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The Patience of Prophet Job

Greeting of peace ,please tune in today Thursday from 1:10 to 2 pm to Islam4mankind weekly radio program at station 1220am (http://www.wots1220.com/ ) Today , Islam4mankind will talk about the story of prophet Job and lessons that we all may learn from his patience , how he endure patiently all sort of trial and tribulations. Patience is a much needed virtue that we all need to cope with the challenges we face during our short journey on this earth. The Quran makes it quite clear that children and wealth are an adornment of this life and that we will be tested through our love for them. (Quran 18:46). In the stories of the prophets, we see that God tested various nations through loss of health and through the loss of wealth, even extreme poverty. God declares repentance and patience to be the keys to eternal life therefore accepting trials and even thanking God for them, denotes a high level of faith. Humankind however is in a constant struggle to accept the message of G