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**timmybrown** · 07-13-2011, 07:08 PM

brother,

I did read your long post completely. I can understand the troubles you went through in the name of Islam. But first of all you should stop thinking about some factors for the time being. Your father,your mother, the madrassa, the kids there who abused you, the people in the mosque who didn't back you up, 9/11, the atheist friend who questions you etc. Keep ALL of them out of the equation for the time being.

Now think what is our relationship with Allah?
Allah is our master and we are his slave.

Why are we send to this world?
To worship Allah and only Allah.

Is that a fair deal?
Well considering the fact that we have to worship him only for the limited time we live in this world and for it we will be rewarded Paradise for eternity, its more than a fair deal, its the best deal we can ever get.

But i am facing lot of problems due to religion?
If the intention of us following Islam is purely to please Allah then its consequences in this world doesn't matter.

Even if I am following Islam perfectly why am i facing more problems in Life?
It is Allah's way of testing us, our endurance and our intentions. Also for every trails and tribulations we face our sins are forgiven because of it.

How do i deal with the problems around me?
Sabr, patience. 'Allahuma'asaabireen' meaning Allah is with the one who is patient.

brother stick around and try to lose your bad company, And do not gain knowledge to answer other people, Gain knowledge only for the Sake of Allah.

P.s. Whatever happens around you, Don't forget your personal relationship will Allah.
Also read what all troubles our beloved Rasoolullah went through to teach Islam in his time.
This video will help http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ4N3YWMAIk

I would like to thank you for your response and your patience. I am going to answer the points you have made with my response

Why are we send to this world?
To worship Allah and only Allah.

Why were we put on this earth if Allah's only intention is to test us and be worshiped?

Is that a fair deal?
Well considering the fact that we have to worship him only for the limited time we live in this world and for it we will be rewarded Paradise for eternity, its more than a fair deal, its the best deal we can ever get.

Why are we posed with a deal anyway? We do not have kids with the intention of punishing them if they misbehave - then why must we be in that situation? If your time here is so limited what is the point of it all...why not skip life and go straight to hell or heaven seeing as though Allah is all knowing then he will know which of us will be good and bad.

But i am facing lot of problems due to religion?
If the intention of us following Islam is purely to please Allah then its consequences in this world doesn't matter.

Why are we made so fragile and susceptible to distress when facing difficulty in life? The consequence of following religion and living life perfectly as set out may in many cases be too difficult, dangerous and uncomfortable. We do not put obstacles in the way of our children when we are trying to gain their affection - why must we be faced with obstacles when trying to gain the favour of our creator?

Even if I am following Islam perfectly why am i facing more problems in Life?
It is Allah's way of testing us, our endurance and our intentions. Also for every trails and tribulations we face our sins are forgiven because of it.

Some of us are made weaker than others - naturally. How is this fair? Some are born in harsher conditions than others and some of us are less exposed to Islam as it is. How can we all be judged fairly if not everyone has had the same life. Why are we even being tested to begin with. We are given free will and we are given emotions and rational thoughts. As humans naturally we are instilled with the need for logical reasoning - why put this sort of thought process in us?

A diesel powered car can only run on unleaded fuel for so long before it stops, are we to blame the car for not functioning regardless of the challenge we put in its place?

________

Jazakallah azhar and I do apologise once again for my questions but I can not rest until I feel as though I have a thorough understanding of many of my thoughts

07-13-2011, 07:08 PM	#5
timmybrown Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 535 Senior Member	brother, I did read your long post completely. I can understand the troubles you went through in the name of Islam. But first of all you should stop thinking about some factors for the time being. Your father,your mother, the madrassa, the kids there who abused you, the people in the mosque who didn't back you up, 9/11, the atheist friend who questions you etc. Keep ALL of them out of the equation for the time being. Now think what is our relationship with Allah? Allah is our master and we are his slave. Why are we send to this world? To worship Allah and only Allah. Is that a fair deal? Well considering the fact that we have to worship him only for the limited time we live in this world and for it we will be rewarded Paradise for eternity, its more than a fair deal, its the best deal we can ever get. But i am facing lot of problems due to religion? If the intention of us following Islam is purely to please Allah then its consequences in this world doesn't matter. Even if I am following Islam perfectly why am i facing more problems in Life? It is Allah's way of testing us, our endurance and our intentions. Also for every trails and tribulations we face our sins are forgiven because of it. How do i deal with the problems around me? Sabr, patience. 'Allahuma'asaabireen' meaning Allah is with the one who is patient. brother stick around and try to lose your bad company, And do not gain knowledge to answer other people, Gain knowledge only for the Sake of Allah. P.s. Whatever happens around you, Don't forget your personal relationship will Allah. Also read what all troubles our beloved Rasoolullah went through to teach Islam in his time. This video will help http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ4N3YWMAIk I would like to thank you for your response and your patience. I am going to answer the points you have made with my response Why are we send to this world? To worship Allah and only Allah. Why were we put on this earth if Allah's only intention is to test us and be worshiped? Is that a fair deal? Well considering the fact that we have to worship him only for the limited time we live in this world and for it we will be rewarded Paradise for eternity, its more than a fair deal, its the best deal we can ever get. Why are we posed with a deal anyway? We do not have kids with the intention of punishing them if they misbehave - then why must we be in that situation? If your time here is so limited what is the point of it all...why not skip life and go straight to hell or heaven seeing as though Allah is all knowing then he will know which of us will be good and bad. But i am facing lot of problems due to religion? If the intention of us following Islam is purely to please Allah then its consequences in this world doesn't matter. Why are we made so fragile and susceptible to distress when facing difficulty in life? The consequence of following religion and living life perfectly as set out may in many cases be too difficult, dangerous and uncomfortable. We do not put obstacles in the way of our children when we are trying to gain their affection - why must we be faced with obstacles when trying to gain the favour of our creator? Even if I am following Islam perfectly why am i facing more problems in Life? It is Allah's way of testing us, our endurance and our intentions. Also for every trails and tribulations we face our sins are forgiven because of it. Some of us are made weaker than others - naturally. How is this fair? Some are born in harsher conditions than others and some of us are less exposed to Islam as it is. How can we all be judged fairly if not everyone has had the same life. Why are we even being tested to begin with. We are given free will and we are given emotions and rational thoughts. As humans naturally we are instilled with the need for logical reasoning - why put this sort of thought process in us? A diesel powered car can only run on unleaded fuel for so long before it stops, are we to blame the car for not functioning regardless of the challenge we put in its place? ________ Jazakallah azhar and I do apologise once again for my questions but I can not rest until I feel as though I have a thorough understanding of many of my thoughts
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