Introduction:
This blog is going to talk about an important dua which is one of the best sentences and phrases which a Muslim can say. It expresses strength and easiness at the same time.
“Inna Lllahi wa inna ilaihi rajeioun”: is easy to say in this sentence. However, it expresses the meaning in the strongest way. It shows the humbleness of a servant and the might of Allah, the master. It is usually expected that such a phrase is said when there is a calamity or a catastrophe. It is mentioned in the Holy Quran in this context. Allah says in surah al-Baqra:
{{ Those who if a calamity befalls them, they say we belong to Allah and to him shall we return}}.
A Muslim should say it when grieved:
Therefore, a Muslim says it in a sad tone. A Muslim frowns and lowers their head while saying it. At this time, a Muslim is broken-hearted. It is true that it accompanies grief. However, it decreases the sense of grief, but it does not increase it. It does not deepen wounds; rather, it relieves them. It strengthens patience. Condolence is a way of support. afflicted people say it, believing in the mercy and kindness of Allah. At this point, those patient believers surrender to the will of Allah. Allah says:
{{So they returned back by a blessing from Allah not harmed. they have followed the satisfaction of allah. allah has great favors.}}
The Favor of inna lillah wa inna ilaihi reje’oun:
It urges Muslims to be optimistic. It belittles the feeling of sadness. It lifts the morals. It helps in the stability of the psychological state. It is the Muslim’s fort against falling in the sin of dissatisfaction with the will of Allah. It saves a Muslim from objection to the destiny and decree decided by Allah. It addresses the sad and grieved Muslim. It urges them not to be sorry or sad. This is because a Muslim belongs to Allah. It advises a Muslim not to be pessimistic. This is because we all will return to Allah one day. The person or the thing you have lost belongs to Allah as well.
Getting satisfied with the divine will:
Therefore, don’t give up or be desperate. Try to do your best.
{{“Inna lillah wa inna ilaihi raje’oun”}} is a confession on the part of the afflicted person that they and what they have lost belong to Allah only. As long as it is so, as long as we as well as what we possess belong to Allah, let Allah do what Allah wishes. Let Allah take what Allah wishes. Let our souls be satisfied and be content. Let our souls be pacified, because we will return to Allah one day. Let sorrow not kill us. If we are sure that what and who preceded us to God, why does sadness prey on us?
The best condolence from Allah:
We will join who and what we have lost one day. Let’s get ready for the day of departure. In the Holy Quran, prophet Ibrahim said about his Lord:
{{“He Who has created me and guided me; He Who feeds me and gives me drink. When I get ill, He cures me. He Who makes me die and revives me”}}.
((Inna lillahi wa inna liaihi raje’oun)) is the greatest phrase of condolence. Condolence means support. It supports the afflicted Muslim. No other phrase is as supportive as it, if the afflicted has a strong belief and faith in Allah. ((“To allah do we belong; to allah shall we return”)) was the magicians’ weapon to the face of pharaoh who threatened to torture them when they believed in Mousa.
Sadness is a natural feeling:
There is no doubt that sadness is a natural feeling. Eyes weep; The heart feels sad when someone or something is lost. However, there should be some sort of condolence. Therefore, ((“inna lillah wa inna ilaihi raje’oun”)) has come as a gift from Allah. That is why it is the reward for the believers that:
((“ Allah has endowed them with his prayers, guidance and mercy”)). ((“We belong to Allah and to him shall we return”)) like mentioned in the Holy Quran, it is a guidance from Allah. It teaches Muslims how to deal with calamities. It protects us against psychological illnesses. It protects us against the nervous breakdown in cases of great loss. It spares us the effort of searching for medicines and sedatives and moving between clinics searching for treatment.
