Makhul reported: Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Verily, a man will seek the decision of Allah Almighty, and He chooses for him, yet he is displeased with his Almighty Lord. If he only waited to see the final result, he would find it is better for him.” Source: al-Zuhd wal-Raqā’iq li-Ibn …
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Qatadah ibn Di’amatah reported: It has been mentioned to us that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, gave glad tidings to his companions about this verse, “Verily, with the hardship comes an ease, with the hardship comes an ease,” (94:5-6) and the Prophet said, “A hardship will never defeat two eases.” …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, was once standing over a hole and he said, “If hardship were to enter this hole, ease would surely follow it, go inside, and take it out.” Then, Allah Almighty revealed the verse, “Verily, with the hardship comes an ease, with …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah says: If I take the two noble eyes of My servant in this world, there is no reward for him with Me but Paradise.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2400 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ قَالَ …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah Almighty said: If I put My servant to trial and he does not complain of Me to his visitors, I will release him from his captivity, then I will replace his flesh and blood with what is better, then he …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A servant is not provided with anything better and vaster than patience.” Source: al-Mustadrak ‘alá al-Ṣaḥīḥayn 3552 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَا رُزِقَ عَبْدٌ خَيْرًا لَهُ وَلَا أَوْسَعَ …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah Almighty sends down support in proportion to the need, and He sends down patience in proportion to the trial.” Source: Musnad al-Bazzār 8878 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ …
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Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah is not satisfied for His believing servant to be rewarded with anything but Paradise if his loved ones on earth pass away, he remains patient, hopes for reward, and says what he has been commanded.” Source: Sunan al-Nasā’ī …
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Al-‘Irbad ibn Sariyah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah Almighty said: When I deprive My servant of his two noble eyes, although he was reluctant to lose them, I am not satisfied with any reward for him but Paradise if he praises Me for them.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Ibn …
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Abdur Rahman al-Qasim reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Let the Muslims be strengthened in their calamities by remembering the misfortunes that befell me.” Source: al-Muwaṭṭa’ 809 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمنِ بْنِ الْقَاسِمِ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ لِيُعَزِّ الْمُسْلِمِينَ فِي …
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‘Amr ibn ‘Abasah reported: I came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and I said, “O Messenger of Allah, who is with you in this matter?” The Prophet said, “The free and the enslaved.” I said, “What is Islam?” The Prophet said, “Kind words and feeding the hungry.” I said, …
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Al-Hasan reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “That I taste a hot coal, scorching or leaving what it may, is more beloved to me than were I to say about something that happened, ‘Would that it not be so!’ or about something that did not happen, ‘Would that it were …
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Al-Lalaka’i reported: Abu Darda, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “The pinnacle of faith is in four things: patience with the judgment of Allah, pleasure with the decree of Allah, sincerity and trust in Allah, and surrender to the Lord.” Source: Sharḥ Uṣūl I’tiqād Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jamā’ah 1697 عَنْ اللَّالَكَائِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي الدَّرْدَاءِ رَضِيَ …
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Qays ibn Khabtar reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Accept two things you dislike: death and poverty. By Allah, there is nothing but richness and poverty, and I do not care with which of them I am put to trial, for the right of Allah in each of them must …
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Yahya ibn Sa’id reported: Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah have mercy on him, would supplicate often, saying, “O Allah, make me pleased with Your decree and bless me in Your providence, such that I would not like to hasten anything You delay, nor delay anything You hasten.” Source: al-Riḍā ʻan Allāh bi-Qaḍāʼihi li-Ibn Abī …
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Jabir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The people who lived in prosperity will wish on the Day of Resurrection to have the reward of those who were put to trial, even if their skin had been torn away with shears.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2402 Grade: Hasan (fair) according …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Patience is at the first strike of calamity. Patience is at the first strike of calamity.” Source: Musnad Abī Ya’lá 6068 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ الصَّبْرُ عنْدَ الصَّدْمَةِ …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The eminent among the companions of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, prohibited us, saying, “Do not curse your leaders, do not deceive them, and do not hate them. Fear Allah and be patient, for the matter is close at hand.” Source: al-Sunnah li-Ibn Abī ‘Āṣim 1015 …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said to the Ansar, “Verily, you will encounter favoritism after me, so be patient until you meet me at your promised place by the Fountain in the Hereafter.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6595 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ قَالَ …
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Al-Zuhri reported: When ‘Urwah ibn al-Zubayr, may Allah have mercy on him, was afflicted with gangrene in his leg, it was said, “Shall we not call a doctor for you?” ‘Urawh said, “If you wish.” A doctor arrived and he said, “Drink this substance. It will ease your mind.” ‘Urwah said, “Go away with your …
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