Ismail ibn Musa Menk - What to do during hardship?

About this lecture

In this heartfelt lecture, Sheikh Ismail ibn Musa Menk draws on Surah Al-Baqarah (verse 154) to help believers make sense of hardship, explaining that fear, hunger, loss of wealth, loss of life, and scarcity of produce are all tests from Allah — met with glad tidings for those who are patient. He emphasises two essential responses to difficulty: declaring "Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un" with genuine conviction, and maintaining unwavering hope in the mercy of Allah. The lecture also covers practical spiritual remedies including dhikr, gratitude, charity, seeking forgiveness, and drawing closer to Allah — reminding viewers that hardship, when met with faith, is an opportunity for immense spiritual growth and divine closeness.