The need for supplication and seeking intersession
During times of difficulty
During times of difficulty, and for repelling afflictions, one must not let go off supplication and seeking intercession.
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Retribution of our deeds
All afflictions occur with our own will
All afflictions occur with our own will; because we abandon the obedience of God and choose sinning with our own desire, we inevitably face its retribution in the form of difficulties and afflictions.
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The necessity of pleading and expressing humility
Pleading with God
Should we not be in a state of pleading with God because of all these afflictions that befall the Muslims?
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The consequence of persisting in sins
If we do not stop ourselves from committing sins, we will become hopeless of God’s mercy
If we do not stop ourselves from committing sins, we will end up denying, belying and mocking the Divine Signs, or we may reach a point where we will become hopeless of God’s mercy.
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Lack of harmony between knowledge and practice
Most of our misery is because of...
Most of our misery is because our knowledge is not in harmony with our acts!
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The Prophet's intimacy with the night
His night vigils, wakefulness at dawn, and intimacy with the night...
In fact, Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon his and his progeny, used to receive Divine Knowledge through his night vigils, wakefulness at dawn, and intimacy with the night… Yes, those special moments and that Divine Mercy at dawn!
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The reality of tears
Meeting God, and acquiring divine pleasure
These (shedding of) tears was the way of all the Prophets, peace be upon them, for the delight of meeting God, and acquiring divine pleasure. These tears of the eyes are connected to the highest of Heavens.
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The benefits of sadaqah
Afflictions are repelled by Sadaqah
Afflictions are repelled by Sadaqah, even though they may be strongly in place. This decrease (in wealth) is a cause for increase; it increases sustenance.
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The purpose of afflictions
To reach certainty!
Afflictions are for us to reach certainty.
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Abiding by only that which is certain
May God grant us Divine Assistance
May God grant us Divine Assistance so that we do not leave that which is certain, and only abide by that which is certain in all circumstances, whilst travelling, and when at home, for this will never bring regret.
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