‘To Him We Belong and to Him We Return’ – Why Does God Test Us? (original) (raw)

2017

Abstract

All the human beings face challenges, losses, trials, adversities, and hardships in one form or the other – sometimes through losses and sometimes through abundance. If we fail to realize the reasons and wisdom behind such tests, we can commit grave mistakes which not only lead us to a depressed and dejected life in this world but also take away our success in the hereafter. It is, accordingly, very important to firstly, understand the reasons and rationale behind the concept of tests and trials and, secondly, to respond to them in a befitting and appropriate manner. In order to explore these aspects, we have reviewed the concept of tests, trials, and adversities from theological as well psychological perspective. Anchored in verses 155-157 of Surah Al-Baqarah, the scope of this paper is spread over the reasons why we are subjected to tests and trials, the means and modes of such tests, and the response a believer should demonstrate when undergoing any trials and tribulations.

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