And those who believe and do good works - them shall We surely house in lofty mansions of Paradise, beneath which rivers flow. They will abide therein. Excellent is the reward of those who work good. [29:59, Holy Quran]
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (on whom be peace) raised a nation of believers who were advanced in faith. He was the last prophet and faith attained perfection through him. God's pleasure can be attained through acting on this faith. His companions advanced in faith and it became a source of peace and approval from the Almighty for them.
An action which is to attract the pleasure of the Almighty is a righteous action. The verse recited at the beginning mentions those who brought about a great revolution through the training and heavenly power of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (on whom be peace). They attained such strength that they presented the greatest sacrifices for the sakes of righteous standing.
Hadith (Teachings of the Holy Prophet of Islam) indicate how a person should be steadfast in their family life. I have received reports and letters that some ladies are teased by their in-laws that they bore daughters only. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of God be on him) said that if a person is tried through having daughters only, his daughters will be a barrier between him and the fire in the next world.
Some people are easily excitable and do not socialize. The Holy prophet Muhammad (on whom be peace) said that a person who socializes and bears inconveniences and hurtful behaviour patiently is better than a person who does not socialize and does not show patience and steadfastness in the face of hurtful treatment.
A person should undertake the reformation and the betterment of the society. Patience enhances forbearance leading to opportunities for further righteous acts. Members should cultivate patience and avoid frictions emanating from impatience.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (on whom be peace) said that a strongman is not the one who wrestles the other down but the one who controls his anger.
Hadrat Aisha (may God be pleased with her) related that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (on whom be peace) never hit anyone with his own hand except for in a battle and never retaliated except to hold the honour of God high.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (on whom be peace) said that patience in the face of a hurt increases one's honour.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (on whom be peace) marvelled at the fate of a Muslim that he is rewarded when he is steadfast in difficulty. He shows gratefulness in good circumstances leading to blessings and shows patience in difficulty leading to blessings. Any trouble a Muslim endures, God makes it a source of atonement for his lapses. God likes a person who is patient in face of the trouble caused to him by his neighbour.
Hadhrat Ali (may God be pleased with him) said that patience in faith is as a head on a body.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (on whom be peace) taught us that when a believer is afflicted by a misfortune, he says, "Surely, to God we belong and to Him shall we return" [2:157, Holy Quran]
And that, God, bless me with a better alternate.
God, declares in the Holy Qur’an: Who, when a misfortune overtakes them, say, 'Surely, to God we belong and to Him shall we return.'[2:157, Holy Quran]
It is these on whom are blessings from their Lord and mercy, and it is these who are rightly guided. [2:158, Holy Quran]
[Extracts from the Sermon by His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivered on 19th November 2010 from London]
The Ahmadiyya Post, Religion. By Zubair Ahmed. Sept 5th 2011
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