Hope in Belief: Finding Strength and Peace Through Faith

Hope in Belief: Finding Strength and Peace Through Faith

True belief is the antidote to sadness. At the end of the day, night will come, and the sellers will close their shops. They may take everything from the believer, but they cannot take away their hope. This Ummah cannot be allowed to fall into despair, for hope must remain alive. 

The first words we say when reciting Surah Al-Fatiha in Salah are Alhamdulillah, which signify our choice to focus on the bright side. We cannot praise and thank Allah if our hearts are filled with complaints and negativity. Every blessing, no matter how small, is a favor from Allah.

Some of the greatest individuals, those whom the Qur’an honors, lived through the darkest of times. Shirk and corruption were rampant, and they were never the majority. The forces of disbelief grew ever more aggressive, yet these individuals remained steadfast. Their strength came from understanding that every trial was an opportunity from Allah.

Those who give, who support before victory, are the highest in rank. This is a unique opportunity Allah has placed before us in this day and age. Part of believing in the unseen (Iman bil-Ghaib) is to trust that it is through this faith that we find peace. The unseen strengthens our hearts and brings tranquility, knowing that Allah’s plan is greater than anything we can perceive.

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