Fath al-Rabbani

Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saw a dream in which two angels came to him. One of them sat at his feet and the other at his head. The one who sat at the feet said to the angel who sat at the head, "Describe the example of him (the Prophet, peace be upon him) and his ummah." He replied, "The example of him (the Prophet, peace be upon him) and his ummah is like a people who reach a barren plain. They have neither provisions to cross this wilderness nor the means to return. While they are in this state, a man comes to them, dressed in striped garments, and says, 'Shall I take you to a lush, green garden with a most delightful view? Will you follow me?' The people say, 'Yes, we will go.' He leads them and brings them to lush, green gardens and beautiful ponds. They eat and drink there and become healthy and robust. Then he reminds them, 'When I met you, in what condition were you? Then you trusted me, and I promised you that I would bring you to lush, green gardens and beautiful ponds if you followed me.' The people say, 'Indeed, it happened just as you said.' He then says, 'Now I tell you again: beyond these gardens are even greener gardens and more beautiful ponds. Follow me.' One group says, 'He has spoken the truth; we will follow.' The other group says, 'This is enough for us; we prefer to remain here and do not go further.'"