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different. When they are injured, lose an organ, or experience a
similar disaster, their behavior does not change. Knowing that they
are being tested and that the end result will be positive, they remain
patient and do their best to earn Allah's approval. Even if they can no
longer make any physical effort to realize this goal, they try to
develop ideas that can benefit people and remind them of the
Hereafter.
Those who turn away from Allah when they become ill or when
they are injured are not aware of their great error, for only Allah can
heal them or rescue them from their illness. Doctors, medicines, and
treatments can be provided only with Allah's permission.
Understanding this, the faithful face their illness with patience and
patiently ask Him for a cure. They also make the best possible use of
doctors, medicines, and treatments, and always remember that these
will be of benefit only if Allah wills it.
The Qur'an gives the example of Prophet Ayyub (as), who always
sought refuge in Allah when faced with illness. Allah praises his
morality, as follows: "We found him steadfast. What an excellent
servant! He truly turned to his Lord" (Surah Sad, 44). His patience
and devotion to Allah are described, as follows:
And Ayyub, when he called out to his Lord, [said]: "Great harm
has afflicted me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful."
We responded to him and removed from him the harm that was
afflicting him, restored his family to him and the same again
with them, as a mercy direct from Us and a Reminder to all
worshippers. (Surat al-Anbiya', 83-84)

The superior morality shown by Prophet Ayyub (as) when he was
faced with this situation can be understood from his sincere prayer to
Allah. When he was in trouble and sick, he turned to Allah with
steadfastness and patience, knowing that only He can achieve