إن الحمد لله نحمده، ونستعينه، من يهده الله فلا مضل له، ومن يضلل فلا هادي له ، وأشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، وأن محمدا عبده ورسوله . أما بعد:
The Virtue of Patience and Gratitude:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَاسْتَعِينُوا بِالصَّبْرِ وَالصَّلَاةِ ۚ وَإِنَّهَا لَكَبِيرَةٌ إِلَّا عَلَى الْخَاشِعِينَ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And seek help through patience and prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive.”
Hadith 1:
«عن صهيب ، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : عجبا لأمر المؤمن ، إن أمره كله خير وليس ذاك لاحد إلا للمؤمن ، إن أصابته سراء شكر فكان خيرا له ، وإن أصابته ضراء صبر فكان خيرا له»
“It is narrated from Sayyid Na Saib (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: The affair of a believer is truly amazing. Indeed, in every matter of his there is only good, and this is not the case for anyone except the believer. If he attains happiness and he thanks Allah, then he receives reward, and if he suffers loss, pain, or distress and he is patient over it, then he also receives reward.”
The Importance of Showing Gratitude to the Benefactor:
Hadith 2:
«وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها ، قالت : كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كثيرا ما يقول لي : يا عائشة ، ما فعلت أبياتك ؟ فأقول : و أى أبياتي
تريد يا رسول الله ، فإنها كثيرة ؟ فيقول : فى الشكر فأقول : نعم بأبى وأمى ، قال الشاعر : ادفع ضعيفك لا يحربك ضعفه يوما فتدركه العواقب قد نما يجزيك أو يثني عليك وإن من أثنى عليك بما فعلت كمن جزى إن الكريم إذا أردت وصاله لم تلف رنا حبله واهي القوى قالت : فيقول : يا عائشة ، إذا حشر الله الخلائق يوم القيامة قال لعبد من عباده اصطنع إليه عبد من عباده معروفا: هل شكرته ؟ فيقول : أى رب ، علمت أن ذلك منك فشكرتك عليه ، فيقول : لم تشكرني إذا لم تشكر من أجريت ذلك على يديه»
Muhaddith Albani has declared it authentic.
“And it is narrated from Sayyida Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) often said to me: Aisha! Which of your poems are these? I said, which poems do you want to ask about? There are many poems. He said: Those related to gratitude. So I said, may my parents be sacrificed for you, they are these. The poet says:
① Return your weak one in such a way that his weakness never troubles you any day, then his good end will increase. That weak one will reward you and repay you, praise you, and praising him for your work is also like giving a reward. When you treat a good person well, his rope of dependence will not be weak either.
Then the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Aisha, on the Day of Resurrection when Allah gathers the creatures, He will ask among His servants about a servant who has done good to someone: Have you thanked your benefactor? He will say: O my Lord! I thought this was from You, so I thanked You. Allah will say: You have not thanked Me while you have not thanked the person through whom I bestowed My favor upon you.”
The Great Reward of Great Patience:
Hadith 3:
«وعن أنس بن مالك عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه: قال عظم الجزاء مع عظم البلاء، وإن الله إذا أحب قوما ابتلاهم فمن رضي ، فله الرضا ومن سخط ، فله السخط»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Indeed, a great reward is the result of a great trial, and surely Allah tests those whom He loves, then whoever is pleased (with that) has Allah’s pleasure, and whoever is displeased has Allah’s displeasure.”
The Virtue of Patience on the Death of Children:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿فَتَبَسَّمَ ضَاحِكًا مِّن قَوْلِهَا وَقَالَ رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ وَعَلَىٰ وَالِدَيَّ وَأَنْ أَعْمَلَ صَالِحًا تَرْضَاهُ وَأَدْخِلْنِي بِرَحْمَتِكَ فِي عِبَادِكَ الصَّالِحِينَ ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty said:
“So Solomon smiled, amused at her speech, and said: ‘My Lord, grant me the ability to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents, and to do righteousness that pleases You, and admit me by Your mercy among Your righteous servants.'”
Hadith 4:
«وعن أبى موسى الأشعري أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إذا مات ولد العبد، قال الله لملائكته: قبضتم ولد عبدي فيقولون: نعم فيقول: قبضتم ثمرة فؤاده! فيقولون نعم فيقول: ماذا قال عبدي؟ فيقولون: حمدك واسترجع . فيقول الله: ابنوا لعبدى بيتا فى الجنة، وسموه بيت الحمد»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: When a person’s child dies, Allah commands His angels, ‘Have you taken the soul of My servant’s child?’ They say, ‘Yes.’ Then Allah says, ‘Have you taken the fruit of his heart?’ They say, ‘Yes.’ Then Allah says, ‘What did My servant say?’ They say, ‘He praised You and recited ”إِنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون“.’ Then Allah says, ‘Build a house for My servant in Paradise and name it ”بيت الحمد“.'”
The Reward of Praising and Thanking Allah Almighty:
قالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَإِذْ تَأَذَّنَ رَبُّكُمْ لَئِن شَكَرْتُمْ لَأَزِيدَنَّكُمْ ۖ وَلَئِن كَفَرْتُمْ إِنَّ عَذَابِي لَشَدِيدٌ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And when your Lord proclaimed, ‘If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]; but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe.'”
Hadith 5:
«وعن معاذ قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : من أكل طعاما فقال الحمد لله الذى أطعمنى هذا، ورزقنيه من غير حول منى ولا قوة غفر له ما تقدم من ذنبه»
Muhaddith Albani has graded it as Hasan.
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Mu’adh رضي الله عنه that the Messenger of Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said: Whoever eats food and then says these words: (Translation) All praise is due to Allah who has provided the food and given me provision without any power or strength from myself. Then all his sins are forgiven.”
Expressing gratitude to Allah through prostration:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿بَلِ اللَّهَ فَاعْبُدْ وَكُن مِّنَ الشَّاكِرِينَ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“But worship Allah alone and be among the grateful.”
