Rewards for Sabr in the face of Trials & Sickness
Mahmud ibn Labid Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: When Allah loves a people, He afflicts them with trials. Anyone who forbears patiently, (the reward) for patience is written down for him. And anyone who becomes impatient, impatience is written down for him (he keeps on grumbling). (Musnad Ahmad, Majnia-'uz-Zawaid)
Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: (When) Allah grants a higher status to a person, but his deeds do not entitle him to such a status, then Allah continues to afflict him (with trials and hardships) that cause him inconveniences because of which he reaches the higher status. (Abu Ya'la a, Majma-'uz-Zawaid)
Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri and Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu 'anhuma narrates that Nabi Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: Whenever a Muslim faces fatigue, illness, worry, grief, hurt and sorrow, even gets pricked by a thorn, Allah in lieu of his sufferings removes his sins. (Bukhari)
'A'ishah Radiyallahu 'anha narrates: I heard Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam saying: No Muslim is pierced by a thorn, or is inflicted with something even less, except that he is elevated by one rank (in Paradise) and a sin is erased for him. (Muslim)
Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: A believing man or a believing woman continues to remain under trials and afflictions on his own self, on his children, and his wealth, until he meets Allah in such a condition that not a single sin remains on him. (Tirmidhi)
Anas ibn Malik Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: When Allah 'Azza wa Jalil afflicts any of His Muslim slaves with a physical ailment, Allah 'Azza wa Jalil commands an angel: Keep recording all those good deeds which he used to do (in health). Then if He gives him health, He cleans and purifies him (by washing his sins). And if He recalls his soul, He forgives and blesses him. (Abu Ya'la, Musnad Ahmad, Majma-'uz-Zawaid)
Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: A persistent fever or a headache suffered by a Muslim slave, man or woman, will not leave a single sin, even the size of a mustard seed, though being burdened by sins like Mount Uhud. (Abu Ya'la, Majma-'uz-Zawaid)
There is no need for any proof in order to have husn-ezann (good thoughts) for others
Husn-e-Zann (which is a desired quality as mentioned in the Hadeeth:[Entertain good thoughts about believers.]) requires no proof. Not having any proof for soo-e-zann (evil thoughts) (which is abhorred and prohibited by Allah Ta`ala in the Qur’aan: (O you who believe! Abstain from suspicions.) [12:49]) and a person merely being a Muslim are sufficient for entertaining good thoughts for a person.
However, one requires proof to have evil thoughts for the next person. (It is sinful to entertain evil thoughts regarding someone without any reliable proof. Allah Ta`ala states: [Some thoughts are sinful.]
Malfoozaat of Faqeeh-ul-Ummat
A comprehensive advice to teachers
Someone had written a letter stating: I teach in a madrasah and a particular buzurg is my shaikh. Could you please advise me?
Hadhrat replied: “Endeavour in fulfilling the rights of the students and the kitaabs. Consider the students to be your well-wishers in the sense that they have presented their hearts in front of you so that you could sow the seeds of your `ilm (knowledge) therein. In this way, your knowledge is being passed on and it is not confined to yourself.
Therefore, treat the students as your own children. Overlook the flaws of your students as your ustaads had overlooked your errors.
Always make mutaala`ah (preparation) for the lesson before going to class even though you may have taught that lesson many times over in the past. In every preparation Allah Ta`ala bestows one with a new faiz (blessing). I sincerely make du`aa that Allah Ta`ala blesses you in your knowledge and `amal (action).”
Malfoozaat of Faqeeh-ul-Ummat
Creating the yearning for deen in the hearts of people
Hadhrat Moulana Ilyaas (founder of the tableeghi jamaat) used to say: “The greatest form of jihaad in this era is to create the yearning for deen in the hearts of those who do not have any thirst
towards deen.”
Malfoozaat of Faqeeh-ul-Ummat
