Affair Quote by Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya
“Had Allah lifted the veil for his slave and shown him how He handles his affairs for him, and how Allah is more keen for the benefit of the slave than his own self, his heart would have melted out of the love for Allah and would have been torn to pieces out of thankfulness to Allah. Therefore if the pains of this world tire you, do not grieve. For it may be that Allah wishes to hear your voice by way of Dua'a. So pour out your desires in prostration and forget about it and know; that verily Allah does not forget it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Zad al-Ma'ad wa Hadith al-Sa'ah by Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya, 13th century
Divine care surpasses personal desire, so trust Allah’s timing and pour your hopes in prayer, knowing He remembers them.
In simple terms: Allah cares more than we do; pray and trust.
Key Takeaway
Trust Allah, pray sincerely.
Themes
faith
trust
gratitude
patience
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal hardship
- seeking guidance
- prayer
- emotional distress
Key Concepts
Divine providence
spiritual surrender
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize Allah’s hidden blessings?
- What does true gratitude look like in hardship?
A Different Perspective
If one expects immediate relief, disappointment may arise.
![“The heart becomes sick, as the body becomes sick, and its remedy is al-Tawbah (repentance) and protection [from transgression]. It becomes rusty as a mirror becomes rusty, and its clarity is obtained by remembrance. It becomes naked as the body becomes naked, and its beautification is al-Taqwa. It…” quote by Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/454/ibn-qayyim-al-jawziyya-10803_als_the-heart-becomes-sick-as-the-body-becom_66500.jpg)