Hadith 6:
«وعن أبى بكرة عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم : أنه كان إذا جانه أمر سرور أو شر به خر ساجدا ، شاكرا لله»
Allama Albani رحمه الله has graded it as Sahih.
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Bakrah رضي الله عنه that the noble Prophet, the Seal of the Messengers, the Imam of the Prophets, the honored Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم used to prostrate in gratitude to Allah whenever good news came to him.”
Encouragement to become a grateful servant of Allah Almighty:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿مَّا يَفْعَلُ اللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمْ إِن شَكَرْتُمْ وَآمَنتُمْ ۚ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيمًا﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“If you are grateful and believe, He will not punish you for your deeds. Indeed, Allah is Appreciative and Knowing.”
Hadith 7 :
«وعن المغيرة يقول: قام النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم حتى تورمت قدماه فقيل له: غفر الله لك ما تقدم من ذنبك وما تأخر، قال: أفلا أكون عبدا شكورا؟»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Mughirah bin Shu’bah (may Allah be pleased with him) that he said: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to stand in prayer the whole night until his feet would swell. It was said to him: Allah has forgiven your past and future sins, so why do you exert yourself so much? The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) replied: Should I not be a grateful servant?”
The good reward for patience in trials and difficulties:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُم بِشَيْءٍ مِّنَ الْخَوْفِ وَالْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍ مِّنَ الْأَمْوَالِ وَالْأَنفُسِ وَالثَّمَرَاتِ ۗ وَبَشِّرِ الصَّابِرِينَ ﴿١٥٥﴾ الَّذِينَ إِذَا أَصَابَتْهُم مُّصِيبَةٌ قَالُوا إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ ﴿١٥٦﴾ أُولَٰئِكَ عَلَيْهِمْ صَلَوَاتٌ مِّن رَّبِّهِمْ وَرَحْمَةٌ ۖ وَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْمُهْتَدُونَ ﴿١٥٧ ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And We will surely test you with some fear and hunger and a loss of wealth, lives, and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient. Who, when disaster strikes them
«وعن أنس بن مالك ، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : لقد أوذيت فى الله وما يؤذى أحد، ولقد أخفت فى الله وما يخاف أحد ، ولقد أتت على ثالثة ، وما لي ولبلال طعام يأكله ذوكبد ، إلا ما وارى إبط بلال»
Muhaddith Albani has declared it authentic.
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas رضي الله عنه that the Prophet of Mercy صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said: ‘I have been given so much torment in the way of Allah that no one else has been given as much torment, and I have been so frightened in the way of Allah that no one else has been made as fearful. Three days and nights passed over me during which neither I nor Bilal had enough food that a strong-hearted person could eat.’ (It was so little) that Bilal رضي الله عنه used to hide it under his armpit.”
The Reward of a Woman’s Patience:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿قُلْ يَا عِبَادِ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا رَبَّكُمْ ۚ لِلَّذِينَ أَحْسَنُوا فِي هَٰذِهِ الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةٌ ۗ وَأَرْضُ اللَّهِ وَاسِعَةٌ ۗ إِنَّمَا يُوَفَّى الصَّابِرُونَ أَجْرَهُم بِغَيْرِ حِسَابٍ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“Say, O My servants who have believed, fear your Lord. For those who do good in this world is good, and the earth of Allah is spacious. Only those who are patient will be given their reward without measure.”
Hadith 9:
«وعن عطاء بن أبى رباح قال: قال لي ابن عباس: ألا أريك امرأة من أهل الجنة؟ قلت: بلى، قال: هذه المرأة السوداء أنت النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم ، فقالت: إنى أصرع وإني أتكشف ، فادع الله ، لى قال: إن شئت صبرت ولك الجنة، وإن شئت دعوت الله أن يعافيك ، فقالت: أصبر ، فقالت: إني أتكشف فادع الله لي أن لا أتكشف فدعا لها»
“And Sayyiduna Ata bin Abi Rabah, may Allah have mercy on him, says, Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said to me: Shall I show you a woman of Paradise? I said: Why not? I went to Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, and said: I am a patient of epilepsy and during the seizure my ‘awrah (private parts) become exposed, please pray to Allah for me (that Allah grants me health). The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said: If you are patient, Paradise will be for you, and if you wish, I will pray to Allah for you that He grants you health. (In this case, the promise of Paradise is not given.) The woman said: I will be patient, but also said (during the seizure) my ‘awrah becomes exposed, please pray to Allah that my ‘awrah does not become exposed. The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, prayed for her.”
Statement on Patience with the Intention of Reward:
قَالَ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اصْبِرُوا وَصَابِرُوا وَرَابِطُوا وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“O you who have believed! Be patient, remain steadfast, and be stationed and fear Allah that you may be successful.”
Hadith 10:
«وعن أبى هريرة أن رضی اللہ عنہ ان رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم قال: يقول الله تعالى: ما لعبدى المؤمن عندى جزاء إذا قبضت صفيه من أهل الدنيا ، ثم احتسبه إلا الجنة»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Allah Almighty says, ‘For My believing servant, when I take away from him the beloved things of this world, and he intends reward (and is patient) over it, there is nothing except Paradise.'”
Patience is Light:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَلَمَن صَبَرَ وَغَفَرَ إِنَّ ذَٰلِكَ لَمِنْ عَزْمِ الْأُمُورِ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And indeed, whoever is patient and forgives – indeed, that is of the matters [requiring] determination.”
Hadith 11:
«وعن أبى مالك الأشعري قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: الطهور شطر الإيمان، والحمد لله تملك الميزان ، وسبحان الله والحمد لله تملان أو تمد ما بين السماء والأرض، والصلوة نور، والصدقة برهان، والصبر ضياء، والقرآن حجة لك أو عليك . كل الناس يغدو ، فبايع نفسه فمعتقها ، أو موبقها»
“And it is narrated from Abu Malik, Harith bin Asim Al-Ash’ari, may Allah have mercy on him, that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: Purity is half of faith (meaning its reward is equivalent to half of faith) and saying الحمد لله fills the scale (meaning it is a very weighty deed whose reward will make the scale of deeds heavy) and saying سبحان الله and الحمد لله fills the space between the heavens and the earth, and prayer is light (which guides one to the truth in this world and will also be a light for the believer when crossing the bridge over Hellfire in the Hereafter) and charity is proof (that the one who gives it is a believer) patience is light, the Qur’an is a proof for you (if acted upon, otherwise) it is a proof against you. Every morning, everyone goes out to their work and they trade with their soul, so there is one who frees it (from punishment) and one who destroys it (by depriving it of Allah’s mercy).”
