-musabbiḥa) symbolizes the core concept of Tawhid, the indivisible oneness of God (Allah) and the declaration of faith (Shahada), affirming there is no god but God. Muslims use this gesture during prayer (Salah) and sometimes when saying the declaration of faith, pointing to the singular nature of God, signifying faith, unity, and praise.
Surah Ad-Duha (Surah 93) is frequently recommended for those experiencing depression. This surah was revealed to comfort Prophet Muhammad (SAW) during a time of distress and serves as a reminder of Allah's mercy and the promise that ease will follow difficulties.
God wants to know our hearts. He doesn't test us to punish us. His tests are not unlike those we use with each other in human relationships.
Put simply, trials are a sign of God's approval of us, not his disapproval. They often occur, not because we have done anything wrong, but because we are doing things right—or at least desire to.
What to do when Allah tests us. Allah said in the Quran: And seek help in patience and As-Salah and truly it is extremely heavy and hard except for humbly submissive [to Allah] [2:45]. If it's difficult to be patient, then pretend to be patient, and the pretense will soon turn real.
Indeed, uncontrollable tears is a sign that your dua is being accepted by Allah. Few days back , I shared a reel where a sheikh mentioned six basic signs that your dua is being accepted.
Repeating Astaghfirullah 1000 times a day is a habit that every Muslim can build. It's simple, easy, and life-changing.
All you need to do is to call on Allah (swt) with sincerity. You can whisper to Him (swt) or talk out loud; you can cry before Him (swt) or even laugh; you can remember Him (swt) standing, sitting or lying on your side, in solitude or in a crowd. And He (swt) will most definitely be there for you – guaranteed!