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Al-Basit
The
Reliever
Have
We not opened up thy heart, and lifted from thee the burden that
had weighed so heavily on thy back? And have We not raised thee
high in dignity? And, behold, with every hardship comes ease:
verily, with every hardship comes ease! Hence, when thou art
freed from distress, remain steadfast, and unto thy Sustainer
turn with love.
Ash-Sharh
94, tr. Asad
Sometimes,
in order to help, He makes us miserable; but heartache for His
sake brings happiness. Laughter will come after tears.
Whoever foresees this is a servant blessed by God. Wherever
water flows, life flourishes: wherever tears fall, Divine mercy
is shown.
Rumi, Mathnawi I:817-820, tr. Helminski |
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