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they might regard their difficulties as unwelcome and
become rebellious. This is where the majority of people for-
get Allah's infinite might and control and fall into covert idol-
atry. Forgetting that only Allah creates the future, gives
them money and possessions, and eliminates their difficul-
ties, they seek assistance from other entities.
Everyone must strongly avoid such negligent behavior
and, if they find themselves in it, abandon it at once. They
must consider their situation according to what Allah says
in the Qur'an, remember that our Lord's might is sufficient
for all things, and understand that He is the sole Lord of
every entity and event.
For instance, those who have cancer or are paralyzed in
an unexpected motor accident, if they consider themselves
to be true and sincere believers, will not grieve or worry. In
fact, they will not even complain about these difficulties;
rather, they will greet their situation with submission and
pleasantness, knowing that this is what Allah has destined
for them and that, if they endure it successfully, they will
receive an unimaginable reward in the Hereafter. Sincere
believers bear all difficulties in a pleasant manner and look
for the good and the wisdom in them. They do not do this
to console themselves, but because they know that only
good will come out of these present difficulties. Aware that
Allah has determined their destiny and that everything hap-
pens for a reason, they reflect upon their life and have
patience and fortitude at all times.
Everyone may experience unexpected events on any
given day, such as a great injustice or slander, or a verbal