An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
7. Trust In God
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IT IS ONLY UNDER STRESS THAT A MAN
APPEARS IN HIS TRUE COLOURS
“It is only in moments of anger that forbearance can
come to the fore.”
(IBN ABDUL BARR)
BEING CONTENT WITH WHAT GOD ORDAINS
Anas records the Prophet as repeating these words
of AI-mighty God: “Certain of my servants are firm
in their faith either because of poverty or because of
affluence; because of sickness or because of health.
Were I to reverse the conditions of their lives, their
faith would be shaken to its very foundations.
Certain of my servants seek to serve me in
particular ways. This I prevent, lest pride taint their
worship. I know what is in the hearts of My
servants, and I ordain their affairs accordingly.”
(AL-TABARANI)
