How Does God Test Us, And Why? - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

Why are we in this world? What is our purpose in this world? Proving our worth for the salvation in the hereafter This world is temporary, aakhira is forever The way of attaining salvation is by overcoming hurdles/barriers/tests in life to follow the path of Siraat Mustaqeem 'Fitna' and 'Balaa' in the Qur'an - test and trial Surah Mulk - Ayaah 1 - Allah has created death and life to test us Nahjul Balagha - Saying 93, Imam Ali talks about tests and trial Imam Ali mentions how tests can come in the form of wealth and children. Distinguishing one who is displeased with Allah's blessings and one who is content with what he has given us. Justice demands that we go thorugh these hurdles in life - to bring out the actions which bring out rewards/punishment, even though Allah knows us better than ourselves. Tests in situations of fear, hunger, poverty (loss of wealth), health/life, loss of 'fruits' - children Allah expects us to maintain patience in these situations, he guarantees to bless, have mercy on, and rightly guide those who are succesful in this regard. Shaheed Murtadha Mutahhari says tests have the potential of bringing out the best in a human being. Allah will never impose a challenge on anyone beyond their capacity, it is instead a recognition of one's potential. Imam Husayn on the day of Karbala went through all these tests at the same time. Allah considered him worthy of such a situation. MP3: https://s3.amazonaws.com/JCC/Thursday... Thursday Night Majlis Recited By: Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi Date: December 18th, 2014 www.facebook.com/IslamiCentre.org www.twitter.com/sayyidmrizvi www.islamicentre.org