The Ability to Be Patient:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُمْ حَتَّىٰ نَعْلَمَ الْمُجَاهِدِينَ مِنكُمْ وَالصَّابِرِينَ وَنَبْلُوَ أَخْبَارَكُمْ﴾
Allah Almighty has said:
“And We will surely test you until We know those who strive among you and are patient, and We will test your affairs.”
Hadith 12:
«وعن أبى سعيد الخدري رضی اللہ عنہ : أن ناسا من الأنصار سألوا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فأعطاهم ، ثم سألوه فأعطاهم ، حتى نفد ما عنده ، فقال لهم حين أنفق كل شيء بيده: ما يكون عندي من خير فلن أدخره عنكم، ومن يستعفف يعفه الله، ومن يستغن يغنه الله، ومن يتصبر يصبره ، ومن يتصبر يصبره الله وما أعطي أحد عطاء خيرا وأوسع من الصبر»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Saeed Saad bin Sinan Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) that some people from the Ansar asked the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) for something, he gave them something, they asked again, he gave them again, until what he had was finished. When he had spent everything he had, he said to them: Whatever comes to me, I do not keep it saved from you, and whoever tries to avoid asking, Allah suffices him, whoever adopts self-sufficiency, Allah makes him independent of people, and whoever holds on to patience, Allah grants him the ability to be patient, and no person has been given a gift better and more expansive than patience.”
The Patience of Lady Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) at the Time of the Passing of the Prophet (peace be upon him):
Hadith 13:
«وعن أنس قال: لما ثقل النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم جعل يتغشاه فقالت فاطمة رضي الله عنها : واكرب ابتاء . فقال: لها ليس على أبيك كرب بعد اليوم فلما مات قالت: يا أبتاه أجاب ربا دعاه، يا أبتاه من جنة الفردوس مأواه ، يا أبتاه إلى جبريل ننعاه ، فلما دفن قالت فاطمة رضي الله عنها : أطابت أنفسكم أن تحثوا على رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم التراب؟»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that when the Prophet (peace be upon him) became very ill and anxiety and restlessness overcame him, it came from the mouth of his daughter, Hazrat Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her), ‘Alas, dear father, the pain!’ Upon hearing this, he said: You will no longer have anxiety after today. When he passed away, Hazrat Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) said, ‘Alas, dear father, the Lord has called him, and he responded to the call of the Lord. Alas, dear father! Paradise Al-Firdaws is his abode. Alas, dear father! We will inform Gabriel of your death.’ When he was buried, the daughter asked (the companions, may Allah be pleased with them), ‘Did your souls tolerate placing soil on the pure body of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)?’
Explanation of Patience and Hope for Reward from Allah:
Hadith 14:
«وعن أسامة بن زيد بن حارثة مولى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم واحبة وابن حبة رضي الله عنها ، أرسلت ابنة النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم ، إن ابني قد احتضر صلى الله عليه وسلم فاشهدنا ، فأرسل يقرئ السلام ويقول: إن لله ما أخذ ، وله ما أعطى ، وكل عنده بأجل مسمى ، فلتصبر ولتحتسب ، فأرسلت إليه تقسم عليه ليأتينها . فقام ومعه سعد بن عبادة، ومعاذ بن جبل ، وأبي بن كعب، وزيد بن ثابت ، ورجال رضي الله عقنهم ، فرفع إلى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم الصبي ، فأقعده فى حجر ، ونفسه تتقعقع ، ففاضت عيناه، فقال سعد: يا رسول الله ما هذا؟ فقال: هذه رحمة جعلها الله فى قلوب عباده ، وفي رواية فى قلوب من شاء من عباده وإنما يرحم الله من عباده الرحماء»
“And Hazrat Abu Zaid, Usama bin Zaid bin Haritha, the freed slave of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, the beloved and the son of the beloved, may Allah be pleased with him, narrates that the daughter of the Prophet ﷺ sent a message to him that her son’s last moment (death) was near, and asked him to come. He sent a message back saying that he sends his greetings and says that whatever Allah has taken, is His, and whatever He gives, is also His; to Him belongs every appointed time. Therefore, they should be patient and hope for reward from Allah. The daughter then sent another message, swearing that he must come. So the Prophet ﷺ went there with Saad bin Ubadah, Muadh bin Jabal, Ubayy bin Ka’b, Zaid bin Thabit, may Allah be pleased with them, and some other men. The child was presented to him, and he took him into his lap while his soul was restless and disturbed. (Seeing this state) tears flowed from his eyes. Upon this, Hazrat Saad, may Allah be pleased with him, said, O Messenger of Allah! What is this? He replied: This is the feeling of compassion that Allah has placed in the hearts of His servants. And in another narration: Among the servants whose hearts He wills, and Allah shows mercy upon those servants who are merciful (compassionate and kind).”
