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The Garden of Guidance.

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Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, said:

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“And if we cause man to taste some mercy from Us and afterward withdraw it from him, lo! he is despairing, thankless.” (11:9)

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“And if We cause him to taste grace after some misfortune that had befallen him, he saith: The ills have gone from me. Lo! he is exultant, boastful;” (11:10)

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“Save those who persevere and do good works. Theirs will be forgiveness and a great reward.” (11:11)

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And on the authority of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

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"Whoever seeks Allah's reward through the loss of three of his offspring will enter Paradise." A woman stood up and asked, "What about two?" He replied, "Even two."

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The woman said, "I wish I had asked about one!" Reported by al-Nasa'i. And on the authority of al-Sha'bi (may Allah have mercy on him), he said:

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Shurayh (may Allah have mercy on him) said, "Whenever I am struck by an affliction, I praise Allah for it four times:

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I praise Him that it was not worse than it is, I praise Him for granting me patience through it, I praise Him for guiding me

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to utter the statement of returning to Allah (al-istirja') in hope of its reward, and I praise Him that He did not make it an affliction in my religion."