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the good in everything that happens and the reason for it.
They never understand that events they interpret as disas-
ters are completely under Allah’s control. This lack of under-
standing is strongly reflected in the pessimism and negativi-
ty evident in their conversations. Their warped outlook and
negative comments give those who share the same culture
an anxious and hopeless sense of oppression. They never
mention the peace, security, comfort, happiness and beauty
that Islamic morality brings. They never speak of the good
works and service that Muslims do, the ease of living accord-
ing to Islamic morality or the contentment that Allah gives to
believers. Their comments are almost completely dominated
by complaints and the feeling that there is no solution.
Believers would never allow such comments in their
environment. If a person comes up against difficulties, they
know that Allah has created them and that, as in every situ-
ation, these difficulties will finally turn out for this person’s
good. No difficulty cannot be surmounted with Allah’s help.
Believers know this and are always optimistic in everything.
Therefore, they never make negative comments, but see
everything that happens to them as good. They never worry
about the outcome and they do not give way to apprehen-
sion. In the Qur’an, Allah tells us about the fine behavior of
the Companions of the Prophet (saas) in a time of difficulty:
When the believers saw the Confederates they said:
“This is what Allah and His Messenger promised us.
Allah and His Messenger told us the truth.” It only
increased them in faith and in submission. (Surat al-
Ahzab: 22)