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Counter tragedy with patience
We all face tragedies and setbacks in life, including parting from our beloved ones. Such circumstances call for remembering and seeking help from Allah, instead of uttering anything blameworthy or acting recklessly. In particular, one must never harm oneself out of grief, as Allah has made human life sacred. Yaqub (AS), upon being separated from his son ' an innocent child cruelly taken away from his parents ' felt great anguish, but remarked, '…Patience is most fitting. And Allah is the one sought for help against that which you describe.' (12:18)