True peace comes with remembering Allah and growing closer to Him
When we remember God, we also realize that we are constantly in His
presence, and thus we are liberated from the self-destructive habits
that consume us.
So often in life we are wronged by others, and the temptation
torespond in a demeaning and un-Islamic manner is very strong.
Fortunately, we can avoid wrong responses in the case of mistreatment
by relying on Allah and knowing that He is the All-Knowing. When we
take part in wrong responses, we fallvictim to disobediences that lead
the soul away from righteousness, and into the pits of retaliation and
cruelty.
"Surely in Allah's remembrance do the hearts find peace." (13:28)
Those who seek God and remember Him will find contentment and joy in
their lives with the knowledge that they are under the protection
ofAllah. When we utter praise to the Almighty and thank Him for his
countless bounties, our hearts are filled with inner peace and
reflection. How happy and blessed are those who seek refuge in their
Lord, the Most Beneficent and Most Merciful Allah.