Riyad as-Salihin, 52
Usaid bin Hudhair (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that:
A person from among the Ansar said, "O Messenger of Allah! You appointed such and such person and why do you not appoint me?" Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "After me you will see others given preference to you, but you should remain patient till you meet me at the Haud (Al- Kauthar in Jannah)". <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبي يحيى أسيد بن حضير رضي الله عنه أن رجلاً من الأنصار قال: يا رسول الله ألا تستعملني كما استعملت فلاناً فقال:
إنكم ستلقون بعدي أثرة، فاصبروا حتى تلقوني على الحوض
((متفق عليه)) .
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 52
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) It urges people to bear patiently the rulers’ unlawful treatment of their subjects and that they should fulfill their duties of listening and obeying in what is good.<br>
2) Asking Allah, the Exalted, of His bounties is one of the greatest means to secure one’s needs and ward off what he fears.<br>
3) The reward of those who were patient on the Day of Judgment is drinking from the Basin of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). If the believer misses any of the fortunes of this world, he should remember the great reward in the Hereafter.