Thursday, October 27, 2011

Why worry?

We are all susceptible to worrying. Yet worrying as the song goes, is like trying to solve an algebra problem by chewing bubble gum. So why do we worry.

Islamically, everything is in good hands. In the hands of the Almighty. All that is in the heavens and the Earth belong to Him. All that occurs in the world is by His permission. Part of belief in the shahadah or proclamation of faith is really the giving up of ones control and therefore one's worries. If all is indeed in the hands of the Almighty what is there to worry about? Surely that is the true test of faith.