. . . You must not run away, . . .

. . . . . You must not run away, trying to escape from the company of your Lord on account of the painful sufferings that are sent by Him to afflict you, for He is More Aware [A’lam] of your best interests than you yourselves, and you must receive a proper education. He comes down upon the hearts of the champions of truth [siddiqin], so you may salute them with the greeting of peace, and ask them to intercede on your behalf. Allah is the One who enables and empowers [al-Mumakkin]. He clasps their hearts to His bosom, kisses the eyes of their hearts, and raises them up through patience [sabr], compliance [muwafaqa] and contentment [rida]. You will therefore remain in His presence, and the question will be asked: “How did you regard the situation and the hospitality you received there?” To this you will reply: “What an excellent situation, and how excellent the Host! How excellent the guidance, and how excellent the Guide!”. . . . .

Taken from “The Fortieth Discourse”, given in the year A.H.546/1152 C.E.by Sheik' Abd Al-Qadir Al-Jilani, of the book titled, “The Removal of Cares (Jala Al-Khawatir).