How to Thank Allah in Times of Calamity

Question : How does a person give thanks for a calamity? How does one thank Allah for an illness that has befallen him, or the loss of wealth, or the loss of a loved one?

Answer : Yes, if he looks at the outcome, he thanks Allah. He says, "Praise be to Allah who lightened the calamity," because there are greater calamities; no calamity exists that is not surpassed by a greater one. Or he says, "Praise be to Allah who hastened the punishment for me so that I may meet my Lord pure from sins." Thus, he thanks Allah for this.