Virtues Of Faith
THE VIRTUES OF FAITH
The servant is examined on many occasions in this world. And if his believe is strong he passes these examination, but if not he fails them.
Thereby, humans faces many difficulties,
sufferings, misery, and pain in their struggle for faith and virtue. In this way,the pious and impious one are singled out. Therefore, having faith in Allah is not enough. One needs to advance his station by adorning his faith with pious deeds so as to pass the many examination of life.
Thereby, humans faces many difficulties,
sufferings, misery, and pain in their struggle for faith and virtue. In this way,the pious and impious one are singled out. Therefore, having faith in Allah is not enough. One needs to advance his station by adorning his faith with pious deeds so as to pass the many examination of life.
Allah, in the following verse, declares how interrelated belief and these test are:
"Do men think that they will be left alone on saying, 'We believe' and that they will not be tested. We did test those before them, and Allah will certainly know those who are true from those who are false."(Ankabut, 29:2-3).
"Do men think that they will be left alone on saying, 'We believe' and that they will not be tested. We did test those before them, and Allah will certainly know those who are true from those who are false."(Ankabut, 29:2-3).
With reference to the above declaration of the Qur'an, faith is a favor, and examination is its measure by which the servant is required to pay a price so as to save his/her faith. Namely, Allah demands a price so that his servants could understand the value of faith by testing them in proportion to their capacity. It is said in the Qur'an:
"Allah has purchased of the believers their persons and their goods; for theirs (in return) is the Garden (of Paradise)..." (Tauba, 9:111).
"Allah has purchased of the believers their persons and their goods; for theirs (in return) is the Garden (of Paradise)..." (Tauba, 9:111).
Therefore, one has to sacrifice their souls, goods, etc. heart and soul in the cause of Allah for a perfect faith. In fact, the troubles, sufferings, and pains of the world that believers are exposed to are recorded as prices paid in this world to be compensated for in the after-life.
On the other hand, the disbelievers efforts to prosecute those who strive to live in accordance with their religion will certainly lead them to a painful end in hell; for they deserve hell for two reasons. First, they do not have faith, and second, they tyrannize believers.
In short, the price of faith, namely the price of being a perfect believer is to keep the heart clear of the inclination to submit to beings other than Allah.
In short, the price of faith, namely the price of being a perfect believer is to keep the heart clear of the inclination to submit to beings other than Allah.
This means making an effort to successfully pass our examinations. Therefore, fleeing from any act or behavior that may damage our chance for cultivating and maintaining perfect faith is a requirement. Not observing this requirement leads to immediate destruction and circumstance in which no repentance will be of avail.
Du'aa:
O He Who bring about the existence of all things and Who is the proof and evidence of His existence as well as His creation. Let not our hearts deviate from the truth after you have guided us, and grant us mercy from You. Truly, You are the Bestower
Aameen thumma Aameen!
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