Advising the Parents of a Deceased Child to be Patient:
Hadith 15:
«وعن صهيب ان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: كان ملك فيمن كان قبلكم ، وكان له ساحر ، فلما كبر قال للملك: إني قد كبرت فابعث إلى غلاما أعلمه السحر فبعث إليه غلاما يعلمه ، وكان فى طريقه إذا سلك راهب فقعد إليه وسمع كلامه فأعجبه ، فكان إذا أتى الساحر مر بالراهب وقعد إليه ، فإذا آتى الساحر ضربه ، فشكا ذلك إلى الراهب فقال: إذا خشيت الساحر فقل: حبسني أهلي، وإذا خشيت أهلك فقل: حبسني الساحر . فبينما هو كذلك إذ أتى على دابة عظيمة قد حبست الناس فقال: اليوم أعلم الساحر أفضل أم الراهب أفضل؟ فاخذ حجرا فقال: اللهم إن كان أمر الراهب أحب إليك من أمر الساحر فاقتل هذه الدابة حتى يمضي الناس ، فرماها فقتلها والناس ، فاتى الراهب فأخبره. فقال له الراهب: أى بني أنت اليوم أفضل مني ، قد بلغ من أمرك ما أرى ، وإنك ستبتلى ، فإن ابتليت فلا تدل على ، وكان الغلام يبرء الأكمه والابرص، ويداوي الناس من سائر الادواء. فسمع جليس للملك كان قد عمي ، فأتاه بهدايا كثيرة فقال: ما هاهنا لك أجمع إن أنت شفيتني ، فقال: إني لا أشفي أحدا ، إنما يشفي الله ، فإن أنت آمنت بالله دعوت الله فشفاك ، فآمن بالله فشفاه الله ، فأتى الملك فجلس إليه كما كان يجلس فقال له الملك: من رد عليك بصرك؟ قال: ربي ، قال: ولك رب غيري؟ قال: ربي وربك الله ، فأخذه فلم يزل يعذبه حتى دل على الغلام ، فجيء بالغلام فقال له الملك: أى بني قد بلغ من سحرك ما تبرء الأكمه والأبرص وتفعل وتفعل فقال: إني لا أشفي أحدا ، إنما يشفي الله ، فأخذه فلم يزل يعذبه حتى دل على الراهب ، فجيء بالراهب فقيل له : ارجع عن دينك ، فشقه فأبي ، فدعا بالمثشار فوضع المثشار فى مفرق رأسه ، حتى وقع شقاه، ثم جيء بجليس الملك فقيل له: ارجع عن دينك فأبي ، فوضع المنشار فى مفرق رأسه ، فشقه به حتى وقع شقاه ، ثم جيء بالغلام فقيل له: ارجع عن دينك فابي، فدفعه إلى نفر من أصحابه فقال: اذهبوا به إلى جبل كذا وكذا فاصعدوا به الجبل ، فإذا بلغتم ذروته فإن رجع عن دينه وإلا ،فاطرحوه ، فذهبوا به فصعدوا به الجبل فقال: اللهم اكفنيهم بما شئت، فرجف بهم الجبل فسقطوا ، وجاء يمشي إلى الملك ، فقال له الملك : ما فعل أصحابك؟ فقال: كفانيهم الله ، فدفعه إلى نفر من أصحابه فقال: اذهبوا به فاحملوه فى قرقور فتوسطوا به البحر ، فإن رجع عن دينه وإلا فاقذفوه، فذهبوا به فقال: اللهم اكفنيهم بما شئت ، فانكفات السفينة فغرقوا وجاء يمشي إلى الملك . فقال له الملك : ما فعل أصحابك؟ فقال: كفانيهم الله فقال للملك: إنك لست بقاتلى حتى تفعل ما آمرك به. قال: وما هو؟ قال: تجمع الناس فى صعيد واحد ، وتصلبنى على جذع ، ثم خذ سهما من كنانتي ، ثم ضع السهم فى كبد القوس ثم قل: بسم الله رب الغلام، ثم ارمني، فإنك إذا فعلت ذلك قتلتني. فجمع الناس فى صعيد واحد، وصلبه على جذع ، ثم أخذ سهما من كنانته، ثم وضع السهم فى كبد القوس ، ثم قال: بسم الله رب الغلام ، ثم رماه فوقع السهم فى صدغه ، فوضع يده فى صدغه فمات . فقال الناس : آمنا برب الغلام ، آمنا برب الغلام آمنا برب الغلام ، فأتي الملك فقيل له: أرأيت ما كنت تحذر قد والله نزل بك حذرك . قد آمن الناس . فأمر بالأخدود فى أفوام السكك فخدت وأضرم النيران وقال: من لم يرجع عن دينه فاحموه فيها ، أو قيل له: اقتحم، ففعلوا حتى جانت امرأة ومعها صبي لها ، فتقاعست أن تقع فيها ، فقال لها الغلام : يا أمه اصبرى فإنك على الحق»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Suhaib (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Among the people before you, there was a king whose advisor was a magician. When the magician grew old, he said to the king, ‘I have become old; entrust a boy to me so that I may teach him this knowledge of magic.’ So the king began sending a boy to him whom he taught magic. On the way, there was also a priest’s place. Whenever the boy went to the magician, he would also sit for a while with the priest, as he liked his talks. So whenever he went to the magician, he would stop by the priest on the way. When he came to the magician (late), the magician would beat him. He told the priest about this. The priest said to him, ‘When you fear being beaten by the magician, say that your family stopped you, and when you fear your family, say that the magician stopped you.’
Thus, days passed until one day the boy saw a very large beast blocking the people’s path. The boy thought, ‘Today it will be known whether the magician or the priest is superior.’ He picked up a stone and said, ‘O Allah! If the matter of the priest is more beloved to You than that of the magician, then kill this beast with this stone so that the path may open and people may pass.’ After making this prayer, he threw the stone at the beast, which died, and the people passed. The boy went to the priest and told him this incident. The priest said, ‘Son! Today you are superior to me. I see how far your knowledge and piety have reached, and soon you will be tested. So when this trial comes, do not reveal my secret and do not tell people about me.’ This boy was born blind and leprous but (by Allah’s command) he cured himself and treated all other diseases.
