Ayyub

Bismillah,

In this midst of night, I am reminded of the story of Prophet Ayyub 'Alaihissalam (pbuh).

He was once blessed with a big, happy family, with a lovely, loving wife and a very fine living. Everything is enough; complete.

One moment, all he had was taken back. He suffered from leprosy. Then his house collapsed killing all his children. His wife; Rahmah, stayed loyal by his side. At one point, out of poverty, she sacrificed her long hair for food and return home bald. Ayyub cried upon seeing his wife. She asked him to ask Allah to ease up their hardship but he replied, "Dear, this is not even half the years we spent in comfort before." After sometime, it had became unbearable even for her and she asked permission from Ayyub to leave. Ayyub told her, "Go away. I swear when you return I'll cane you a hundred times."

Lonesome, satan came and tempted him to whine for his fate. He lifted his hands up and prayed;

And make mention (O Muhammad) of Our bondman Job, when he cried unto his Lord (saying): Lo! the devil doth afflict me with distress and torment. (41)

(And it was said unto him): Strike the ground with thy foot. This (spring) is a cool bath and a refreshing drink. (42)

He was cured then and became more stunning than ever.

After a while, Rahmah who had been feeling very guilty and sinful as well as missing her husband returned to their home to find out a good-looking man she could not recognized that he was Ayyub.

And We bestowed on him (again) his household and therewith the like thereof, a mercy from Us, and a memorial for men of understanding. (43)

He forgave her, but was worried about his oath. Then Allah said;

And (it was said unto him): Take in thine hand a branch and smite therewith, and break not thine oath. Lo! We found him steadfast, how excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (to his Lord)(44)

From chapter 38: As-Sod. This is one of my most favourite story ever.

Though can't help but asking is the replaced household feels the same like before.