FOOD FOR THOUGHT

FOOD FOR THOUGHT The Quran states: “Surely with every hardship there is ease; surely, with every hardship there is ease.” (94:5-6) According to the above verses, the Quran teaches that there is also relief and ease in the world alongside every difficulty. God has created the world, so unfavourable events cannot eliminate favourable circumstances. This principle applies to various situations, including the case of Salman Rushdie. In history, a person with a bad character named Abdullah bin Ubayy bin Salul existed in ancient Madinah. He once exaggerated a minor incident and falsely accused Hazrat Ayesha of adultery. This false story spread rapidly in Madinah, causing a state of emergency for a month. However, the Quran refuted these accusations in Chapter 24, verses 11-20. One of the messages conveyed in these verses is: “(O Muslims,) do not perceive this storm brought upon you as detrimental, but rather consider it beneficial.” (24:11) The favourable conditions mentioned in the verse are called “yusr.” One manifestation of these conditions occurs when false propaganda is disseminated about the believer, causing discussions among the people and sparking curiosity. This enables the believer to refute the false claims and clarify the situation, presenting the truth more clearly. On the one hand, it becomes evident to people that the opponents are deceptive, while on the other hand, it becomes apparent that the caller upholds the truth. Consequently,