A Sahabi, Hazrat Imraan bin Husain رضي الله عنه , was bedridden for 32 years. Despite this, his condition was such that his face glowed. When questioned about this, he said that the sickness was from Allah and that he was satisfied with Allah Ta’ala’s wish to keep him in that condition.

…Sabr or patience does not mean that a person does not take medication and treatment. Whilst treatment should be taken, the heart should remain content and pleased with whatsoever the will of Allah Ta’ala is; be it cure or continued ill-health…

Hazrat Imraan bin Husain رضي الله عنه,  further said : “Since my sickness, angels come and make Salaam to me. Allah has opened the doors of the ‘Unseen’ for me.”

Thus, there can be pain in the body, poverty in the home, other problems outside or in the family, stress and hardwork can tire the body and mind, but under all conditions, the
tranquility of such a heart is not disturbed.

The concern of the Aashiq of Allah Ta’ala is always : Are my actions in conformity with Allah Ta’ala’s pleasure?