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ISLAM: THE RELIGION OF EASE

accuse someone wrongly are beings under the control of Allah.
And Allah creates such situations to test people. As long as a be-
liever endures being wronged and goes on hoping for Allah's
approval, Heaven, and mercy, there can be no reason for him to
become sad and grief-stricken. For Allah certainly sends His
help to believers and makes things easier for them. This is
Allah's definite promise. For those who have been wronged,
Allah declares the following in one of His verses:
That is so. And if anyone inflicts an injury the same as
the one done to him and then is again wronged, Allah
will come to his aid. Allah is All-Pardoning, Ever-
Forgiving. (Surat al-Hajj: 60)
In this case, the only path for believers who know Allah's
power, help, and friendship is to submit to Him and this is the
best and easiest of paths. Otherwise, a person will burden him-
self with more than he can handle. Bediuzzaman explains in
"The Words" of the hardship one will inflict upon himself when
he doesn't trust Allah:
Man is helpless and exposed to numerous misfortunes. He is in-
digent, and his needs are numerous. He is weak, and the burden
of life is most heavy. If he does not rely on the Omnipotent One of
Glory, place his trust in Him and confidently submit to Him, his
conscience will always be troubled. Fruitless torments, pains and
regrets will suffocate him and intoxicate him, or turn him into a
beast. (Bediuzzaman Said Nursi, The Risale-i Nur Collection,
The Words Collection, 6th Word)
We should note that, this advice is not given so that people
may console themselves or others, nor is it given for people to
inspire themselves with after reflecting upon hardship. It is the
reality of Allah's Creation and worldly life. Truly, a person who

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