Trials and Tribulations

Are there any du’aa’s that we can say at times of calamity and tribulation, such as war and the kaafirs’ attacks against Muslim countries?.

Are these the times which are referred to in the hadeeth of the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), according to which when one of the Sahaabah asked him, “What should I do when there is too much fitnah and division?”, he replied, “Keep away from the people, and sit in your house”? In al-Saheeh, in Kitaab al-Fitan, Baab Kayf al-Haal idha lam yakun khaleefah, there is a hadeeth which says that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) told them to withdraw from people when calamities strike, and he said, “… even if you have to bite onto the root of a tree.” Please explain this hadeeth and tell us what the scholars said about it.

Prophet Mohammed told about the occurance of afflictions and their spread at the end of ages as a sign of the approach of the hour(day of judgement).Reasons of their spread are: farness of people from Allah’s religion, spread of ignorance and injustice and enthralling others.The way out of these afflictions is adhering to the quran and sunnah.

His Eminence Sheikh Saleh Ibn Humaid –may Allah protect him? delivered this Friday’s Khutbah titled “Seditions and Unrests: Landmarks and Reflections” in which he talked about the seditions and unrests which the world is witnessing these days and showed the importance of returning, in dealing with them, to the Book, the Sunnah and the understanding of the righteous salaf. He also mentioned some landmarks and illuminating examples that light the way to anyone seeking the path of Truth.

APPROACHES & MANNERS IN INVITING OTHERS TO ISLAM - 06 - Dawah in the Age of Afflictions.

Why did the Prophets warn their people about the Dajjaal when he will not emerge until the end of time? And when will the Dajjaal emerge?.

Can you give us an idea about the Dajjaal, Al-Daabbah and Ya’jooj and Ma’jooj?

A booklet in Spanish in which the author mentions the reasons, different types of afflictions and trials that befall the nation and how to deal with them in the light of Quran and Sunnah.

An article in English in which Dr. Saleh As-salah discusses the issue of the contemporary trials. He shows the meaning of trial, types , causes, and some of its forms. Afterwards, he explains that a Muslim can protect himself from it through seeking refuge with Allah, holding the book of Allah, and the authentic Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him) according to the understanding of righteous predecessors.

A lecture in English in which Sh. Bilal Philips explains the difference between believers and disbelievers regarding how they react during calamities and trials to get the inner peace, balance, and harmony.

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "I have heard that there is a certain attitude that the Muslim should adopt if he faces a time of tribulation. What is the attitude towards tribulation?"

A lecture delivered by Sheikh Salah Abd Al Aziz Al Sheikh may Allaah protect him in the faculty of Shariah in 1425 a.h. showing the principles that should be known to get legitimacy rulings during crisis

The Lecturer mentioned in his lecture the reasons of tumbling in afflictions and suspicions in this nation:ignorance of this religion,following the prejudice, not refering to scholars in the questions of legislation.Also he mentioned the ways of confronting them through seeking knowledge,following quran and sunnah by the understanding of the righteous ancestors, the obligation of avoiding people of heresies only but for those who can call them for the right path or refuting their hereies.

In this lecture Shaikh Bilal talks on the topic of “ Trials Tribulations and The Prophets Cure”.

Question; The Islamic Future Magazine from Saudia Arabia in editorial feature stated that one of the signs of the last days were; that the Quran would disappear. I have not heard this. And how could it be true why we have many many hafis of Qurans.

Like everything, the present universe will also come to an end, and it is a part of our faith to believe in the Last Day. The signs of the Day of Judgment have been foretold by our Prophet (peace be upon him). Ibn Kathir has collected all the prophesies of the Prophet (peace be upon him) in his book Al-Bidaayah wan-Nihaayah. In this volume, we have presented from them the signs of the Hour and the events that are yet to take place, although mentioning very few examples of those prophesies that have already been realized.

This booklet reminds the reader that worldly difficulties are a trial for the believers, while not disregarding the fact that more often afflictions result from one’s sins and disobedience to Allah. It also teaches how appropriate behavior and correct attitude can change an adversity into a worthwhile opportunity to achieve Allah’s Pleasure through Sabr, Shukr, Ihtisaab and Istirja, whereas impatience, panic and complaining can worsen one’s state of affairs. It also explains the futility of invoking the Prophets and the dead to remove hardships, and encourages calling upon Allah Alone to ease one’s affairs.

This is the translation of an extremely important book by the eminent scholar Ash-Shaikh Salih Aal-Shaikh. In it are essential guidelines from the Sunnah and the example of the sahabah, on how a Muslim should think and behave in situations of tribulations, trials or calamities.