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Stories of Relief After Hardship - Hassan - 08-04-2024
When hardships intensify, it often signals their impending end. Difficulties are followed by ease, and those who hold fast to faith in God find relief swiftly because relief is in God's hands alone. History and life are filled with stories of adversity giving way to ease, whether for prophets or righteous individuals. While hardships can last for extended periods, the eventual relief compensates for the moments of sorrow and distress.
Stories of the Prophets on Relief After Hardship
The prophets faced severe trials with patience and faith, and relief came to them from God. Here are some stories illustrating this:
- Prophet Jacob (Yaqub)
Jacob faced the trial of losing his son, Joseph (Yusuf), for many years. His grief led him to lose his sight from excessive weeping. Eventually, God restored both his son and his sight, bringing relief when all hope seemed lost.
- Prophet Job (Ayub)
Job was tested with severe illness and the loss of all his children. His situation became so dire that his wife sold her hair to feed them. Job called upon God, and God responded, restoring his health and blessing him with more children and wealth than he had lost.
- Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
The Prophet Muhammad endured significant hardship in his mission. He was besieged in the Valley of Abu Talib for three years, during which he and his followers survived on leaves and animal hides due to the oppression by Quraysh. Relief came when a termite ate the oppressive agreement against them. During the Battle of the Trench, various tribes allied against him, causing fear and hardship for the Muslims. Yet, God sent a strong wind that scattered the enemies' camps, bringing relief to the believers.
Stories of the Righteous on Relief After Hardship
Many righteous individuals turned to God in their distress and received relief:
- Imam Bukhari
Imam Bukhari, famous for compiling the authentic sayings of the Prophet, lost his sight in childhood. His mother, in her grief, prayed fervently for his sight to be restored. One night, she dreamt of Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim) telling her that her son's sight would be returned due to her prayers. The next morning, his sight was restored by God's grace.
- Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal
During the ordeal of the "createdness" of the Quran, Imam Ahmad refused to say that the Quran was created, as it is God's word. He endured severe torture for his stance. Despite attempts to coerce him, he remained steadfast. When tensions rose against the Caliph in Tartus, the Caliph planned to kill Imam Ahmad. However, while Ahmad prayed not to meet the Caliph, the Caliph died suddenly, granting Ahmad relief.