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I don't understand how people of no faith can cope with tragedy,

because the only thing that allows us to cope with tragedy is faith.

Faith, Iman, it gives us hope when the situation is hopeless.

It gives us courage when you would think why should we be courageous.

It gives us optimism in the darkest of times.

It allows us to understand, to contextualize.

It allows us to think good thoughts of Allah SWT,

to hope for a better tomorrow, even though today is very bleak.

Iman, faith, Islam, it gives us that optimism.

When the world is dark, your Iman will give you light.

When the world is cloudy, when the world gives you nothing but disaster,

your Iman will give you consolation and comfort and grief.

Iman is like an anchor, no matter what tidal wave comes,

no matter what tragedy comes, your Iman will make you firm,

and your Iman will give you stability and courage.