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My Lord Nurtures Me

Manifestation of Allah’s Mercy

When we think of mercy, we often associate it with ease, comfort, and blessings. However, Allah ﷻ’s mercy is not only in what we perceive as “good” but also in the trials and hardships we face. Trials may seem difficult at first, but they are actually part of Allah ﷻ’s nurturing process, guiding us toward purification, spiritual growth, and ultimate success in the Hereafter.

Allah ﷻ does not test us out of cruelty but out of His deep love and mercy for us. Every hardship carries wisdom, and every trial is an opportunity for elevation. Through trials, Allah ﷻ removes our sins, strengthens our faith, and increases our rewards in the Hereafter.

  1. How Trials Reflect Allah’s Mercy
  2. Trials Prevent Us from Becoming Heedless

Without hardships, people would become arrogant, self-reliant, and distant from Allah ﷻ. Trials serve as a wake-up call and a reminder to turn back to Him. Allah says in Surah As-Sajdah:

وَلَنُذِيقَنَّهُم مِّنَ ٱلْعَذَابِ ٱلْأَدْنَىٰ دُونَ ٱلْعَذَابِ ٱلْأَكْبَرِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْجِعُونَ

“And We will surely let them taste the nearer punishment (in this world) short of the greater punishment (in the Hereafter) so that they may return (to righteousness).” (Qur’an 32: 21)

Hardships redirect us to Allah ﷻ and protect us from greater suffering in the Hereafter. If life were free of struggles, many people would forget their Creator.

  1. Allah Does Not Burden a Soul Beyond Its Capacity

Some may wonder, “If trials are a mercy, why do they feel unbearable?” The answer lies in this powerful verse from Surah Al-Baqarah:

لَا يُكَلِّفُ ٱللَّهُ نَفْسًۭا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا

“Allah does not burden a soul beyond what it can bear.” (Qur’an 2: 286)

Allah ﷻ, in His mercy, only tests us within our ability. Even when a trial feels overwhelming, it is designed specifically to strengthen us.

  1. Purification Through Hardships
  2. Sins Are Erased Through Trials

The Prophet ﷺ said:

مَا يُصِيبُ الْمُسْلِمَ مِنْ نَصَبٍ وَلاَ وَصَبٍ وَلاَ هَمٍّ وَلاَ حُزْنٍ وَلاَ أَذًى وَلاَ غَمٍّ حَتَّى الشَّوْكَةِ يُشَاكُهَا، إِلاَّ كَفَّرَ اللَّهُ بِهَا مِنْ خَطَايَاهُ

“No fatigue, nor disease, nor sorrow, nor sadness, nor hurt, nor distress befalls a Muslim, even if it were the prick of a thorn, but that Allah expiates some of his sins for it.” (Bukhari 5641, Muslim 2573)

Every difficulty we endure erases sins. Even a minor pain, like a headache or sadness, is an opportunity for purification.

  1. Hardships Lead to Forgiveness

Allah reminds us in Surah Ash-Shura:

وَمَآ أَصَٰبَكُم مِّن مُّصِيبَةٍۢ فَبِمَا كَسَبَتْ أَيْدِيكُمْ وَيَعْفُوا۟ عَن كَثِيرٍۢ

“Whatever misfortune befalls you is because of what your own hands have earned. And He pardons much.” (Qur’an 42: 30)

Many hardships we face cleanse us from sins we may not even be aware of. This is a great mercy because instead of facing severe punishment in the Hereafter, Allah ﷻ reduces our burden through worldly difficulties.

Embracing Trials as a Mercy

Trials are not a punishment but a manifestation of Allah’s mercy.

They cleanse us from sins and increase our rank in the Hereafter.

They make us stronger, more patient, and closer to Allah.

Allah rewards those who endure hardships with immeasurable rewards in the Hereafter.

 

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