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Suffering is a gift. In it is hidden mercy.

Suffering is a gift. In it is hidden mercy.

Suffering is a gift. In it is hidden mercy.
-Rumi
SUFFERING
The great divide between theist and atheist is their reaction to human suffering. Often the first views it as either deserved or an impenetrable mystery, while the second sees it as unnecessary and inexcusable. The Qur’an advocates neither viewpoint. Trial and tribulation are held to be inevitable and essential to human development and both the believer and unbeliever will experience them.
Most assuredly We will try you with something of danger, and hunger, and the loss of worldly goods, of lives and the fruits of your labour. But give glad tidings to those who are patient in adversity -who when calamity befalls them, say, “Truly unto God do we belong and truly, unto Him we shall return.” (2:155)
Do you think that you could enter paradise without having suffered like those who passed away before you? Misfortune and hardship befell them, and so shaken were they that the Messenger and the believers with him, would exclaim, “When will God’s help come?” Oh truly, God’s help is always near. (2:214)

You will certainly be tried in your possessions and yourselves. (3:186)