Praise be to Allâh for this Calamity

It is reported that Shurayh – Allâh have mercy on him – said, “If I am afflicted with a calamity, I praise Allâh for it four times: I praise Him because it wasn’t worse than it was, I praise Him when He gives me the patience to bear it, I praise Him for enabling me to say al-istirjâ’ (‘To Allâh we belong and to him we will return’; see Al-Baqarah: 154-156 ) in hope of a great reward, and I praise Him for not making it a calamity in my religion.”

Al-Dhahabî, Siyar A’lâm Al-Nubalâ`, in his biography of Shurayh Al-Qâdî.

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June 3, 2009

Topics: Character, Gratitude, patience, reward

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One Response to “Praise be to Allâh for this Calamity”

  1. oemnaima on November 13, 2009 23:59

    Salaam aleikuum,these words are so beautiful,that it helps me when something happens to me.
    Then i remember myself these words and it makes me stronger inside.
    I also told the akhawaati here in the Netherlands about this beautiful and important side.
    May Allaah Taa ala reward all the muslims who are responsible for this magnificent side with Djenna al Fidaws.Aleikuum salaam.Your oegti fi Dien Oemnaima