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Young Enlightened
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| Job was a
steadfast servant of God, and was a perfect example of one who turns completely
onto his Creator when distressed by misfortune. His prophethood served two
purposes: (1) To spread the message of God's oneness and absolute
Submission to His will, and (2) to show how the believers should not
be discouraged by trials and tribulations that may arise in the quest for
Submission.
Job lost his wealth
and his health and most of his family, but never lost his faith in God. Instead
of denouncing God due to his hardships (since he knew God was allowing the
devil to afflict him in order to try his faith, see 38:41), Job implored
his Lord saying: "Adversity has befallen me, and, of all the merciful ones
(O God), You are the Most Merciful." God responded to him, and instructed
him: "Strike the ground with your foot. A spring will give you healing and
drink."
God thus rewarded him
for his unwavering Submission, and restored to him his family, even twice
as much. God then commissioned Job to "travel the land and preach the message,"
in order to fulfill a pledge that he had made to spread God's word.
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Quran
I seek refuge in God from Satan the
rejected
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most
Merciful
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[38:41] Remember our servant Job: he called
upon his Lord, "The devil has afflicted me with hardship and
pain."
[Sad 38:42] "Strike the ground with your foot. A
spring will give you healing and a drink."
[Sad 38:43] We restored his family for him; twice
as many. Such is our mercy; a reminder for those who possess
intelligence.
[Sad 38:44] "Now, you shall travel the land and
preach the message, to fulfill your pledge." We found him steadfast. What
a good servant! He was a submitter.
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Vocabulary
Steadfast: loyal, unwavering
Distressed: upset
Misfortune: disaster, adversity
Trials & tribulations: tests
Arise: occur
Afflict: trouble
Commissioned: ordered, commanded
Quiz
| (1) Job lost his health, wealth and most of
his family, but he never lost what ?
(2) what should a good believer do if something
bad happens to him/her ? |
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| (3) what would God do to those who are steadfast
and implore Him? |
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