How can a divorced woman rid herself of the pain of remembering the marital home, especially since she had wished for her husband to adhere to Allah's teachings?
This world is a place of trial, and the believer's role in it is to be patient and submit to Allah's decree and destiny, and to see the mercy within the affliction. For, "The greatest reward comes with the greatest trial. When Allah loves a people, He tests them. Whoever accepts it will have Allah’s pleasure, and whoever is discontent will have Allah’s wrath." And, "No misfortune befalls a Muslim but Allah expiates some of his sins because of it, even if it is a prick by a thorn." And, "No weariness, nor disease, nor sorrow, nor sadness, nor hurt, nor distress befalls a Muslim, even if it were a thorn that pricks him, but Allah expiates some of his sins thereby." Therefore, you must be patient and forget this matter, and turn to your Lord asking Him to grant you a righteous husband. Know that Allah's choice for a servant is better than his own choice for himself. And there is no harm in seeking this through lawful means, such as offering yourself through your father or brother to someone you deem suitable, for there is no shame or embarrassment in this.
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