Resort To Holy Quran Reading For Knowing Ways To Deal With Stress And Trials

Allah Almighty, the most benevolent and merciful, the one Who created this cosmos in totality, from smallest particle to largest stars and galaxies, and placed human beings as His vicegerents on this planet. Of all gifts He bestowed to humans, heart serves as one of the biggest and the most significant of them, especially because it is where Almighty Allah resides.

Reality is that Allah Almighty is such a fine craftsman that He did for fulfillment of one basic and major purpose, so that humans accept and acknowledge His might and submit their beings willingly to Him. In fact, this does not come easy. Humans have to undergo a test, so that the ones with pure, humble, and humble hearts can be segregated from the ones who believe otherwise. Just read the following verse mentioned in the holiest of Scriptures, the Holy Quran and understand why it is referred as the truest and the most authentic source of knowledge for human beings:

Al-Baqara [2:155] Be sure We shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss in goods, lives and the fruits (of your toil), but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere.―

However, there are many of us who do not heed to this simple but ultimate fact mentioned clearly in Qur’an and that is why holy quran reading is deemed as a religious compulsion for Muslims, so that they get to know how to live their lives in best possible manner.

The problem surfaces when those of us not aware of great teachings of Holy Quran tend to act totally opposite to how we should do in different situations; for example, most of us react in hue and cry under any stressful conditions, which is not the way to handle the situation. Given below are some great ways that serve as effective stress busters for Muslims:

Establishing Salah with punctuality

Offering Salah (prayers) 5 times a day is mandatory for every adult sane Muslim, and for the right reasons. It connects them directly to Almighty Allah and instills peace and calmness within their hearts and souls. Allah (SWT) steers their problems and stresses away, as also cleared from the following verse:

“Truly, those who believe and do righteous deeds, and perform Salah, and give Zakah, they will have their reward with their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.” (Surah Baqarah 2:277)

Quran Recitation

In addition to Salah, Quran Recitation is yet another great way to fight things like stress and depression. Just contemplate on what following verse of Qur’an says in this regard:

“Recite that which has been revealed to you of the Book, and perform Salah. Verily, Salah prevents from lewdness and evils. And indeed, the remembrance of Allah (by you) is greatest. And Allah knows what you do.” (Surah Ankaboot 29:45)

Yet again, one more reason for learning Qur’an for those who like to heed to signs provided by Allah Almighty. In fact, such are the reasons that make Quran School such an important part of tradition and culture of Muslim societies ever since inception of Islam.

Showing patience and gratitude

As they say, it is better to see glass half filled rather than seeing it half empty. Instead of crying for every little test and trial we come across with; we need to realize the blessings that we have been bestowed with and we should realize that we are not the only ones facing such situation, so we better be thankful to Allah Almighty for what He has granted us.

”Or think you that you will enter Paradise without such (trials) as came to those who passed away before you? They were afflicted with severe poverty and ailments and were so shaken that even the Messenger and those who believed along with him said: ‘When (will come) the help of Allah?’ Yes! Certainly, the help of Allah is near!” [2: 214]

Conclusion

There is no doubt that Qur’an can serve as a guide to every situation and every problem one might face; all that’s needed is a little adherence to it.