It has been noted by the scholars of the Quran and historians that Prophet Ayyub a.s was at one time, a wealthy man who owned large amounts of property, as well as livestock, cattle, sheep, crops and servants. He had a wife and many children. Then, due to the will of Allah that Prophet Ayyub be tested, everything was taken away from him.
Physically, he was afflicted with various types of diseases to such an extent that the only healthy parts remaining in his body were his heart and tongue (with which he remembered Allah).
He lost all his wealth and even his children. Eventually, due to his illnesses, his family and friends deserted him, and he was expelled from the city. Everyone left him, except for his pious and faithful wife, who continued to fulfil her duties as a wife and take care of him.
At one point, after the trial had continued for a long period of time, Prophet Ayubb’s wife said, “Ayyub, if you pray to your Lord, He will feel you from this suffering.”
He answered, “I have lived for seventy years as a healthy person. Can I not be patient for Allah for another seventy years?”
Just look at Prophet Ayyub’s faith and how he display patience when he was tested. 😢
#storiesoftheprophets #ibnkatheer