Predictions of calamity (which rarely come to pass) and evil premonitions (which are most often false) instill fear into the hearts of many:
“[Satan] threatens you with poverty and orders you to commit Fahsha [evil deeds, illegal sexual intercourse, sins etc.]; whereas Allah promises you Forgiveness from Himself and Bounty, and Allah is All-Sufficient for his creatures ‘ needs, All-Knower.”
(Qur’an 2:268)
Anxiety, sleeplessness, and ulcers are the ill consequences of hopelessness and worry.
An Arab poet said:
“Don’t punish us for we have already been tortured,
By anxiety that keeps us awake long through the night.”
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