One of the king’s courtiers became blind. When he heard this, he came to the boy with many gifts and said, ‘If you cure me, all these gifts that I have brought with me are yours.’ The boy said, ‘I do not grant healing; healing is only from Allah. If you believe in Allah, I will pray to Allah, and He will grant you healing.’ So he believed in Allah, and Allah granted him healing. After being cured, he went to the king and sat before him as he used to. The king saw him and asked, ‘Who restored your sight?’ He said, ‘My Lord.’ The king said, ‘Do you have any other Lord besides me?’ He said, ‘My Lord and your Lord is only one Allah.’ The king arrested him and kept punishing him until he revealed the boy’s whereabouts. So the boy was brought before the king. The king said, ‘Your magic has reached such a level that you cure the born blind and leprous and do many other things!’ The boy said, ‘I do not grant healing; the Healer is Allah.’ The king also arrested him and kept punishing him until he revealed the priest’s whereabouts. The priest was brought and told to renounce his religion. He refused. The king ordered a saw to be brought and placed it on the middle of his head (the part where hair grows) and cut his head until it was split into two parts. Then the king’s courtier was brought and told to renounce his religion. He also refused. So the saw was placed on the middle of his head and his head was cut into two pieces.
Then the boy was caught and brought. He was told to renounce his religion. He refused. The king handed him over to some of his special men and said, ‘Take him to such and such mountain, climb it with him, and when you reach the top, ask him about his religion. If he renounces his religion, it is fine; otherwise, throw him down from there!’ So they took him and climbed the mountain. The boy prayed, ‘O Allah! Be sufficient for me against them as You will!’ The mountain shook, and all of them fell down. The boy came to the king. The king asked, ‘What did your companions do? (Did they not throw you from the mountain top?)’ The boy said, ‘Allah was sufficient for me against them.’ The king again handed him over to some special men and told them to take him on a boat and go to the middle of the sea and ask him about his religion. If he renounces it, fine; otherwise, throw him into the sea!
So they took him, and he sat in the boat and prayed, ‘O Allah! Be sufficient for me against them as You will!’ The boat capsized, and all drowned. The boy again came to the king. The king asked, ‘What did your companions do? (Did they not throw you into the sea?)’ The boy said, ‘Allah was sufficient for me against them.’ Then the boy said to the king, ‘You cannot kill me until you follow the method I will tell you.’ The king said, ‘What is that?’ He said, ‘Gather people in an open field and hang me on a pole to crucify me. Then take an arrow from my quiver, place it on the bowstring, and say, “In the name of Allah, who is the Lord of this young man,” then shoot the arrow at me. When you do this, you will kill me.’ The king gathered all the people in a field and hung the boy on a pole. Then he took an arrow from his quiver, placed it on the bowstring, said, ‘In the name of Allah, who is the Lord of this young man,’ and shot the arrow. The arrow hit his temple, and the boy placed his hand on the spot where the arrow hit and died. People began saying, ‘We believe in the Lord of the young man, we believe in the Lord of the young man, we have accepted the Lord of the young man.’ The king was informed, ‘Look, the fear or dread you had has come true. By Allah! This fear has become a reality; people have believed.’ So he ordered trenches to be dug at the entrances of the streets, and they were dug and lit with fire. He said, ‘Whoever does not renounce his religion, burn them in these or tell them to jump in.’ The king’s agents did so until a woman came with her child. She hesitated to fall into it, and the child said to her, ‘O my mother! Be patient and steadfast because you are on the truth.'”
The Importance of Practicing Patience:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ لَنُبَوِّئَنَّهُم مِّنَ الْجَنَّةِ غُرَفًا تَجْرِي مِن تَحْتِهَا الْأَنْهَارُ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا ۚ نِعْمَ أَجْرُ الْعَامِلِينَ ﴿٥٨﴾ الَّذِينَ صَبَرُوا وَعَلَىٰ رَبِّهِمْ يَتَوَكَّلُونَ ﴿٥٩﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And those who believe and do righteous deeds, We will surely admit them to lofty chambers in Paradise, beneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide forever. The reward of the doers of good is indeed excellent. Those who were patient and relied upon their Lord.”
Hadith 16:
«وعن أنس بن مالك رضی اللہ عنہ قال: مر النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم بامرأة تبكي عند قبر فقال: اتقى الله واصبري، فقالت: إليك عني ، فإنك لم تصب بمصيبتي ولم تعرفه ، فقيل لها: إنه النبى صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ، فأتت باب النبى صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ، فلم تجد عنده بوابين ، فقالت: لم أعرفك ، فقال: إنما الصبر عند الصدمة الأولى»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) passed by a woman who was sitting and crying at a grave. He said to her: Fear Allah and be patient. She said, ‘Go away from me! You have not suffered the calamity that I have.’ She did not recognize the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) (and thus, in her extreme grief, she spoke harshly). Later, she was informed that it was the Prophet (peace be upon him). Upon hearing this, she came to his door, found no gatekeepers, and said, ‘I did not recognize you.’ Then he (peace be upon him) said to her (while admonishing): Patience is to be exercised at the onset of the calamity (later, patience naturally comes). In another narration in Muslim, it is mentioned that the grave was of her child, over whom she was weeping.”
Statement on the Condemnation of Anger:
قَالَ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿الَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ فِي السَّرَّاءِ وَالضَّرَّاءِ وَالْكَاظِمِينَ الْغَيْظَ وَالْعَافِينَ عَنِ النَّاسِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ يُحِبُّ الْمُحْسِنِينَ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“Those who spend [in the way of Allah] during ease and hardship and who restrain anger and pardon the people – and Allah loves the doers of good.”
Hadith 17:
«وعن أبى هريرة رضى الله عنه ، أن رجلا قال للنبي صلى الله عليه وسلم : أوصني، قال: لا تغضب فردد مرارا ، قال : لا تغضب»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that a person asked the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) to advise him. He said: Do not get angry. The person repeated his request several times, and each time the Prophet advised him the same: Do not get angry!”
Hadith 18:
«وعن معاذ بن أنس الجهني، عن أبيه، عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: من كظم غيظا وهو يستطيع أن ينفذه دعاه الله يوم القيامة على رءوس الخلائق حتى يخيره فى أى الحور شاء»
Muhaddith Albani has graded it as Hasan.
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Mu’adh bin Anas Al-Juhani (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: Whoever restrains his anger while having the power to act upon it, Allah will call him on the Day of Judgment before the people and give him the choice to select whichever houri he wishes.”
