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Musnad Ahmad 1287 (Book 5, Hadith 691) #34917
Encouragement in the Face of Fear

SUMMARY: The Prophet ﷺ sent Ali (??? ???? ???) with Bara'ah (Soorat At-Tawbah) and encouraged him to go despite his lack of eloquence, assuring him that Allah will make his tongue steadfast and guide his heart.

It was narrated from 'Ali (رضي الله عنه) that When the Prophet sent him with Bara'ah (Soorat At-Tawbah), he said: "O Prophet of Allah, I am not eloquent or a good speaker". He said: "I have no choice but to go myself or send you with it". Ali (رضي الله عنه) said: "If that is the case, I have no choice but to go". He said: 'Go, and Allah will make your tongue steadfast and guide your heart'. Then he placed his hand over his mouth.
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو بَكْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ حَمَّادٍ، عَنْ أَسْبَاطِ بْنِ نَصْرٍ، عَنْ سِمَاكٍ، عَنْ حَنَشٍ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ حِينَ بَعَثَهُ بِبَرَاءَةٌ فَقَالَ يَا نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ إِنِّي لَسْتُ بِاللَّسِنِ وَلَا بِالْخَطِيبِ قَالَ مَا بُدٌّ أَنْ أَذْهَبَ بِهَا أَنَا أَوْ تَذْهَبَ بِهَا أَنْتَ قَالَ فَإِنْ كَانَ وَلَا بُدَّ فَسَأَذْهَبُ أَنَا قَالَ فَانْطَلِقْ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ يُثَبِّتُ لِسَانَكَ وَيَهْدِي قَلْبَكَ قَالَ ثُمَّ وَضَعَ يَدَهُ عَلَى فَمِهِ‏.‏

TOPICS
encouragement  *  fear  *  steadfastness  *  guidance  *  baraah  *  attawbah

QUICK LESSONS:
Have courage when faced with fear and trust in Allah's guidance & strength.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks to the importance of courage in the face of fear. When Ali was tasked with a difficult mission, he expressed doubt in himself due to his lack of eloquence. However, the Prophet reassured him that Allah would provide guidance and strength for him on this journey. To emphasize this point, he placed his hand over Ali's mouth as a gesture of assurance. This hadith teaches us that we should not be afraid to take on difficult tasks even if we feel unprepared or inadequate; rather, we should trust in Allah's guidance and strength to help us succeed.

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