Treating the Despair over the Condition of Muslims in This Era

Question:
The questioner says: Some people today are in a state of despair over the condition Muslims have reached in these times. What is the guidance regarding this?

Answer:
The guidance is that, as you have heard, a believer never falls into despair. He places his reliance on Allah, has hope, and strives to reform himself and his brothers. He trusts in victory from Allah (Mighty and Majestic). The word "despair" does not come from people of faith; it comes from people who are either ignorant or have little faith. Yes, there is no despair. There is no despair in Islam. There is good opinion of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). There are lessons for the future so that one can rectify what has happened and replace it with something better. There is no despair.