Riyad as-Salihin, 92
Az-Zubair bin 'Adi said:
We went to Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) and complained to him of suffering at the hands of Al-Hajjaj. He replied: "Show endurance, for no time will come but will be followed by one worse (than the present one) till you meet your Rubb. I heard this from your Prophet (ﷺ)". <b>[Al- Bukhari]</b>.
السادس: عن الزبير بن عدي قال: أتينا أنس بن مالك رضي الله عنه فشكونا إليه ما نلقى من الحجاج. فقال:
اصبروا فإنه لا يأتي زمان إلا والذي بعده شر منه حتى تلقوا ربكم
سمعته من نبيكم صلى الله عليه وسلم.((رواه البخاري)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 92
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It shows the obligation of patience in the face of the rulers even if they were oppressors and tyrants.<br>
2) It prescribes adherence to acts of obedience to Allah during times of tribulations because they are the protectors against the tribulations.<br>
Note:<br>
Guidance of people during times of tribulation is the task of godly and committed scholars. People must listen to what scholars instruct during times of tribulation and adversity because they are the most knowledgeable of Sharia, the status quo, and the conditions of the people. Allah Almighty says: {If they referred it to the Messenger or to those in authority among them, those with sound judgment among them could know it.} [Surat an-Nisā’: 83]