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- In Islam, hope (Raja) is the belief and expectation in the mercy, forgiveness, and rewards of Allah. It is the feeling of optimism and trust in Allah's guidance and assistance. Hope motivates believers to seek righteousness, do good deeds, and remain steadfast in difficult times.
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The Qur'an contains many verses about hope. Hope is an essential concept in Islam, and it is often mentioned in conjunction with faith and trust in Allah (tawakkul). There may come a point in time when you feel like your imaan (faith) is low.
- Never Give Up Hope
- What Makes Us Lose Hope?
- Never Despair
- The Life of A Human Being Can Be Difficult
- Afterword
In the hustle and bustle of the twenty first century, hope often gives way to despair. Not because we no longer have reason to hope, but because we are so preoccupied and busy with affairs of this world that we do not give hope the chance to blossom. Actually God has supplied us with an unending supply of hope. And when we begin to feel the pangs o...
One of the reasons believers feel anxious and despairing is due to the fact that they have sinned. Sinning makes us feel bad, we are often ashamed and disappointed in ourselves, and when we feel like that over and over, it can easily become hopelessness. People feel terrible when they think that God will not forgive them or is angry with them. It i...
The companions of Prophet Muhammad were not angels, they were human beings, they made mistakes and they committed sins. They also had a different understanding of the nature of sin and how it is connected to forgiveness. The early Muslims understood that God has what we would nowadays call an open door policy. There is no sin big enough to make a p...
The life of this world is filled with tests, trials, and tribulations but these must be faced with patience and hope. Hope that God will guide you to the best outcome. Hope will guide you through the darkness, but despair will only lengthen the journey. God is merciful, what we see around us every day is only one percent of His mercy. Every time a ...
Sometimes stress and anxiety can turn into the type of hopelessness we nowadays call depression. If this is the case for you, or someone you know, it is essential that you seek medical advice and help. This too is a mercy from God. (From Discovering Islam’s archive)
Feb 1, 2021 · As Muslims, unless the things we hope for are delusional, there is no such thing as false hope. According to an Egyptian scholar, Dr Amru Al-Wirdani, hope flies with two wings; the wing of guided optimism and the wing of realism. This illustrates us of what it means to be hopeful.
Oct 16, 2021 · Through his character, Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) inspired people to change their lives; through his message, he empowered people to find the real purpose in their lives, and through his leadership, he motivated them to work as a team to serve humankind.
Feb 4, 2008 · The first two are: (1) the hope of a person who does an act of obedience for God, upon guidance from God, hoping in its reward; (2) someone who commits a sin, then repents from it, hoping for God’s forgiveness, pardon, kindness, magnanimity, clemency and generosity.
Nov 15, 2023 · At the core of Islamic teachings is the unwavering belief in the mercy of Allah. The Quran asserts, "Be not, then, faint of heart, and grieve not: for you are bound to rise high if you are truly believers." (Surah Al-Imran 3:139) This verse encapsulates the essence of hope.
In Islam, hope (Raja) is the belief and expectation in the mercy, forgiveness, and rewards of Allah. It is the feeling of optimism and trust in Allah's guidance and assistance. Hope motivates believers to seek righteousness, do good deeds, and remain steadfast in difficult times.
