In life we are continually faced with a choice between either faith or fear, and we will automatically and naturally default to what has thus far become habit for us.
Crises like these are opportune moments in which to both become aware of our states and tendencies, and also to correct, evolve and improve them.
If we succumb to fear, we will not only perpetuate unconsciousness and the stress it creates, but we will increasingly attract to ourselves the very thing we fear while we fail to prepare ourselves for the ultimate transition between this life and the next.
However, if we use this opportunity to deepen our faith and trust in the will of the Almighty, not only do we best prepare and protect ourselves from the calamity itself, but we concurrently attract the divine pleasure of God and best prepare for the transition into eternity.
Coronavirus Panemic: Faith Versus Fear
In light of the currently escalating crises, we must take active, conscious and intentional steps to strengthen and deepen faith in our hearts, for fear, stress, anxiety and worry compromise and weaken the immune system, making us even more susceptible to actually contracting the disease and falling ill.
Such is the nature of the Universe, in that it reflects to us ourselves. The most expedient way to attract to ourselves the very circumstances we do not want is to feel and act out of fear. Yet by remaining rooted, calm, clear and present, we are best prepared both practically and spiritually to avoid failure and attracting to ourselves negative and undesired circumstances.
Allah Almighty states in the Holy Qur’an that it is the remembrance of the Divine, or dhikrullah, that provides peace, calm, tranquility, serenity and certainty in the heart.
Verily, it is in the remembrance of God that hearts find rest.
— Surah ar-Ra’d (Holy Qur’an, 13:28)
Now is the time not to succumb to fear and panic, which will only accelerate the pandemonium as a result of this pandemic, but rather to strengthen and deepen our faith, trust, reliance and surrender upon the Divine.
During this crises and any other, do all that you can do to act responsibly to protect yourself, your loved ones and others, yet fear not and remain rooted, anchored and surrendered in the presence and to the will of the Divine.
To your divine and eternal success.
Alhamdulillah Brother Ihsan.
Asalaamu Alaikum
Very informative and enlightening..May Allah the one that has power over all things remove fear from our hearts and for us to practice surrendering.
Zaffar
Allahumma ameen, thank you brother Zaffar and truly may Allah Almighty make our hearts to be beacons and bastions of His light. Best and most blessed regards.
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Shukar Ihsan,
It’s heart warming to watch your video on the strength of real faith. I will share with everyone I know. Inshallah fear will be decreased and more practice of dhikrullah.
Alhamdulillah, Allah Kareem. Thank you, and ameen, may Allah Almighty increase us all in strength and in faith through the power of dhikrullah. To your divine and eternal success.
Beautiful. Hope you are well 🙂
Sorry to distract but what was flying behind you at 19:55? a bird?
Asalaamu alaykum
Aslam o Alaikum, Hope you are doing fine and wishing you all the best for all the good work you are doing!
I have also started a course through this website – Islamic Meditation Programme. I would like to seek your advise, related to practicing Meditation. Please mention, how can questions related to practicing meditation can be posted?
Thanks and seeking your support in this matter.
Regards, Fawad