Firm Belief and Perfect Reliance on Allah
Allah, the Exalted, says:
And when the believers saw Al-Ahzab (the Confederates), they said: 'This is what Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) had promised us, and Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) had spoken the truth, and it only added to their Faith and to their submissiveness (to Allah). (33:22)
Those (i.e., believers) unto whom the people (hypocrites) said, 'Verily, the people (pagans) have gathered against you (a great army), therefore, fear them.' But it (only) increased them in Faith, and they said: 'Allah (Alone) is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs (for us)'. So they returned with grace and bounty from Allah. No harm touched them; and they followed the good Pleasure of Allah. And Allah is the Owner of great bounty. (3:173,174)
And put your trust (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) in the Ever Living One Who dies not.'' (25:58)
And in Allah (Alone) let the believers, put their trust.'' (14:11)
... Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allah...'' (3:159)
And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him. (65:3)
The believers are only those who, when Allah is mentioned, feel a fear in their hearts; and when His Verses (this Qur'an) are recited unto them, they (i.e., the Verses) increase their Faith; and they put their trust in their Rubb (Alone).'' (8:2)
74. Ibn 'Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said, I was shown the past nations. I saw a Prophet who had a very small group (less than ten in total) with him, another Prophet who was accompanied by only one or two men and some did not have even one. Suddenly I was shown a huge crowd and I thought that they were my Ummah, but I was told: 'This is Musa (Moses) and his people, but look towards the other side.' I looked and beheld a great assemblage. I was told: 'These are your people and amongst them there are seventy thousand who shall enter Jannah without being taken to account or torment. Then the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم stood up and went into his apartment, and the Companions began to guess who may be those people who would enter Jannah without any accounting or torment. Some said: Probably, they are the ones who kept company with Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم. Others said: Probably, they are the ones who have been born as Muslims and have never associated anyone with Allah in worship. Then Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم came out and asked, What are you discussing?'' So they told him. He then said, They are those who do not make Ruqyah (blowing over themselves after reciting the Qur'an or some prayers and supplications the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used to say) nor seek it, nor perceive omens (i.e., they are not pessimistic) but keep trust in their Rubb (Allah).'' On this 'Ukashah bin Mihsan stood up and asked: Pray to Allah to make me one of them.'' The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said, You are one of them.'' Then another man stood up and asked the same thing. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم answered, 'Ukashah has surpassed you.
[Al-Bukhari and Mulsim].
Commentary:
1. This Hadith mentions the importance of faith in Allah, inducement for having trust in Him and the distinction of people who have these qualities.
2. Although the practice of blowing over someone after reciting the Qur'an or supplications of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and medical treatment are permissible but they who avoid them because of their extreme trust in Allah and save themselves from bad omen, enjoy a distinguished position.
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