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SEEING GOOD IN ALL

Yet, it needs to be mentioned that God is infinitely just and
He is forbearing towards His servants (al-Halim); He never
imparts a burden greater than one can bear. This is the
promise of God:

We do not impose on any self any more than it can
stand. With Us there is a Book which speaks the truth.
They will not be wronged. (Surat al-Mu'minun: 62)
As for those who believe and do right actions—We
impose on no self any more than it can bear—they are
the Companions of the Garden, remaining in it
timelessly, for ever. (Surat al-A'raf: 42)
Diseases, accidents, all forms of distress, and any other
kind of trial a person is likely to encounter in the life of this
world, are bound within the limits of one's ability to
withstand them. But, if a person chooses rebellion and
ingratitude to God, Satanic qualities, rather than maintaining
the noble values of the Qur'an, such as patience, then he will
ultimately be held responsible for it.
In some cases, a person might feel he has exhausted all
options available to cope with a problem, and see no way out

of the circumstances he is in. Failing to remember that there is
also a good in such a happening, he may become rebellious.
These are merely the vain feelings instilled in him by Satan.
Whatever he may encounter in life, a sincere believer must
remain aware of the fact that he is confronted with a situation
in which he can conduct himself virtuously and with patience.
If he despairs, on the other hand, it is merely the temptation of
Satan. God commands His servants not to despair:
Do they not know that God expands the provision of
anyone He wills and restricts it? There are certainly