Statement on Patience During the Plague Disease:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَجَاءُوا عَلَىٰ قَمِيصِهِ بِدَمٍ كَذِبٍ ۚ قَالَ بَلْ سَوَّلَتْ لَكُمْ أَنفُسُكُمْ أَمْرًا ۖ فَصَبْرٌ جَمِيلٌ ۖ وَاللَّهُ الْمُسْتَعَانُ عَلَىٰ مَا تَصِفُونَ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And he brought upon his shirt false blood. He said, ‘Rather, your souls have enticed you to something, so patience is most fitting. And Allah is the one sought for help against that which you describe.'”
Hadith 19:
«وعن عائشة زوج النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم أنها أخبرتنا أنها سألت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عن الطاعون ، فأخبرها أنه كان عذابا يبعثه الله على من يشاء، فجعله الله رحمة للمؤمنين ، فليس من عبد يقع الطاعون فيمكث فى بلده صابرا يعلم أنه لن يصيبه إلا ما كتب الله له إلا كان له مثل أجر الشهيد»
“And Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) asked the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) about the plague. He informed her that it was a punishment which Allah sends upon whomever He wills. Now Allah has made it a mercy for the believers. Whoever contracts the plague and remains patient in his (plague-affected) city, intending the reward of the Hereafter, then be certain that he will receive what Allah has decreed for him, and such a person will have the reward like that of a martyr.”
Forgiveness of sins through patience in grief and hardship:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿أُولَٰئِكَ يُجْزَوْنَ الْغُرْفَةَ بِمَا صَبَرُوا وَيُلَقَّوْنَ فِيهَا تَحِيَّةً وَسَلَامًا﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“Those are the ones who will be awarded the highest place in Paradise for their patience, and they will be greeted there with greetings and peace.”
Hadith 20:
«وعن أبى سعيد الخدري، وعن أبى هريرة عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: ما يصيب المسلم من نصب ولا وصب ولا هم ولا حزن ولا أذى ولا غم، حتى الشوكة يشاكها إلا كفر الله بها من خطاياه»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Saeed and Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with them) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: Whatever fatigue, illness, worry, grief, or pain a Muslim experiences, even if it is the prick of a thorn, Allah forgives his sins because of it.”
Patience in the face of people’s oppression and cruelty:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿مَا عِندَكُمْ يَنفَدُ ۖ وَمَا عِندَ اللَّهِ بَاقٍ ۗ وَلَنَجْزِيَنَّ الَّذِينَ صَبَرُوا أَجْرَهُم بِأَحْسَنِ مَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ ﴿٩٦﴾ مَنْ عَمِلَ صَالِحًا مِّن ذَكَرٍ أَوْ أُنثَىٰ وَهُوَ مُؤْمِنٌ فَلَنُحْيِيَنَّهُ حَيَاةً طَيِّبَةً ۖ وَلَنَجْزِيَنَّهُمْ أَجْرَهُم بِأَحْسَنِ مَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ ﴿٩٧﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“Whatever you have will perish, but what Allah has is everlasting. And those who are patient, We will surely give them their reward for the best of what they used to do. Whoever does righteous deeds, whether male or female, while being a believer, We will surely grant them a pure life, and We will surely give them their reward for the best of what they used to do.”
Hadith 21:
«وعبد الله بن مسعود رضی اللہ عنہ قال: كأني أنظر إلى النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم يحكي نبيا من الأنبياء ، ضربه قومه فأدموه وهو يمسح الدم عن وجهه، ويقول: اللهم اغفر لقومي فإنهم لا يعلمون»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (RA), he says, I seem to see the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) narrating the incident of one of the Prophets among the Prophets (peace be upon them), who was killed and bloodied by his people, and he was wiping the blood from his face saying, ‘O Allah, forgive my people, for they do not know.'”
The Patience of Prophet Musa (AS):
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿إِلَّا الَّذِينَ صَبَرُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ أُولَٰئِكَ لَهُم مَّغْفِرَةٌ وَأَجْرٌ كَبِيرٌ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“But those who are patient and do righteous deeds, theirs is forgiveness and a great reward.”
Hadith 22:
«وعن عبد الله مسعود رضى الله عنه قال: لما كان يوم حنين آثر رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أناسا فى القسمة: فأعطى الأقرع بن حابس مائة من الإبل ، وأعطى عيينة بن حصن مثل ذلك ، وأعطى أناسا من أشراف العرب فآثرهم يومئذ فى القسمة . فقال رجل: والله إن هذه القسمة ما عدل فيها ، وما أريد بها وجه الله ، فقلت: والله لأخبرن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم فأتيته فأخبرته بما قال: فتغير وجهه حتى كان كالصرف . ثم قالظ : فمن يعدل إذ لم يعدل الله ورسوله؟ قال ثم قال: يرحم الله موسى قد أوذي بأكثر من هذا فصبر . فقلت: لا جرم لا أرفع إليه بعدها حديثا»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that when the day of Hunain came (that is, the event of the Battle of Hunain), the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) gave preference to some people in the distribution of the spoils of war (as a means of reconciliation), meaning he gave them better wealth compared to others. So he gave Iqra’ ibn Habis one hundred camels and gave Aynah ibn Husn the same amount, and he gave gifts to some of the Arab nobility and also preferred them in the distribution that day. A person said (upon seeing this), ‘By Allah! Justice has not been fulfilled in this distribution, and the pleasure of Allah has not been considered.’ (Hazrat Ibn Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) says that I heard these words from him) and said, ‘By Allah! I will surely inform the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) about this.’ So I came to him and conveyed what the person had said. Then the face of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) changed until it looked red. Then he said: ‘Then who will do justice when Allah and His Messenger do not do justice?’ Then he further said: ‘May Allah have mercy on Musa (Moses) upon him; he was subjected to even greater hardships, but he was patient.’ So I said (in my heart), ‘Indeed, I will no longer convey anything to you.'”
