Introduction
Faith in Allah (may He be glorified and exalted) is like a lifeline that keeps us steady, especially when life gets tough. It’s more than just a belief—it’s a deep, trusting relationship with Allah that fills our hearts with a sense of security and peace. The Quran reminds us that real peace comes from this kind of faith, where we fully trust in Allah’s power, wisdom, and mercy. With this faith, we start to see life’s challenges differently—not just as difficulties, but as chances to grow spiritually and get closer to Allah. When we embrace this kind of faith, we find comfort in knowing that we’re always under Allah’s care, and no matter what we go through, we’re never truly alone.
Faith/Trust in Allah
Allah (may He be glorified and exalted) says in the Glorious Qur’an:
اَلَّذِيۡنَ اٰمَنُوۡا وَلَمۡ يَلۡبِسُوۡۤا اِيۡمَانَهُمۡ بِظُلۡمٍ
اُولٰۤٮِٕكَ لَهُمُ الۡاَمۡنُ وَهُمۡ مُّهۡتَدُوۡنَ ٨٢
Those who believe and do not taint their faith with wrongdoings will feel more secure and will be better guided.
(Surah Al- An’am, Ayah 82)
Having strong faith in Allah and knowing His ability to rescue His believing servants, will surely bring our hearts at ease. When we settle in our minds that we are under constant assistance of the Most Powerful, then we shall discern the inner peace and the sense of contentment. Faith acts as a shield, protecting us from the anxieties and uncertainties that often plague our hearts. It reminds us that no matter how daunting our circumstances may appear, we are never truly alone. We have the Creator of the heavens and the earth by our side, guiding and supporting us through every trial.
Let us take a look at the story of Musa عليه السلام and the Bani Israel (Children of Israel) when they were approached by the powerful army of Firaun (Pharaoh). The Bani Israel felt that it was their end, however, Musa عليه السلام had strong faith in Allah.
Allah says in the Glorious Qur’an:
فَلَمَّا تَرَآءَ الۡجَمۡعٰنِ قَالَ اَصۡحٰبُ مُوۡسٰٓى اِنَّا لَمُدۡرَكُوۡنَۚ ٦١
قَالَ كَلَّا ۚ اِنَّ مَعِىَ رَبِّىۡ سَيَهۡدِيۡنِ ٦٢
فَاَوۡحَيۡنَاۤ اِلٰى مُوۡسٰٓى اَنِ اضۡرِبْ بِّعَصَاكَ الۡبَحۡرَؕ فَانْفَلَقَ فَكَانَ كُلُّ فِرۡقٍ كَالطَّوۡدِ الۡعَظِيۡمِۚ ٦٣
And when the two companies saw one another, the companions of Musa said, “Indeed, we are to be overtaken!” [Musa] said, “No! Indeed, with me is my Lord; He will guide me.” Then We inspired to Musa, “Strike with your staff the sea,” and it parted, and each portion was like a great towering mountain.
(Surah Al- Shu’ara, Ayah 61-63)
This profound event teaches us that when we place our trust in Allah, He provides us with guidance and opens pathways that we never imagined. The sea that once appeared as an insurmountable barrier became a clear path to safety for the believers, demonstrating that no situation is too difficult for Allah to resolve.
At any difficult moment, that incapacitates our abilities to find our way out, we must remember that we have Allah (may He be glorified and exalted) with us, who is not incapable or unable or stoppable by any force. We need to be duty-bound to direct our thought and our hopes to Him, and say “Indeed, with me is my Lord; He will guide me.” Or “Indeed, Lord is with me/us.”
As our faith increases, so will our inner peace. Without having faith in Allah (may He be glorified and exalted) and commitments to do deeds that uplift our faith, any perceived inner peace shall be delusional and unsustainable. Without faith in Him, surely, we will be crawling on a losing path.
Faith is not merely a spiritual comfort; it is the foundation upon which true peace is built. It gives us the strength to face adversity with courage, knowing that our lives are in the hands of the One who is most merciful and just.
Allah says in the Glorious Qur’an:
قُلۡ مَنۡ يُّنَجِّيۡكُمۡ مِّنۡ ظُلُمٰتِ الۡبَرِّ وَالۡبَحۡرِ تَدۡعُوۡنَهٗ تَضَرُّعًا وَّخُفۡيَةً ۚ لَٮِٕنۡ اَنۡجٰٮنَا مِنۡ هٰذِهٖ لَـنَكُوۡنَنَّ مِنَ الشّٰكِرِيۡنَ ٦٣
قُلِ اللّٰهُ يُنَجِّيۡكُمۡ مِّنۡهَا وَمِنۡ كُلِّ كَرۡبٍ ثُمَّ اَنۡـتُمۡ تُشۡرِكُوۡنَ ٦٤
Say, (O Prophet), “Who rescues you from the darkest times on land and at sea? He alone you call upon with humility, openly and secretly: “If You rescue us from this, we will be ever grateful.” Say, “Only Allah rescues you from this and from every distress, yet you associate others with Him in worship.”
(Surah Al-An’am, Ayah 63-64)
For sure, Allah is the only one who can cure us from every distress. He is the only one who can bring about peace and contentment to our hearts and He is our best hope and our best savior. In every breath, in every moment of our lives, we must strive to strengthen our faith, for it is through faith that we find the true essence of peace and the courage to face the world with hope and resilience.
Conclusion: Strong faith in Allah (may He be glorified and exalted) is the key to navigating life’s difficulties with grace and confidence. When we truly believe that Allah is with us, guiding us through every challenge, our hearts are filled with a deep and lasting peace. This faith empowers us to face adversity with patience and trust, knowing that Allah’s wisdom is beyond our understanding and that He will always provide a way out. By anchoring ourselves in this unwavering faith, we can find true contentment and serenity, knowing that our ultimate refuge and salvation lies with Allah alone. Let us strengthen our faith and live with the assurance that, with Allah by our side, we can overcome any obstacle and experience the profound peace that only He can provide.
