Theres this hadith/story that i love so much , its about patience and trust in Allah
"It has been narrated that Abu Hurairah,may Allah be pleased with him said :
"Ahlus-suffah were guests of Islam as they had no families or properties .
By Allah but whom there is no God, (sometimes) i would lie down (sleep) on the ground on my liver (abdomen) because of hunger , and sometimes i would bind a stone over my belly because of hunger .
"One day i sat next to the path from which they (the prophet and his companions) used to come out . Abu-bakr passed by me and i asked him about a verse from Allahs book (Qur’an) ; i asked him only that he might satisfy my hunger, but he passed by and did not do so. Then Umar passed by and i asked him about a verse from Almighty Allahs book ; i asked him also only that he might satisfy my hunger , but he passed by without doing so . Then Abul-Qasim (The beloved prophet SAW) passed by me, and SMILED when he saw me (as he had perceived my suffering ). He said , ‘O Abu Hurairah!’ I replied, ‘here i am at your service, O Messenger of Allah!’ He said to me ‘follow me!’ .
He went away and i followed him. Then he entered his house and i asked for permission (to enter ) and he gave me permission. He found milk in a bowl and said (to his household) , ‘from where have you gotten this milk’ it was said ‘it has been presented to us by such and such man .’ He said ,'O Abu Hurirah !' I said , ‘Here i am at your service’. He said, ‘Go and call Ahlus-suffah.’ These (Ahlus-suffah) were guests of islam who had no families or properties and whenever an object of charity was brought to the Prophet (PBUH) he would send it to them and would not take anything from it (for himself),and whenever any present was given to him he would take some of it for himself and send some for them .
‘The (Prophet’s order to call them) upset me , and i said (to myself), ‘How will this (small) bowl be enough for Ahlus-Suffa?’ The prophet (PBUH) had sent me to them and he would order me to give the milk in that bowl to them . I wondered what would remain of that milk for me ,and i wished i could take from it what would satisfy my (hunger).However , i could not but obey Allah and His Messenger (PBUH) so i went to them and called them .
When they entered upon him (PBUH) and took their seats (in the house) ,he (PBUH) said , ‘O Abu Hirr (Abu-Hurairah) ,take this bowl (of milk) and give to them.’ So i took the bowl and started giving it to one man who would drink his fill and return it (to me ) , whereupon i would give it to another man who ,in his turn , would drink ,until i finally reached the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) after all of them had drunk their fill. The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) took the bowl and put it on his hand , then raised his head toward me and SMILED then said , 'O Abu-Hirr!' i replied , 'here i am ,at your service ,o Messenger of Allah' He said 'sit down and Drink.' i drank ,then he said , ‘Drink (again) ,’ and i drank . Then he said , 'Drink (once more)’ and i drank . He kept on telling me to drink repeatedly until i said , ‘By Him who sent you with the Truth , i have no (more) space for it (in my stomach) .’ So, he (PBUH) took the bowl and praised Allah then Drank (from the remaining milk)”
Subhanallah how Amazing was the Prophet (PBUH)
This hadith teaches us to be kind to others so that Allah will be kind to us , to help others and Allah will help us .
Allah SWT sees everything we do , no good deed goes unrewarded , Allah SWT will pay you back ,its a promise HE made , and wouldn’t you prefer Allahs gift?
Give to people who are in need no matter how small and you would be amazed by what Allah will do for you in return ,He might not give back immediately but indeed if we are patient we will receive amazing rewards/gifts from Allah .
May Allah SWT be Pleased with the Messenger PBUH ,his household ,His companions and his Ummah . Ameen .
