When performing our ibadah, we should accept any ailment as a form of kaffarah (compensation for our sins). To cough while in the Holy lands is a norm, or more rightly so, is expected. Why not, as it is not only the weather that is different, but so are our daily activities, our diet and the amount of people we get in contact with.
The coughing scenario, if observed, is sometimes hilariously entertaining. I remember during a few occassions, while we were listening to our tazkirah sessions in the hotel lobby, one person would start coughing. In an instant, it would be echoed by another person, then another, and another and another. I think perhaps 8 - 10 people would be joining in the coughing orchestra. And in a few minutes, the orchestra would stop and not a single person would be found coughing.
For some, the cough also comes with a fever, a cold, runny nose or migraine, to name a few. Some are tested with more severe conditions: unexpected heavy menses, weak bladders or even heart attacks.
No matter what the ailments are, the question is whether we are able to keep calm and persevere during such trying times? To not sigh, complain or resent being unwell? Believe me, it is not tested upon us as a punishment or torture, na'uzubillah, but as a form of washing away our sins. The pain or condition serves to close the gap between us and Allah, making us closer to Him as we seek His mercy and healing. He knows best!
No kind of calamity can occur, except by the
leave of Allah: and if any one believes in Allah, (Allah) guides his heart
(aright): for Allah knows all things.
(at-Taghaabun: 11)
(at-Taghaabun: 11)
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