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Peace be upon you, dear listeners. A short while ago, during Asr prayer, I prostrated in the first rak’ah when my right little finger twisted in a strange way, and all my weight landed on it. I heard a clear “crack.” I was able to complete the prayer, and praise be to God. After the prayer, I took a photo and it turned out there was a significant fracture that will need some time to heal.
Why am I sharing this? Of course, I know many of you will pray for me and ask God for my healing. May God reward you all with good. I do not wish to burden anyone with my personal matters, as there are global events far more important than this minor incident. But I thought I would take this opportunity to share a message that came to mind.
Glory be to God. How often does someone turn to prayer, begin to practice their faith, and draw closer to God the Exalted, only to face a trial? In such a moment, Satan may whisper, “Why would God test you after you have turned to Him?”
Here, we are reminded of God the Almighty’s words: Among people are those who worship God on the edge: if good befalls them, they are content; but if a trial afflicts them, they turn away, losing both this world and the Hereafter. That is the manifest loss. (Quran 22:11)
A person may be tested even within their prayer or worship—and this is perfectly normal. Indeed, by God, it is a blessing: God the Exalted tested me with this trial and granted me the ability to thank Him and endure it patiently. This, by God, is a blessing, for it is an opportunity to accumulate good deeds.
So, do not be surprised when God tests you as you draw closer to Him the Exalted. When one strives—my dear friends—one may lose an eye, suffer the amputation of a limb, endure severe wounds and intense pain, or even give up one’s life. This is all perfectly normal.
We were created to worship God the Exalted, to sacrifice for His religion, and in return, we will be rewarded by God the Almighty.
Therefore, if you are tested on your path to God the Exalted, do not let such thoughts enter your mind; this is perfectly normal and expected. Hold fast to patience, gratitude, and praise of God the Exalted, and in doing so, these trials will become blessings for you.
To those who have not yet read our book Good Expectations of God, I encourage you to do so. God willing, we will share the link in the comments.
Once again, I apologize for taking anyone’s time with my personal matter, but the intention was to convey a message about maintaining good expectations of God the Exalted.
Peace.