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SOME SECRETS OF THE QUR'AN

A person may not always see the goodness and divine
purpose behind every incident. Even if this is the case, he
knows for certain that there is goodness in all events. He
offers prayers for God to show him the goodness and divine
purpose hidden behind everything that happens.
Those who are aware that everything has a purpose in
God's creation never use phrases "I wish I had not done
this..." or "I wish I had not said that" and so on. Mistakes,
defects, or seemingly unfortunate events essentially include
blessings and each one of them are the trials of destiny. God
gives important lessons and reminders to man in the destiny
he creates individually for each person. For those who can
evaluate with insight, there are no mistakes or adversities,
but lessons, warnings and wisdom from God. For example, a
Muslim whose shop burns down will search his soul, and
becomes even more sincere and true in his faith, deeming it
as a warning by God against over indulgence in worldly
goods and attachments.
Consequently, no matter what one encounters in this life,
the ordeals will all eventually end. A person who recalls a
hardship will be amazed that it is nothing more than a
reminiscence in the mind. This is also how people recall the
scenes from a film. Accordingly, one day will come and the
most painful experience will become only a memory, more
like the image of a scene from a movie. Only one thing will
remain: the attitude a person assumed during the time of
hardship and whether God is pleased with him or not. A
person will not be called to account for the experiences, but
for his attitudes, thoughts and sincerity he displayed at the
time of these experiences. Therefore, being in an endeavour