Kapanlagi.com - The phrase La Tahzan Innallaha Ma'ana is actually not unfamiliar to Muslims. There was even an Indonesian film titled LA TAHZAN. However, do you really understand the meaning of La Tahzan?
Although it has been heard many times, sometimes foreign terms are not easily accepted by Indonesian society. Therefore, further explanation is needed regarding the meaning of La Tahzan so that you do not misunderstand its everyday use.
In general, the meaning of La Tahzan can be understood as a phrase spoken as a consolation for someone who is in difficulty, sadness, or facing hardship. Sharing happiness, especially with someone who is sad, is an advice that needs to be considered in Islam.
There are many virtues that can be achieved in the effort to provide comfort to others. Well, further explanation about the meaning of comfort will be discussed in the following information.
1. Meaning of La Tahzan Innallaha Ma'ana
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Here is the literal meaning of La Tahzan Innallaha Ma'ana:
La: do not.
Tahzan: grieve.
Innallaha: indeed Allah.
Ma'ana: with us.
If we follow the explanation above, the phrase La Tahzan Innallaha Ma'ana means "do not grieve, indeed Allah is with us". It can be said that the meaning of this sentence is very special because it is taken from a verse in the Quran in Surah At Taubah, verse 40:
"If you do not aid the Prophet - Allah has already aided him when those who disbelieved had driven him out [of Makkah] as one of two, when they were in the cave and he said to his companion, 'Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us.' And Allah sent down his tranquility upon him and supported him with angels you did not see and made the word of those who disbelieved the lowest, while the word of Allah - that is the highest. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise."
2. The Meaning of Consolation in the Phrase La Tahzan
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Sadness is indeed something that seems to be avoided by everyone. At all times, people always strive for happiness. However, in reality, everything that happens, including sadness, is the will of Allah SWT so that a servant always returns to Him. This is explained in the Quran in Surah Al-A'raf verse 168 as follows.
"And We tested them with good [times] and bad [times] to return [them] to the truth." (Quran 7:168)
However, Allah will not give a test that results in sadness beyond the ability of His servant. This is explained in Surah Al-Baqarah verse 286 as follows:
"Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear." (Quran 2:286).
Therefore, La Tahzan (do not be sad). The meaning of La Tahzan Innallaha Ma'ana is so profound in providing consolation for humans. Humans do not need to be sad because all the problems they are facing are one way to draw closer to Allah SWT. This phrase will always remind humans that Allah SWT will always be with His servants in all conditions.
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3. The Virtue of Comforting Sad People
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After understanding the meaning of La Tahzan Innallaha Ma'ana, you will surely not hesitate to strive to comfort sad people by uttering this phrase. Sharing happiness with others is also encouraged for Muslims, so you need to make an effort. In addition, there are indeed virtues that you can obtain when giving comfort to others, including:
- Forgiveness from Allah SWT
This virtue is explained in the book Al 'Athiyyatul Haniyyah as follows:
"Whoever brings happiness to another believer, Allah Ta'ala creates 70,000 angels assigned to seek forgiveness for him until the Day of Judgment because he has brought happiness to others.
- Ease of Life
Sharing happiness with others can be a way to ease your own life. This is explained in a hadith from Abu Hurairah as follows:
"Allah always helps a servant as long as he helps his brother." (HR.Muslim no. 2699)
- Provision and Longevity
Showing concern for others is an effort to maintain good relations. A Muslim is encouraged to maintain good relations and Allah will expand their provision and prolong their life. This is as conveyed by the Prophet Muhammad in the following hadith:
"Whoever wants his provision to be expanded and his life to be prolonged, then maintain the ties of kinship." (HR. Bukhari - Muslim).
- Actions Liked by Allah SWT
Based on the hadith narrated by Ibnu Abbas RA, Prophet Muhammad SAW said that the action most liked by Allah SWT is to make other Muslims happy after fulfilling obligations.
"Indeed, the action most liked by Allah SWT after fulfilling various obligatory acts is to make other Muslims happy."
KLovers, that is the explanation of the meaning of La Tahzan Innallaha Ma'ana along with the meaning of consolation in Islam.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.