الْفَرَجُ بَعْدَ الشدَّة

‘Comfort after Calamity’

Many a times, especially in the current Muslim world, we find ourselves in situations which render the soul helpless, and leave no hope in sight. It is in such moments that the faith of a Muslim is tested. One should always remember that the night is always darkest before the dawn, and after hardship there always comes ease. If the believers choose to pass these moments complaining and without faith, then they shall be questionable before Allāh. However, if these moments are passed with patience and prayer, then these very moments will pave the path for spiritual elevation and success for the believers.[1]

1- When calamities reach their final extent

That their intensity causes the soul to melt

2- When adversities take root, and solace bids farewell

then in dire and hard times, comes comfort and rest[2]

Notes

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[1] Abdullah Ayaz Mullanee, ‘The Poetic works of Sayyiduna Ali,’ a translation of Diwan Ali, p.73

[2] Ibid