Life Advice

Allah Ta’ala says in the Quran Majeed “If from the beginning Allah gave all the humans in the world the wealth they desired – they would practice treachery on each other. Instead He sends down in due measure what He wills.” It is in God’s wisdom that humans expend effort and work hard to earn a living. So how do you earn a good living?

Worries, stress, and anxiety harm our bodies and our souls. There are many trials and tribulations in life that cause worry – how can you protect yourself?

In Arabic ‘wasat’ means the center of everything - to have balance and harmony. Allah Ta’ala says in the Quran Majeed in praise of the Imams that they are the “middle community” or the “community of the center” – ummatan wasata. What is the meaning of this characterization? What is the wisdom in it?

The Quran says, “Allah loves those who are patient in adversity.” One could ask, why are we told to be patient in the face of adversity? Why are we told we will receive a reward for doing so? How should we practice patience and with what intention? What is the benefit a Mumin derives from practicing patience in this life?

Amirul Mumineen SA has said “a Mumin is always bright and cheerful” (al-Muminu hash-shun bash-shun). Most people wish to be happy – and remain happy. But how is that possible when the conditions of this world are so unpredictable: ups and downs, diseases, pain and quarrels. So many different kinds of worries. All this is very real. We face these challenges day and night in this world.

A pandemic has swept through the world from East to West. All around us a storm is blowing and there is hardship and pain. We are all worried about our loved-ones’ health and worried about our livelihood. How can we weather this storm and emerge stronger?