Remain patient when faced with difficult situations; accept them as part of life's tests; remember that these trials come as part of Allah's plan for our lives; persevere through them despite their difficulty.

This hadith speaks of an illness or calamity that was sent as punishment to some nations before us. It is something that comes and goes, so if one hears of its presence in a certain land they should not go there, but if they are already present in the land where this calamity has broken out then they should not flee from it either. This teaches us to be patient when faced with difficult situations and to accept them as part of life's tests rather than running away from them. We must also remember that these trials come as part of Allah's plan for our lives, so even though they may be hard to bear at times, ultimately He will reward us for our patience and perseverance through them.