Statement of Allah’s pleasure for those who show patience and contentment:
Hadith 23:
«وعن أنس رضى الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : إذا أراد الله بعبده الخير عجل له العقوبة فى الدنيا، وإذا أراد الله بعبده الشر أمسك عنه بذنبه حتى يوافي به يوم القيامة»
Al-Muhaddith Al-Albani has declared it authentic.
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: When Allah intends good for His servant, He hastens to give him the punishment for his sins in this world (meaning through hardships and trials He prepares the way for the forgiveness of his sins), and when He intends evil for His servant, He withholds the punishment for his sins (in this world), until the Day of Resurrection when He will give him the full punishment.”
Statement about controlling oneself at the time of anger:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَالَّذِينَ يَجْتَنِبُونَ كَبَائِرَ الْإِثْمِ وَالْفَوَاحِشَ وَإِذَا مَا غَضِبُوا هُمْ يَغْفِرُونَ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And those who avoid great sins and indecencies, and when they are angry, they forgive.”
Hadith 24:
«وعن أبى هريرة رضى الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: ليس الشديد بالصرعة، إنما الشديد الذى يملك نفسه عند الغضب»
“And Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: The strong is not the one who overcomes others by his strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself when he is angry.”
Hadith 25:
«وعن سليمان بن صرد قال استب رجلان عند النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم ونحن عنده جلوس وأحدهما يسب صاحبه مغضبا قد احمر وجهه فقال النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم إني لأعلم كلمة لو قالها لذهب عنه ما يجد لو قال أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرحيم فقالوا للرجل ألا تسمع ما يقول النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال إنى لست بمجنون»
“And Sulaiman bin Surad (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that two men quarrelled in the presence of the Prophet (peace be upon him), and we were also sitting in the presence of the Prophet (peace be upon him). One man was cursing the other in anger, and his face was red. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: I know a word, if this person says it, his anger will go away. If he says ”اعوذ بالله من الشيطن الرجيم“. The companions (may Allah be pleased with them) said to him: Don’t you hear what the Prophet (peace be upon him) is saying? He said: Am I mad?”
Being Patient with Someone’s Unjust Treatment:
Hadith 26:
«وعن ابن مسعود رضی اللہ عنہ عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: ستكون أثرة وأمور تنكرونها قالوا: يا رسول الله فما تأمرنا؟ قال تؤدون الحق الذى عليكم، وتسألون الله الذى لكم»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: After me, there will be a preference for the unjust, and there will be actions that you will dislike. The Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) asked, O Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), what do you command us (in such circumstances)? You said, ‘Fulfill the rights that are upon you, and ask Allah for the rights that are upon others.'”
The Messenger of Allah’s (peace be upon him) Advice to His Ummah to Be Patient:
Hadith 27:
«وعن أسيدبن حضير رضى الله عنه أن رجلا من الأنصار قال: يا رسول الله ألا تستعملني كما استعملت فلانا قال: إنكم ستلقون بعدي أثرة، فاصبروا حتى تلقوني على الحوض»
“And Hazrat Abu Yahya Asid bin Hudair (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that an Ansari man said: O Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)! Why do you not appoint me as a governor (in charge of some official work) like you have appointed so-and-so? He (the Prophet) said: After me, you will face a situation where others will be preferred over you, so be patient until you meet me (on the Day of Resurrection) at the Pond.”
The Virtue of a Grateful Wealthy Person:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿لَن تَنَالُوا الْبِرَّ حَتَّىٰ تُنفِقُوا مِمَّا تُحِبُّونَ ۚ وَمَا تُنفِقُوا مِن شَيْءٍ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ بِهِ عَلِيمٌ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“You will never attain righteousness until you spend from that which you love. And whatever you spend, indeed Allah is Knowing of it.”
Hadith 28:
«عبد الله بن مسعود قال: قال النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم : لا حسد إلا فى اثنتين رجل آتاه الله مالا، فسلط على هلكته فى الحق، ورجل آتاه الله الحكمة فهو يقضي بها ويعلمها»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: It is only permissible to envy two qualities. One is the quality of a person whom Allah has blessed with wealth and then given him the courage to spend it in the way of truth, and the other is the quality of a person whom Allah has granted wisdom and knowledge, and he judges with it and teaches others.”
The statement about being patient with the harm caused by living together:
Hadith 29:
«وعن ابن عمر ، عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: المسلم إذا كان مخالدا الناس ، ويصبر على أذاهم، خير من المسلم الذى لا يخالط الناس ، ولا يصبر على أذاهم»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Umar (RA) that the Prophet (PBUH) said: The believer who lives with people and is patient with their harm is better than the believer who does not live with people and is not patient with their harm.”
The Patience and Forbearance of Allah Almighty:
Hadith 30:
«وعن أبى موسى رضى الله عنه ، عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: ليس أحد أو ليس شيء أصبر على أذى سمعه من الله ، إنهم ليدعون له ولدا، وإنه ليعافيهم ويرزقهم»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Musa Ash’ari (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: No person is more patient with painful matters than Allah Almighty. Indeed, those people claim to be His offspring, yet He grants them well-being and sustenance despite that.”
Statement on Thanking People:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿إِنَّهُ كَانَ عَبْدًا شَكُورًا﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“Indeed, he was a grateful servant.”
Hadith 31:
«وعن أبى هريرة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : من لا يشكر الناس لا يشكر الله»
Al-Muhaddith Al-Albani has declared it authentic.
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Whoever does not thank people will not thank Allah.”
Statement on Asking Allah Almighty for the Ability to be Patient:
Hadith 32:
«وعن عطاء بن أبى رباح قال: قال لي ابن عباس: ألا أريك امرأة من أهل الجنة فقلت: بلى قال: هذه المرأة السوداء أنت النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم فقالت: إنى أصرع وإني أتكشف فادع الله لى قال: إن شئت صبرت ولك الجنة وإن شئت دعوت الله أن يعافيك فقالت: أصبر فقالت إنى أتكشف فادع الله لي أن لا أتكشف فدعا لها»
“And the narration of Hazrat Ata bin Abi Rabah is that Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said to me, ‘Shall I show you a woman who will enter Paradise?’ I said, ‘Certainly show me.’ He said, ‘She is the black woman who came to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and said that she would faint and become naked; please pray to Allah for me.’ The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: ‘If you wish, be patient and you will have Paradise, and if you wish, I will pray to Allah to grant you well-being.’ She said, ‘I become naked; please pray to Allah that I do not become naked.’ He prayed for her.”
