1) Seek refuge in Allah (swt) from the fitnah of the self and the fitnah of the world. Say:
"O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and from the punishment of Hell-fire, and from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal (the Antichrist)"
The Prophet (PBUH) gave us a beautiful and profound example of friendship in this hadith:
“The believer is the mirror of his brother. The believer is the brother of another believer. He safeguards his property for him and defends him from behind.”
(Bukhari and Muslim)
A good friend reflects your true self back to you.
He shows you your strengths and weaknesses, your virtues and flaws, your beauty and ugliness.
He does not flatter you or deceive you, but he tells you the truth with kindness and compassion.
Why Allah puts us through hardships even though we may have performed many good deeds?
Let's find out Allah's wisdom behind that:
We all face hardships and challenges in this life. Sometimes we feel sad, hopeless, or angry.
But we should never despair of Allah's mercy and wisdom.
He tests us for a reason, and He knows what is best for us.
Allah says in the Qur'an:
"Do you think that you will enter Paradise without such (trials) as came to those who passed away before you? They were afflicted with severe poverty and ailments and were so shaken that even the Messenger and those who believed along with him said..