I would like to share an interesting Jummah Sermon delivered by Imam al-Madina al-Munawarrah 'Abdul Muhsin Ibn Muhammad al-Qasi.
All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allaah, his household and companions.
Fellow Muslims! This world is an abode of trials in which no man is safe from an illness that disrupts his life or weakens him. Afflictions are however a blessing; for our Lord showers mercy through trials and tries some with blessings. Bitterness of this world for the believer is the real sweetness of the Hereafter for him. Many a blessing given to a man has been a source of his illness and many a deprived person has been healed through his depravity.
Allaah says,
"It may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and you like a thing which is bad for you. Allaah knows but you do not know." (2:216)
Affliction is a sign of Allaah's love and the way to Paradise. The Prophet, Salallahu alayhe wa salam, said,
"Great reward goes with great affliction, and when Allaah loves a people, He tries them. Whoever shows contentment among them will earn the pleasure of Allaah and whoever becomes angry earns the anger of Allah." (At-Tirmidhi)
Good health is one of the greatest blessings of Allaah. The Prophet, Salallahu alayhe wa salam, said,
"There are two blessings of which many people get deceived: good health and free time." (Al-Bukhari)
Good health is one of the things that man will be called to account for on the Day of Resurrection. The Messenger of Allaah, Salallahu alayhe wa salam, said,
"The first thing that man will be asked of on the Day of Resurrection is, 'Had I not given you health in your body and quenched your thirst with cold water?' " (At-Tirmidhi)
One of the most severe tests is to deprive a man of his health. The best individuals among men have been afflicted with diseases. Ibn Mas'ud entered upon the Messenger of Allaah, Salallahu alayhe wa salam, while he was suffering from an illness, and he said, "O Messenger of Allaah, Salallahu alayhe wa salam, you are seriously suffering from an illness". The Prophet, Salallahu alayhe wa salam, said, "Yes, I am suffering from an illness as two men among you would do." (Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim).
Prophet Ayyub was also overwhelmed with disease for years.
Continued.. Part 2
All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allaah, his household and companions.
Fellow Muslims! This world is an abode of trials in which no man is safe from an illness that disrupts his life or weakens him. Afflictions are however a blessing; for our Lord showers mercy through trials and tries some with blessings. Bitterness of this world for the believer is the real sweetness of the Hereafter for him. Many a blessing given to a man has been a source of his illness and many a deprived person has been healed through his depravity.
Allaah says,
"It may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and you like a thing which is bad for you. Allaah knows but you do not know." (2:216)
Affliction is a sign of Allaah's love and the way to Paradise. The Prophet, Salallahu alayhe wa salam, said,
"Great reward goes with great affliction, and when Allaah loves a people, He tries them. Whoever shows contentment among them will earn the pleasure of Allaah and whoever becomes angry earns the anger of Allah." (At-Tirmidhi)
Good health is one of the greatest blessings of Allaah. The Prophet, Salallahu alayhe wa salam, said,
"There are two blessings of which many people get deceived: good health and free time." (Al-Bukhari)
Good health is one of the things that man will be called to account for on the Day of Resurrection. The Messenger of Allaah, Salallahu alayhe wa salam, said,
"The first thing that man will be asked of on the Day of Resurrection is, 'Had I not given you health in your body and quenched your thirst with cold water?' " (At-Tirmidhi)
One of the most severe tests is to deprive a man of his health. The best individuals among men have been afflicted with diseases. Ibn Mas'ud entered upon the Messenger of Allaah, Salallahu alayhe wa salam, while he was suffering from an illness, and he said, "O Messenger of Allaah, Salallahu alayhe wa salam, you are seriously suffering from an illness". The Prophet, Salallahu alayhe wa salam, said, "Yes, I am suffering from an illness as two men among you would do." (Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim).
Prophet Ayyub was also overwhelmed with disease for years.
Continued.. Part 2
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