Well-being

The well-being of a person lies in obtaining whatever he needs and in being protected from things that may put him in difficulty. That is why people are interested in knowing someone who can give them both. That someone is none other than Allah Ta'ala.

Whatever one needs is in the hands of Allah Ta'ala and it is Allah Ta'ala who is the true Protector. Thus, the well-being of a person is only in the hands of Allah Ta'ala and Allah Ta'ala grants this well-being to those who remain in His obedience.

Obedience to Allah Ta'ala is to carry out His orders and commandments, to abstain from forbidden things and to follow the principles of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam). Such a person gets the help of Allah Ta'ala in all difficult situations. And sometimes he sees that his work is done unexpectedly and miraculously.

Allah Ta'ala has always helped his servants who remain in His obedience. And it is a privilege that will always be available for those who will remain in His obedience until the day of Qiyaamah. A person must always remain in the obedience of Allah Ta'ala if he really wishes his eternal well-being. He must not look at his limited means. Allah Ta'ala does not need any means to help a person. Nothing is difficult for Allah Ta'ala. Everything is in His capacity. Thus, a person must understand that nothing is difficult or easy. It is easy when the assistance of Allah Ta'ala is obtained in order to execute it despite it being a very difficult task in reality. On the other hand, a simple and easy work such as twitching of the eyelids also can become impossible without the help of Allah Ta'ala. There is a Dua in that sense which reads:

"O Allah! There is nothing that is easy except that which You have made easy."

Thus, we must seek well-being which is only found in being sincere towards our Rabb and asking Him whatever we need. 

[English version of "Le bien être" – Al Jamiat – Vol.6 No.7]