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Riyad as-Salihin 1351 (Book 11, Hadith 67) #37840
Patience in Encountering Enemies

SUMMARY: The hadith is about not wishing for an encounter with the enemy and to pray for safety, but if one does encounter them, they should show patience.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah said, "Do not wish for an encounter with the enemy. Pray to Allah to grant you safety; (but) when you encounter them, show patience". Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله ‏:‏ ‏ "‏لا تتمنوا لقاء العدو، فإذا لقيتموه فاصبروا‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏

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patience  *  enemy  *  safety  *  pray

QUICK LESSONS:
Pray for safety and protection from enemies; Show patience when encountering them.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is a reminder from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ that we should not wish for an encounter with our enemies. Instead, we should pray to Allah to grant us safety and protection from them. If we do happen to come across our enemies, then we must show patience and remain calm in order to handle the situation properly. This teaches us that it is important to be patient even when faced with difficult situations or people who may be hostile towards us. It also reminds us of the importance of prayer as a way of seeking protection from Allah against any harm or danger that may come our way.

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