One Hundred And Fifty Lessons For Life

Lesson One Hundred Eighteen: Real Physician

The Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) said:

Translation

The real physician is God, and the things useful for you may be harmful for others.[^1]

Brief Description

The events happening in man’s life are sometimes due to his wrong policies, choices or will and there are a lot of painful events like these.

Sometimes seemingly unpleasant events occur due to none of the above factors. Such adversities may in fact be medicines administered by God ( who is the real physician ) to treat his servants. Although these drugs may be bitter, they are a much needed wake-up call, a means of remedial attention to man’s weaknesses and for removal of his conceit.

[^1]: Nahjul Fasahah, page 406.