Aqidah T4/Q5

“A part of Iman (Belief) in Allah is the forbearance with what Allah has decreed”.

What does this Chapter deal with ?

Put the 4 levels of patience in order from highest to lowest.

Those who are patient, in their heart, tongue, and limbs. It might be difficult upon this person, and they dislike what is happening, but they still remain patient.
Those who are grateful to Allah for this difficulty and to go through this trial because they know that Allah wipes away your bad deeds and increases you in your good deeds.
Those who complain. They are angry in their heart, and they say words which are displeasing to Allah.
Those who feel pleased with what Allah has decreed, although it’s difficult.

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At-Tirmidhi reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said;

“The greatness of the reward is tied to the greatness of the trial. When Allah loves a people,

He puts them to the trial. Whoever is acceptant of it will have Allah’s acceptance and whoever

is displeased and unacceptant with it will gain Allah’s displeasure.”

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of THIS ayah?

Trials and afflictions are an expiation for a person’s sin, so long as they don’t leave off obligations or fall into that which is haram.
Trials are a sign of the Iman of the believer.
It’s recommended that we are pleased with the decree of Allah. A higher level is to be thankful for Allah.
It’s haram to be displeased with anything that Allah has decreed.
The obligation of having fear of Allah alone because fear is a type of Ibadah.

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