Hawzah News Agency-The Qur’an is the principle source of every Muslim’s faith and practice, but its basic theme is the relationship between God and His creatures and provides guidelines for a just society, proper human conduct and equitable economic principles. For next 100 days we are presenting some short articles on ethical issues that have been written based on the verses of Qur’an.

A seed of hope is the beginning of every good thing in our lives. Hope gives birth to the overcoming life. It always believes for the best, even in the face of the worst circumstances. For believers in God, hope is much more than a wish, yearning or a positive outlook; it is based on the promises of God found in His Word. They are promises to move on your behalf.

 We can have hope in life no matter what surrounds us, because we serve a mighty God who cares, knows us by name, and understands the desires of our heart. “He knows whatever there is in the heavens and the earth, and He knows whatever you hide and whatever you disclose, and God knows best what is in the hearts”. (Qur’an; 64:4) Who knew us before we were even formed in our mother’s womb. “Indeed the knowledge of the Hour is with God. He sends down the rain, and He knows what is in the wombs. No soul knows what it will earn tomorrow, and no soul knows in what land it will die. Indeed God is all-knowing, all-aware”. (Qur’an; 31:34)

 Perhaps you are facing setbacks with your job or relationships. Maybe you are struggling financially or the pressures of life are just overwhelming you. If that is you, there is still hope! God is for you, not against you. His resources are endless. He says: “There is not a thing but that its sources are with Us, and We do not send it down except in a known measure”. (Qur’an; 15:21) His power and love know no boundaries. God is on your side. Do not let the enemy, Satan, your own thoughts, or anyone else tell you anything different. Keep hope alive and never ever give up! “Satan frightens you of poverty and prompts you to [commit] indecent acts. But God promises you His forgiveness and grace, and God is all-bounteous, all-knowing”. (Qur’an; 2:268)

 God is a God of more than enough. He does not have any lack. He always has a solution. God is ready to speak to you, to encourage you and for some, rescue you. Let me ask you where your hope is today. Is it in people; in your own abilities; in your job? Be encouraged and build your hope on nothing less than God himself. And put your trust in God; God suffices as trustee “and He is an excellent trustee”. (Qur’an; 3:173) He is your solid rock in which all other ground is sinking sand. Hope today, hope now! Whoever hopes in God and trusts in Him, will never be disappointed. “Say, nothing will befall us except what God has ordained for us. He is our master, and in God let all the faithful put their trust”. (Qur’an; 9:51)

Noble Words

 Author: Abolfazl Sabouri