My friend Aadam joins me in a three-episode series where we discuss hardships, trials and tribulations and contextualize our struggle with SSA in the larger scheme of things. In this episode, we talk about the problem of evil and suffering, the story of Moses (PBUH) and Al-Khidr, the story of Ayyub (PBUH) and his wife, and how everything in life is a test from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.
Why do "bad things" happen to "good people"? Why are we tested? Can things that appear as "bad" conceal "good" things in them? These and other questions are discussed in this episode.
References mentioned in this episode:
- "Trials and Tribulations: Wisdom and Benefits" by al-Imam al-'Izz bin 'Abdi-s-Salam
- "17 Benefits of Tribulation" lecture by Sh. Hamza Yusuf
- "Reclaim Your Heart" by Yasmin Mogahed