The Trial of the Muslim: Between Declaring Disbelief, Raising of Ranks, and the Consequence of Sins

Question:
The questioner says in this question: If a trial befalls a person, how should he view this trial? Does he believe it is a trial to expiate sins, and that when Allah loves a people, He tests them? Or does he believe it is because of his sin? And does he prefer one of these by comparing it to his state of righteousness or wrongdoing?

Answer:
He should have good expectations of his Lord; he must have good expectations of his Lord and hope that it is an expiation for his sins and a removal of his mistakes. This is because messengers are tested in order to raise their ranks and increase their good deeds. So, if he is afflicted with an illness, a fall from a wall, or something similar that causes him pain, he should have good expectations of his Lord, believing that Allah has honored him with this to expiate his sins and raise his ranks. He should also examine himself. Praise be to Allah. Allah says: So, he should have good expectations of his Lord, believing that what befell him was only for a matter he did, a sin he committed, or because Allah tested him with this to try his patience and gratitude. Yes. May Allah reward you with good.