Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem
By Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel
Saheb (Rahmatullahi ‘alayh)
Despite severe suffering, persecution and torture, not a single Sahabi
(companion) of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) nor a single Wali
(friend) of Allah Ta’ala, throughout history, ever committed suicide.
Their trials were borne with patience, perseverance and fortitude, which
strengthened their Imaan (faith) in Allah Ta’ala.
The large number of suicides
that occur every day in the world is due to disbelief or weak faith in Allah
Ta’ala.
Those who commit suicide think that they are going to escape the
difficulties, pains and problems of this world, but they will be severely
punished for taking their lives. And how will they then escape the pain of the
punishment that is meted out for taking their lives?
We should, however, not pass judgment regarding the person who has taken
his or her life. Judgment should be left to Allah Ta’ala, for we do not know in
what mental state the person was in – for example, severe depression – to have
snapped and committed suicide.
