When God causes His messenger to undergo a terrible trial and at the same time associates that trial with signs of His presence and support, He educates Abraham in faith: Abraham doubts himself and his own strength in faith, but at the same time the signs prevent him from doubting God.
This teaches Abraham humility and recognition of the Creator. When Abraham is tempted by deep doubt about himself, his faith and the truth of what he hears and understands, the inspirations and confirmations of Hagar and Ishmael enable him not to doubt God, His presence and His goodness. Doubt about self is thus allied to deep trust in God.
- Chapter 1: Encounter with the Sacred, In the footsteps of the prophet, Tariq Ramadhan.
::::Food for thought::::
I find this part of the chapter really close at heart because there isn't a day in my life that I do not doubt myself and my faith. But there are so many moments in life that God gave His clear signs that even as I doubt myself I never doubt in His presence.
Just as how Abraham feel His presence through Hagar and Ishmael (his beloved family) let us feel His presence not only from our surrounding but also the people we love as well as the convictions of the prophets and the sahabah.
May our self-doubt create a stronger and much deeper trust in our Lord. Amiin.
Alhamdulillah
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