Faith Conquers All

God does test man, but the moment he takes the plunge, God comes forward and saves him.

When, in a dream, Prophet Abraham saw himself sacrificing his son, he interpreted this as a commandment from God and, without the slightest wavering or hesitation, he decided to carry it out. However, no sooner had he put the knife on his son’s throat than he heard a voice commanding him to stop. He had passed the test by showing wholehearted willingness to obey the word of God. He was then provided with a lamb to be sacrificed instead. (37:102-107)

This event shows that, in most cases, a sacrifice is called for but not accepted. The ‘knife’ is taken away before cutting the ‘throat’.

The real test is not physical but psychological. Man’s willingness or unwillingness is put to the test through the act. The actual act is not required in itself. God does not take a man to task unnecessarily. However, only those are absolved from the sacrifice who proved their willingness to make one.

Eschewing the path of sacrifice to a most compassionate God who loves His servants far more than their parents—amounts to distrust in the love of God. God gives far more than He takes. Prophet Abraham was asked to present to God only a son, and God, in return, conferred on him the leadership of the whole world.

Man must serve God without wavering even in the slightest degree, shedding all reservations. He must have complete faith in his most kind, compassionate Creator, who watches over him every moment. God does test man, but the moment he takes the plunge, He comes forward and saves him.

It is strange for the son not to trust his father’s call. How strange it is for man to lose confidence in his Lord!