Narrated Anas ibn Malik: The Prophet ﷺ said: If anyone desires the office of Judge and seeks help for it, he will be left to his own devices; if anyone does not desire it, nor does he seek help for it, Allah will send down an angel who will direct him aright. Waki' said: (This tradition has also been transmitted) by Isra'il, from 'Abd al-A'la, from Bilal bin Abi Musa, from Anas, from the Prophet ﷺ. Abu 'Awanah said: from 'Abd al-A'la, from Bilal bin Mirdas al-Fazari, from Khaithamah al-Basri from Anas.
The Prophet Muhammad is reminding us that when we are faced with difficult decisions or situations in life, we should always turn to God for guidance and ask Him for His assistance instead of relying solely on ourselves or others around us. He is telling us that if we do this then God will provide us with the necessary support through His angels who will direct us in the right direction so that we can make wise decisions and achieve success in whatever task lies ahead.
