Narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Indeed, having good expectations is part of excellent worship.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / القسم الخامس: مسائل الترهيب من الكبائر وسائر المعاصي / 9799
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده حسن، قاله زبير علي زئي، أخرجه ابوداود: 4993 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 7956 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 7943»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … To harbor unnecessary suspicion about Muslim brothers and to base one’s dealings upon such suspicion is sinful. It is a separate matter that a Muslim himself should keep away from situations of accusation and doubt, and should not give anyone an opportunity for bad suspicion.