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Riyad as-Salihin 76 (Book) #38461
Trusting in Allah's Plan

SUMMARY: This hadith is about Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon them) both trusting in Allah's plan and affirming that He is the best disposer of affairs.

Ibn 'Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) said: When (Prophet) Ibrahim (Abraham) was thrown into the fire, he said: "Allah (Alone) is sufficient for us, and, He is the Best Disposer of affairs". So did Messenger of Allah Muhammad when he was told: "A great army of the pagans had gathered against him, so fear them". But this (warning) only increased him and the Muslims in Faith and they said: "Allah (Alone) is sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs (for us)". Al-Bukhari.
الثالث‏:‏ عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما أيضاً قال‏:‏ ‏"‏حسبنا الله ونعم الوكيل، قالها إبراهيم حين ألقي في النار، وقالها محمد حين قالوا‏:‏ إن الناس قد جمعوا لكم فاخشوهم فزادهم إيمانا وقالوا‏:‏ حسبنا الله ونعم الوكيل‏:‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه البخاري‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

TOPICS
trust  *  faith  *  plan  *  disposer

QUICK LESSONS:
Have faith in God’s plans even if you don’t understand them right away; rely on Him instead of yourself during times of difficulty; trust His judgement over your own judgement; remember He knows what’s best for you even if you can’t see it yet.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks to the importance of trusting in Allah's plan. It tells the story of when Prophet Ibrahim was thrown into a fire by his people but he trusted that whatever happened was part of Allah's plan for him. Similarly, when Prophet Muhammad was warned about a great army gathering against him, he and his followers affirmed their trust in Allah as well. This hadith teaches us to have faith that whatever happens is part of a greater plan from God and to trust Him even if we don't understand why something has happened or why it will happen. We should remember that He knows what is best for us even if we don't understand it at first glance.

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