What comes to a person in his or her life, however difficult it may be, perhaps will help a person move closer to God. The response to tribulation is abr, which is patience, perseverance, steadfastness, and resolve. Allฤh loves the patient; part of the reason the tribulation comes is to draw the quality of patience out of them - He loves this quality.
Hamza YusufI think that's deeply rooted in Muslim consciousness, the idea of not submitting to anything other than God. "You can abuse me, but you're not going to win me over. But if you treat me with respect and dignity, I'm going to fall in love with you. I'm going to sing your praises all over the world because you're powerful and you treated me with human dignity."
Hamza YusufI can't - and won't - impose my beliefs on others, either verbally or otherwise. I'm not going to judge people.
Hamza YusufAllah knows exactly what to give you to help you return to Him. The events in your life are purposeful, appropriate & non-random.
Hamza Yusuf