Family in stress, grandad sick and brother on trial for something he says has not done

Question

My brother is on trial for something he has not done - he is a quite person and is a full time career for my granparents without pay. He looks after them 24x7. He just wants their prayers. My nana passed away in october 07 of cancer that hitted him hard and now my grandad has TB. Please give us some dua we can read in this problem all the family is stressed out with my brother and grandad. Dua for my brother and for all brothers and sistas going through trials and dua for all muslims who are sick at home and in hosipitals. Thank you very much may Allah give you a happy long life so you can carry on helping others.

Answer

As you have mentioned that your brother is innocent, you should remember that this is a test from Allah SWT for him and the whole family. The story of Yusuf AS comes to mind. He was innocent of any sin but was put in jail for many years. This was a test from Allah SWT, which he passed with patience and humility. Seeking help with patience and prayer: Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): "And seek help in patience and al-salaat (the prayer)" [al-Baqarah 2:45]. Hudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: Whenever the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was grieved by something, he used to pray. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 'How wonderful is the situation of the believer, for all his affairs are good. If something good happens to him, he gives thanks for it and that is good for him; if something bad happens to him, he bears it with patience, and that is good for him. This does not apply to anyone but the believer.' (Narrated by Muslim, no. 2999). "Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest" (al - Ra'd 13:28) Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that when the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was distressed by something, he would say: "Yaa Hayyu yaa Qayyoom bi rahmatika astagheeth (O Ever-Living, O Eternal, by Your mercy I seek help)." Every person in this world is tested at some time in their life, it is a means of our stages being elevated and sins being washed away. Though this is a very sad time for you and your family, we will advise you to turn towards Allah SWT in prayer. Read 2 rakaahs of salaatul haajah daily and beg allah for his mercy and assistance. http://www.islameasy.org/Dua_Hajat.php You should send abundant durood/salawaat on the prophet SAW and also read "laa ilaaha illa anta subhaanaka innee kuntu minaz zawlimeen" May Allah SWT remove all your difficulties, Aamin

And Allah knows best.

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