In the climate we exist, with all the injustices that are perpetrated against people of color and the less fortunate, I am inspired to remind us all to TRUST that God is the Best of Planners. He knows what we know not.
During times of deep trial, despair, and sadness, Muslims seek comfort and guidance in the words of Allah in the Quran. Allah reminds us that all people will be tried and tested in life, and calls upon Muslims to bear these trials with “patient perseverance and prayer.” Indeed, Allah reminds us that many people before us have suffered and had their faith tested; so too will we be tried and tested in this life.
“Seek Allah’s help with patient perseverance and prayer. It is indeed hard except for those who are humble.” (Qur’an 2:45)
“Oh you who believe! Persevere in patience and constancy. Vie in such perseverance, strengthen each other, and be pious, that you may prosper.” (Qur’an 3:200)
Even the Scriptures convey a similar message to Christians and Jews.
“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”
“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”
“Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace.” (Prov. 15:18)