Hadith 33 :
«وعن أبى هريرة رضی اللہ عنہ قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : مثل المؤمن كمثل الزرع لا تزال الرياح تفيته ولا يزال المؤمن يصيبه بلا ومثل المنافق كمثل شجرة الأرز لا تهتز حتى تحصد»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: The example of a believer is like a crop; the winds keep blowing on it and the believer keeps receiving moisture, and the example of a hypocrite is like a pine tree which does not move until it is cut down.”
Hadith 34:
«وعن أبى الدرداء رضى الله عنه قال: سمعت أبا القاسم صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: صلى الله عليه وسلم إن الله قال: يا عيسى إنى باعت من بعدك أمة إن أصابهم ما يحبون حمدوا وإن أصابهم ما يكرهون احتسبوا وصبروا ولا حلم ولا علم قال: يا رب كيف يكون هذا ولا حلم ولا علم قال: أعطيهم من حلمي وعلمي»
Dhahabi agreed with Hakim.
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Darda (may Allah be pleased with him) that I heard Abu al-Qasim (peace be upon him) say: Allah Almighty said: O Jesus (peace be upon him)! After you, I will create a nation who, if they receive happiness, will say الحمد لله (in gratitude), and if they suffer hardship, they will be patient with the intention of reward. They will have neither forbearance nor knowledge. Allah Almighty said: I will grant them My forbearance and knowledge.”
Hadith 35:
«وعن أبى هريرة رضی اللہ عنہ : أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: من يرد الله به خيرا يصب منه»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: Allah Almighty afflicts with hardship whom He wishes to do good to.”
Hadith 36:
«وعن سعد بن أبى وقاص رضى الله عنه قال: قلت: يا رسول الله أى الناس أشد بلاء قال: الأنبياء ثم الأمثل فالأمثل يبتلى العبد على حسب دينه فإن كان فى دينه صلبا اشتد بلاؤه وإن كان فى دينه رقة ابتلي على حسب دينه فما يبرح البلاء بالعبد حتى يتركه يمشي على الأرض وما عليه من خطيئة»
“And Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqqas (RA) narrates that I asked, O Messenger of Allah! Who among the people is most severely tested? He (PBUH) replied: The Prophets. Then those who are most obedient to them. Then those who follow them in obedience. A person is tested according to his love for his religion. If he is strong in religion, his trial is severe, and if he is weak in religion, Allah tests him according to his religion. The trial continues for Allah’s righteous servant until he walks on the earth as an innocent.”
The Statement on Who is Most Grateful to Allah Almighty:
Hadith 37:
«وعن الاشعث بن قيس قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : إن أشكر الناس لله أشكرهم للناس»
Sheikh Shoaib has declared it authentic and other than that.
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Ashath bin Qais (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: The person who is most grateful to Allah among the people is the one who is most grateful to the people.”
Explanation of Patience with the Intention of Reward:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَكَأَيِّن مِّن نَّبِيٍّ قَاتَلَ مَعَهُ رِبِّيُّونَ كَثِيرٌ فَمَا وَهَنُوا لِمَا أَصَابَهُمْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ وَمَا ضَعُفُوا وَمَا اسْتَكَانُوا ۗ وَاللَّهُ يُحِبُّ الصَّابِرِينَ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And how many a prophet fought (in Allah’s cause) along with many righteous people; they did not lose heart for what befell them in the way of Allah, nor did they weaken or submit; and Allah loves the patient.”
Hadith 38:
«وعن أبى هريرة رفعه إلى النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: يقول الله عز وجل: من أذهبت حبيبتيه فصبر واحتسب لم أرض له ثوابا دون الجنة»
Allama Albani has declared it authentic.
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: Allah Almighty says: If I take away both of a person’s eyes and then he remains patient with the intention of reward, I will not be pleased with anything less than Paradise for him.”
Statement on thanking Allah after eating and drinking:
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿إِن تَكْفُرُوا فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ غَنِيٌّ عَنكُمْ ۖ وَلَا يَرْضَىٰ لِعِبَادِهِ الْكُفْرَ ۖ وَإِن تَشْكُرُوا يَرْضَهُ لَكُمْ ۗ وَلَا تَزِرُ وَازِرَةٌ وِزْرَ أُخْرَىٰ ۗ ثُمَّ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكُم مَّرْجِعُكُمْ فَيُنَبِّئُكُم بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ ۚ إِنَّهُ عَلِيمٌ بِذَاتِ الصُّدُورِ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty says:
“If you are ungrateful, indeed Allah is Free from need of you, and He does not like ingratitude from His servants. And if you are grateful, He will surely approve it for you. And no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another. Then to your Lord is your return, and He will inform you about what you used to do. Indeed, He is Knowing of that within the breasts.”
Hadith 39:
«وعن أنس بن مالك قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : إن الله ليرضى عن العبد ان يأكل الأكلة فيحمده عليها ، أو يشرب الشربة فيحمده عليها»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Anas bin Malik (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: Indeed, Allah is pleased when a servant eats food and thanks Him or drinks water and thanks Him.”
Explanation of True Gratitude:
Hadith 40:
«وعن جابر بن عبد الله قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : من أعطى عطاء فوجد فليجز به ، فإن لم يجد فليثن به ، فمن أثنى به فقد شكر ، ومن كتمه فقد كفره»
Al-Muhaddith Al-Albani graded it as Hasan.
“And the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: Whoever is given a gift should repay it, and if he is unable, then he should praise (i.e., pray for) the one who gave it. Whoever praises has shown gratitude, and whoever conceals it has shown ingratitude.”
وصلى الله تعالى على خير خلقه محمد وآله وصحبه أجمعين
