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Miqdam ibn Al-Aswad (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: “The fortunate one is he who is spared trials, the fortunate one is he who is spared trials, the fortunate one is he who is spared trials, and for he who is tested and remains patient, how excellent 1.”
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Note 1
(1) His statement: “how excellent” – Ibn Al-Malik said: It means lamentation, or it may express admiration and approval, meaning how good and pleasant is the patience of one who is patient. It is also said: It means blessings for him. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)
Note 1
(۱) قوله: فواها : قال ابن الملك : معناه التلهف، وقد يوضع موضع الإعجاب بالشيء والاستطابة له، أي ما أحسن وما أطيب صبر من صبر. وقيل : معناه فطوبى له. كذا في «المرقاة».