What are the trials for the Believer in this worldly life?
ما هي ابتلاءات المؤمن في الحياة الدنيا ؟
Allah Almighty has created mankind so that we worship Him Alone with no partners. He created us, so He can later admit us to Jannah. But for us to be admitted to Jannah, there is a price we have to pay; and that is we must obey Allah the Almighty and obey the Islamic Law He set for us.
إن الله تعالى خلقنا لنعبده وحده ولا نشرك به شيئا. و خلقنا كي يسعدنا و يدخلنا الجنة. لكن ثمن الجنة أن نطيعه و نلتزم بالشريعة التي وضعها لنا.
The Forms of Worldly Trials | أشكال الابتلاءات الدنيوية
1. Trials of Adversity
Hence, Almighty Allah tests us; He tests our patience in poverty, while controlling our lusts, at the death of people we love, and towards people who wrong us. Whomsoever passes those tests will be given the glad tidings.
(We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. Give good news to those who patiently endure.) [Al-Baqara 2: 155]
(We will certainly test you believers until We prove those of you who truly struggle in Allah’s cause and remain steadfast, and reveal how you conduct yourselves.) [Muhammad 47: 31]
1. ابتلاءات الضراء
ولذلك يمتحننا الله تعالى حتى يختبرنا: يختبر صبرنا على الفقر، يختبر صبرنا على شهوة النفس، يختبر صبرنا على موت أحباءنا، صبرنا على من آذانا. و من ينجح في هذه الامتحانات يكون له البشرى.
(وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُم بِشَيْءٍ مِّنَ الْخَوْفِ وَالْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍ مِّنَ الْأَمْوَالِ وَالْأَنفُسِ وَالثَّمَرَاتِ ۗ وَبَشِّرِ الصَّابِرِينَ) [البقرة 2: 155]
(وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُمْ حَتَّىٰ نَعْلَمَ الْمُجَاهِدِينَ مِنكُمْ وَالصَّابِرِينَ وَنَبْلُوَ أَخْبَارَكُمْ) [محمد 47: 31]
2. Trials of Prosperity
Some trials are sent to test how we deal with the good things we have in our lives. If we are rich, will we feed the poor and give the needy? If we are educated and have vast knowledge, will we share our knowledge with others? If we are in positions of power, will we help people who need our help? Will we be thankful for the blessings we have?
(And know that your wealth and your children are only a test and that with Allah is a great reward.) [Al-Anfal 8: 28]
(We have indeed made whatever is on earth as an adornment for it, to test which of them is best in deeds.) [Al-Kahf 18: 7]
(Your wealth and children are only a test, but Allah alone has a great reward.) [At-Taghabun 64: 15]
2. ابتلاءات السراء
بعض الإمتحانات تكون لاختبارنا بالتعامل بما هو حسن بحياتنا. إذا كنا أغنياء، هل نطعم الفقيرو نعطي من الأموال للمحتاجين. هل نعطي الناس من العلم الذي أعطانا إياه الله. هل نساعد الناس الذين بحاجتنا إذا كنا ذوي مناصب. هل نشكر على النعم التي عندنا.
(وَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّمَا أَمْوَالُكُمْ وَأَوْلَادُكُمْ فِتْنَةٌ وَأَنَّ اللَّـهَ عِندَهُ أَجْرٌ عَظِيمٌ) [الأنفال 8: 28]
(إِنَّا جَعَلْنَا مَا عَلَى الْأَرْضِ زِينَةً لَّهَا لِنَبْلُوَهُمْ أَيُّهُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًا) [الكهف 18: 7]
(إِنَّمَا أَمْوَالُكُمْ وَأَوْلَادُكُمْ فِتْنَةٌ وَاللَّـهُ عِندَهُ أَجْرٌ عَظِيمٌ) [التغابن 64: 15]
3. The Comprehensive Test
(Every soul will taste death. And We test you O humanity with good and evil as a trial, then to Us you will all be returned.) [Al-Anbiya 21: 35]
3. الابتلاء الشامل
(كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَائِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ ۗ وَنَبْلُوكُم بِالشَّرِّ وَالْخَيْرِ فِتْنَةً ۖ وَإِلَيْنَا تُرْجَعُونَ) [الأنبياء 21: 35]
Frequently Asked Questions | الأسئلة الشائعة
Why does Allah test believers in this worldly life?
Allah tests believers to see if they will obey His Islamic Law and remain patient or grateful. Passing these tests is the price required to be admitted to Jannah.
What are examples of trials involving adversity?
Trials of adversity include dealing with poverty, struggling to control personal lusts, facing the death of loved ones, and remaining patient towards people who wrong us.
How can good things in life be considered a test?
Good things like wealth, education, and power are tests to evaluate how we use them. Allah tests us to see if we will feed the poor, share our knowledge, help others in need, and remain truly thankful for His blessings.