We all go through trials and tribulations and no doubt, the crisis of COVID-19 is very difficult time for all of us. What the Muslim believer should realize in such extreme hardship times, that these hardships or severe difficulties are created by Allah Almighty for His servants to show them their limited ability, weakness and powerlessness while Allah (swt) has the full control and power over them. Also we should understand that such hardship times are the result of mankind’s corruption and injustice as Allah (swt) says in Quran: {The corruption appears on Earth and in the seas because of the bad actions of the people to punish them for what they did and so the people (sinners) may repent to Allah (swt) [Surat Ar-Rum: 41] So, the solution and cure for the Muslim believer in such hardships is:
- To sincerely return and repent to Allah (swt)
- To delegate all matters to Him and expecting the goodness from Him (swt)
- To keep the faith and fully trust in Allah (swt) and you will never be failed or let down.
- To stay very close to Him (swt) with your heart like a child seeks the shield and protection between the arms of their parent.
- To always remember Him (swt) with lots of dua (prayer), esteghfar (seeking forgiveness) and asking His grace and blessings
Finally we pray to Allah (swt) as He has shown us His power and control up on us to show us His mercy and forgiveness and He is the Merciful, Amen.