Praising Allah During Hard Times
I understand that we should strive to do Sabr during hard times, but I am struggling to understand how one can do H amd (which we are required to do in every salat) during difficult times as it combines elements of praise and gratitude (Shukr) to Allah. Most people find it easy to thank Allah when things are going well, but it’s not so easy to praise Allah while suffering from loss, persecution, or hardship. Perhaps the gratitude (Shukr) is not for the calamity itself, but emerges from trust in the greater good that Allah intends for the person if they persevere and hold on to Iman through trials. This is what I think, but I’ll appreciate more clarity on this topic.