(3) Chapter: Patience and Perseverance

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "He whom Allah intends good, He makes him to suffer from some affliction". [Al- Bukhari]. Commentary: Troubles of this world like grief, calamity, disease, poverty, loss of life and property, etc., have a benign aspect for a Muslim in the sense that on account of them he turns towards Allah and begs mercy and compassion from Him because of which his sins are forgiven. Thus, in these troubles there is a blessing for him in the Hereafter