In Their Ranks
When the going gets tough, here’s a little something to keep you going.
In Surat Baqarah, Verse 124, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says: “And (remember) when Abraham was tried by his Lord with commands and he fulfilled them…”
In the ayah, the word for “to try” is “ibtilaa’” in Arabi. It means to put someone in a difficult situation, in hardship, a test. It’s hard, not easy.
For example, when you’re writing a test or an exam – you’re under pressure and it’s difficult at times.
Why do you test someone or something?
To know the worth of the object or person. What do you do with a car when you test drive it? You want to see it’s worth – how well it runs.
But Allah – the one testing you - already knows your worth, so why does He test?
To show others your worth. He, subhanahu wa ta’ala, knows. He wants to show everyone else your worth, subhanAllah. It’s like He’s saying this is My slave, and see how he/she fulfills My tests?
When you think of the people Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala tested, who were they? Prophets were tested the most. Then those under them in ranks like the Sahabah, and those under them, and so on.
Who are these people? People whom Allah loves…
Verily, He tests those whom He loves ♥
So when we’re tested, who do we get compared with? The Prophets, and the righteous companions, so long as we are patient with the test, so long as we continue to obey Allah and do what is pleasing to Him. It’s like we’re in their ranks. SubhanAllah.
So the next time your hijab gets tough – or whatever command of Allah it may be, remember this. Fulfill your test and you will be in the ranks of the righteous companions, the Prophets, and others whom Allah loves. Don’t worry about what someone will say to you – because through this test, bi’idnillah, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala will show your true worth to the masses to see.
What more do you need if you have your Rabb, your Creator, Lord of The Universe, on your side?
Sigh, that is just- wow mashaAllah! <3
As’salamu Alaikum
As my sister above just posted “wow masha Allah”
If you only knew ukhtee, how much this lifted my heart. Jazak Allah Khairan for the beautiful inspiration.
I <3 Islam…and the Ummah
Subhan’Allah this post relates perfectly to my next post which will come in a few days, iA!
Great advice, Sarah :)
Just what I needed! Alhamdullilah :)
Dania – Alhamdulillah :)
Nazeeha – Alhamdulillah sis, jazakiAllahu khayrn :) That’s what the Qur’an is for – uplifting of the hearts!
Muslim Girl – Awesome – looking forward to your article inshaAllah :)
H – Alhamdulillah I’m glad :)
Ma sha Allah! very awesome! JazakiAllah khair Sarah :D
JazakiAllah Khair Sarah…. I love turning to the deen in the most difficult of times, alhamdulillah for Islam!
SubhanAllah i never thought about it that way..
cuz u know when u see some one who is in any kind of hardship you feel sorry for them instead of realizing that they are the lucky ones, the ones Allah has chosen. They are the ones in whose hearts Allah has seen patience and strength of faith.
and its got me thinking, maybe He tests us also to show us our own worth, to show us how strong we really are.
how many times have we done something that we thought we couldn’t do? or thought we wouldn’t be able to go on and then found when the time came that we could, and did. next time we’ll know that we can.
when u look back at ur trials and how God gave you the strength to bear them, u know you have the ability to face whatever comes Insha’Allah, cuz the One who helped u through it, will always be there
like you said:
What more do you need if you have your Rabb, your Creator, Lord of The Universe, on your side?
there is a wonderful ayah in surat albaqarah:
“God does not burden a soul beyond its capacity”
It’s often used to explain that we are not required to do that which we cannot bear, but it also tells us that Allah would not require something of us if we could not bear it
the mere fact that Allah swt has put us in a difficult situation means we can survive it Insha’Allah.
Sarah…thank you so much for this! It came at such a perfect time
Nadia – JazakiAllahu khayrn for the insight :) Alhamdulillah it added so much more to the ayah!
Ola – No problem alhamdulillah :)
asalaam o alykum dear sarah,
this was too good mashaALalh; just when i needed a hijab incentive , mashaALlah.
May ALlah swt give you all good ameen :)
love maryam :)
Maryam – wa alaykumus salaam
Alhamdulillah for that :D Wa iyyaki!