God created death and brought humans and jinns into this world so they start over without bias and freely choose between God's absolute authority and Satan's polytheism, each receiving messages from both.1, 2
The world is designed to show whether we uphold God's authority or Satan's views, and the changing day and night test our willingness to observe the Dawn Prayer and fast during the hottest, longest days.1
To test Satan's claim, God created seven universes and appointed Satan as a temporary god on the tiny Earth, and the Quran's account of this confirms the previous scripture.1, 2
We are in this world because we committed a horrendous crime, and this life is our chance to redeem ourselves, denounce that crime, and rejoin God's kingdom.1
God willed to permit the invention of Hadith and Sunna as a criterion that exposes those who believe only with their lips, not their hearts.1
After our original sin, God gave us a chance to denounce our crime and accept His absolute authority, but we chose to see a demonstration of Satan's competence as a god.1
People who protest that God created them to undergo this test do not realize that they committed a horrendous crime and chose the test instead of redeeming themselves.1
God deliberately permitted the addition of two verses to Sura 9 to show the code's function, prove tampering is impossible, and distinguish believers from hypocrites, who uphold traditions.1, 2, 3
After giving the rebels sufficient chances, God exiled the hard core rebels to Earth to give them yet another chance to redeem themselves.1
Granting humans and jinns this additional chance to redeem themselves, instead of banishing them, is immense mercy from God.1
In this life, without memory of the heavenly feud, humans and jinns receive messages from God and from Satan and freely choose, and that choice decides redemption or permanent exile with Satan.1, 2
God frequently tests humans with food and drink, as with Saul's troops, most of whom failed at the stream while the steadfast were rewarded with victory.1
We are born with no memory of our original sin and have absolute freedom to choose God's view that He alone is Lord or Satan's view that there are other lords.1
God blesses submitters with sovereignty and perfect happiness even in this life, but only when they keep fulfilling His commandments and after they pass their admission tests.1
Muslims are tested to distinguish those who want to worship God alone from those satisfied with following cherished innovations and false beliefs.1
The events around Jesus' persecution were part of God's plan, and everyone involved, including those who inflicted pain and those who watched or cheered, was tested and will answer to God.1, 2
God creates every thought, action, consequence, and encounter of each person's life as an experience tailored to that individual.1
Those who declare they worship God alone must accept the polishing process God puts them through.1
God offered the responsibility of freedom of choice to the heavens, earth, and mountains, which refused it, while humans accepted it out of transgression and ignorance.1, 2
We failed to take a firm stand for God's absolute authority, and this life is our third and final chance to redeem ourselves.1
Believers will certainly be tested through their money and lives and will hear many insults, and steadfast perseverance and righteousness prove the strength of their faith.1
Every soul will taste death after being tested through adversity and prosperity, and then all return to God; believers who do righteous works abide forever in Paradise.1, 2
God builds our faith by testing it, and faith grows under testing the way a muscle grows when it works against weights.1
God tests faith through difficulties, and nothing comes into our lives without His permission; the bad that happens results from our own doing but remains in God's control.1, 2
God tests our faith through delays to teach patience, since humans are impatient by nature and must work to overcome it.1, 2, 3
God tests our faith through His commands, which force us to choose between believing what God says and believing what we think is right.1, 2
God tests us every moment of our lives, and most people fail these tests because they do not realize they are tests meant to help them grow.1, 2
Like Jonah in the belly of the fish, God sometimes creates problems that swallow us up so that we turn to Him.1, 2
Money is one of the greatest tests of faith, and God tests people through wealth, debt, blessings, problems, and requests to give to charity.1, 2
This world is designed so that we cannot see, hear, or touch God, leaving belief alone to navigate our existence.1, 2, 3
During a test, God took care of the writer's basic needs and his family never went to sleep hungry, which he credits to God's help and to reverencing God.1
Hardships such as financial trouble are tests from God that offer an opportunity to become more appreciative, imploring, reverent, and righteous, making them a blessing in disguise.1
This life is temporary and we are on earth to pass a test and redeem ourselves, and God made the test simple by giving us the Quran with clear guidelines.1, 2, 3
We often fail to see the hidden opportunities God gives us because human beings are impatient by nature and sometimes pray for what may hurt them.1, 2, 3
Human responsibility began when humans accepted freedom of choice, which the heavens, earth, and mountains refused, and choosing means being held responsible.1, 2
God tests steadfastness through things like loss of money or crops, and God alone can relieve such adversity.1
Because the lunar year is shorter than the solar year, Ramadan comes 10 to 12 days earlier each year, testing whether we fast in every season.1, 2
Ramadan is both a wonderful blessing from God and a test of faith.1
How we react to life's difficult situations sets us apart as Submitters, so we should treat each other in the best manner, with kind words and compassion.1, 2
Humans accepted freedom of choice, and with it came the duty to strive to please God and do what He commands in order to be redeemed.1, 2
Choosing the difficult path of charity, steadfastness, and kindness to please God brings happiness and sets an example, while dwelling on annoyance does not bring peace of mind.1, 2
Ramadan rotates through all the seasons as part of God's plan for testing us.1
Spouses, children, and money can be enemies and are a test that should not pull us from God, and we should pardon and forgive.1, 2
Indecision between God and Satan is not neutral; it is itself a decision that leads to loss, and knowing the truth without standing firm is failure.1, 2
Out of His mercy, God gave humanity this earthly life as a third and final chance so each soul can prove whether it deserves Heaven or Hell, removing every excuse.1, 2, 3
Past pain, hardship, poverty, wealth, or family background are man-made excuses for misbehavior; hardship is a test, and every difficulty is followed by relief.1, 2, 3, 4