Complete trust in God's decision

It is an integral part of the muslim's faith to believe that everything God chooses for him; evil or good, pleasure or affliction, is for the slave's benefit. The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: "By Him in Whose Hand is my soul, God does not ordain a decree for a believer but for his good; and this merit is for no one except a believer..." (Sahih Muslim)

It is beyond human understanding to completely comprehend the Divine Wisdom behind every affliction because our knowledge is limited to the apparent event. God alone knows how things will turn out in the end, and how it will benefit the slave. So, the calamity that appears to be evil may lead to many favorable benefits. God says in the Qur'an "...it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. God knows (what is best for you) and you do not." The Holy Qur'an, Chapter 2, Verse 216

The above mentioned verse directly follows the command of striving in the Path of God. God explains - although people dislike hardships and sacrifices; it is for the benefit of the Muslims because striving in the path of God will be followed by good (i.e. victory), else God's enemies will dominate the muslims causing them harm in their religion and their worldly affairs. "...God knows (what is best for you) and you do not." The Holy Qur'an, Chapter 2, Verse 216

Thus, a muslim must always expect good from God and trust His Decision and Judgment with regard to every aspect of life. God has promised that if the believers put their complete trust in God, then God will suffice them, "Whoever trusts in God, will find Him sufficient. Verily, God will accomplish His purpose." The Holy Qur'an, Chapter 65, Verse 3

Whoever trusts in God, will find Him sufficient. Verily, God will accomplish His purpose

The Qur'an gives us the example of the Prophet Yaqub(as)'s (Jacob's) strong trust in God. He had very handsome children. When he sent his children to Egypt; he instructed them to enter Egypt through different gates because he feared evil eye for them. "And he said: 'O my son! Do not enter by one gate, but enter by different gates..." and then he says, "...I cannot avail you against God. I put my trust in Him alone, and all who trust should only trust Him." The Holy Qur'an, Chapter 12, Verse 67
Meaning any precaution will not prevent God's Decision and appointed Decree, but I trust in God that whatever He chooses will be the best.

The Messenger of God, Muhammad (pbuh) explained that the believer should always be satisfied with the Decree of God. He should be pleased and thankful to God when he is granted ease and pleasure of life. Likewise, he should become patient when calamities afflict him. He (pbuh) said: "...If he (the believer ) is granted ease of living, he is thankful; and this is best for him. And if he is afflicted with a hardship, he perseveres; and this is best for him."(Sahih Muslim)

Excerpted from Worldly Difficulties by Shawana.A.Aziz