Tests from Allah
Both of the AlMaghrib seminars I took in Windsor, ON in 2007 mentioned tests from Allah. The first was Seerah: The Shepherd’s Path by Muhammad Alshareef. The second was A Heart Serene: Studies In Tazkiyah by Riad Ourazazzi. Here’s some gems from both.
1. Recognizing the Tests
Think of that one girl you know who’s got the perfect life. She’s beautiful. She has so many friends and everyone loves her. She has lots of money, the cutest outfits, and a huge house with the perfect kitchen. She always looks and feels great, never getting sick.
Or think of that one guy in your community who’s life you wish you had. He’s in guaranteed medicine program and does great in school. He became a Hafidh and a prolific speaker at conferences and community dinners. Heck, he’s even engaged to the girl you imagined one day marrying.
Nothing is a test for them, right? Read more »