Difficulties and problems

People cannot live without problems on this earth. Each person must have some type of problem. But the problem of everyone differs. For some, the problem is very serious and for some, the problem is not that serious. But each person considers his problem to be great. This is because a small problem can become a big problem if it is not remedied. 

However, if you have Imaan, you must not be discouraged. There must be a solution to your problem. And you should have hope and you should not be discouraged because you have a door of certainty. It is the door of Allah Ta’ala. The door of Allah Ta’ala is for everyone. It is not only for those who are Deeni-conscious. It is a door for those who are not religious also. You should just ask for forgiveness for the mistakes that you have committed and make a firm decision not to repeat them and implore Allah Ta’ala for your needs. No doubt, Allah Ta’ala will help you and will relieve you of your difficulty. And this door of grace is open even for those who have spent a considerable amount of their lives in Kufr and Shirk also. You should just repent and make Taubah from Shirk and Kufr and hold firm to the rope of Islam. In the blink of an eye, everything will be forgiven and you will become as if you have never committed it. But you should repent and make Taubah sincerely.

The difficulties or problems that a person faces in this Dunya, can be the result of one of his bad deeds. Therefore, the solution lies in asking for forgiveness from Allah Ta’ala. According to a Hadith, a person who makes Istighfar and asks for forgiveness from Allah Ta’ala regularly, Allah Ta’ala will relieve him of his difficulties, he will alleviate his sufferings and will grant him his necessities in an unimaginable way. 

Thus, if a person wants to live in peace and well-being, then he must not disobey Allah Ta’ala. If, however, he happens to do it, then he must not delay to ask Allah Ta’ala for forgiveness.

[English version of "Difficulté et problèmes" – Al Jamiat – Vol.4 No.15]