´Anas bin Malik narrated that the Messenger of Allah(s.a.w) said:` "There shall come upon the people a time in which the one who is patient upon his religion will be like the one holding onto a burning ember."
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
Explanation:
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The meaning is that just as a person holding a burning ember in his hand endures immense hardship and pain, similarly, in that era, safeguarding one’s religion will only be possible through steadfastness and great patience. This is because the one who remains firm upon the religion will be afflicted with such tribulation as if he were holding a spark in his hand.
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 2260