Trials and Tribulations-Al Imam Al Izz Bin Abdus Salam

“Trials and Tribulations” is a profound spiritual and ethical work by the renowned scholar, Sultan al-‘Ulama’ Abu Muhammad Izz al-Din Abd al-Aziz bin Abd al-Salam, focusing on the nature, purpose, and proper response to the difficulties (Balaya) that believers face in this life. The book offers deep theological and psychological insights into why Allah tests humanity, emphasizing that trials are not random punishments but crucial opportunities for spiritual purification, growth in faith (Iman), and closeness to God. It outlines the prescribed Islamic etiquette (Adab) for enduring hardship with patience (Sabr) and contentment (Rida), making it an essential guide for spiritual therapy and cultivating perseverance in the face of life’s inevitable challenges.