Manifestations Of Divine Wisdom In The Trial Of Evil A Descriptive And Analytical Reading Of Al-Ezz Bin Abd Al-Salam’s Approach

Abstract

The article studies the concept of affliction with evils as a manifestation of the divine wisdom behind the painful events that a person faces. The article begins with a definition of evil in language and terminology, then discusses the definition of Al-Ezz bin Abdul Salam and his message "Trials, Plagues, Tribulations and Misfortunes", which is the basic code that we relied on to reveal the dimensions of affliction with evils. The study was divided into five main axes, starting with the cognitive dimensions related to deepening a person's knowledge of God Almighty and His Oneness, then the practical dimensions, which are concerned with explaining how affliction motivates a person to return to God through repentance and turning back, and enhances in him the behaviors of supplication and submission to God in difficult times, which strengthens the relationship of the servant with his Creator. Afflictions are also considered a means of extracting gratitude from the heart of a person, as he acknowledges the divine favor in all the hardships he goes through, which deepens his feeling of gratitude to God even in difficult times.

The moral dimensions reveal how evil purifies the soul from reprehensible traits such as arrogance and pride, and contributes to building virtuous morals such as patience, forbearance and forgiveness, which enhances a person's ability to face life's challenges and increases the purity of his heart and mind, leading to achieving inner peace and psychological balance.

Finally, the article addresses the penal dimensions of being afflicted with evil, as it concludes that it expiates sins and purifies transgressions, and is a great opportunity for the servant to obtain reward and recompense in this world and the hereafter. Also, being content with God's will and destiny during the period of affliction is a way to obtain God's satisfaction and closeness to Him, and these are the highest goals.