Hawzah News Agency (Qom, Iran) -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 the coming weeks we are presenting some short articles on ethical issues that have been written based on the verses of Qur’an.

 We all face challenges, difficulties and times when things do not go our way. God does not send these storms, but He will allow us to go through certain things in order to shape our character and prove our faith. Really, it is in our times of difficulty that we grow and develop. God almighty says: “We will surely test you with a measure of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth, lives, and fruits; and give good news to the patient”. (Qur’an; 2:155) God wants to use the tough times in our lives to do a work in us. He wants to strengthen and develop us. He says: “We will surely test you until We ascertain those of you who wage jihad and those who are steadfast”. (Qur’an; 47:31)

  Our attitude in times of adversity is the evidence of our maturity. Are we going to treat people right even when we are being mistreated? Are we going to stay full of joy even when the bottom falls out? Are we going to be faithful even in the dry seasons of our lives when we do not see anything good happening?

 It may take more effort. You may have to work harder to keep a good attitude, but remember attitude and faith in God is the key to your promotion. As you keep that positive attitude of faith and expectancy, even in times of adversity, God will deliver you and move you forward into the destiny He has prepared for you. So be patient. Choose to trust God in times of adversity knowing that He is working things out for your good then He will renew a right attitude in you by His Spirit. God told us: “O, you who believe seek help through patience and the assembly, God is with the patient ones”. (Qur’an; 2:153)

Noble Words

 Author: Abolfazl Sabouri

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