Riyad as-Salihin, 1395

Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "When a slave's child dies, Allah the Most High asks His angels, 'Have you taken out the life of the child of My slave?" They reply in the affirmative. He then asks, 'Have you taken the fruit of his heart?' They reply in the affirmative. Thereupon he asks, 'What has My slave said?' They say: 'He has praised You and said: Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un (We belong to Allah and to Him we shall be returned). Allah says: 'Build a house for My slave in Jannah and name it as Bait-ul-Hamd (the House of Praise)."' [At-Tirmidhi].

وعن أبي موسى الأشعري رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏

‏إذا مات ولد العبد قال الله تعالى لملائكته‏:‏ قبضتم ولد عبدي‏؟‏ فَيقولون : نَعَمْ ، فيقول : قَبَضْتُمْ ثَمَرَةَ فُؤادِهِ ؟ فيقولون : نَعَمْ ، فيقول : فماذا قال عبدي‏؟‏ فيقولون‏:‏ حمدك واسترجع، فيقول الله تعالى‏:‏ ابنوا لعبدي بيتًا في الجنة، وسموه بيت الحمد‏

‏‏.‏ رواه الترمذي وقال حديث حسن‏.‏

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In-Book Reference: Book 13, Hadith 3

Sharh · explanationclick to expand

Guidance from the Hadith: 1) Pointing out that the reward of the one who praises Allah Almighty at times of hardship is that Allah Almighty gives him in return a house in Paradise which is called “House of Praise.” 2) A successful believer, when stricken by a calamity, constantly adheres to patience, expects Allah’s reward, praises Allah Almighty for everything, and makes Istirjā‘ by saying: “Inna lillāhi wa inna ilayhi rāji‘ūn” (Verily we belong to Allah and, verily, to Him we shall return). 3) Seeking refuge with Allah Almighty at the time of calamity alleviates it and heals one’s suffering.

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