Muslims should approach illness and suffering with patience (sabr), faith, and trust in Allah. They should remember that trials are part of life, and enduring them can lead to spiritual growth and reward. Here are key ways to navigate illness and suffering:

1. Patience and Trust in Allah: Muslims are encouraged to bear illness with patience, trusting that Allah has wisdom behind every trial. Suffering is seen as an opportunity to earn rewards and have sins forgiven. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “No fatigue, nor disease, nor sorrow, nor sadness, nor hurt, nor distress befalls a Muslim—even if it were the prick of a thorn—except that Allah expiates some of his sins” (S