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The Garden of Guidance.

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Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, said:

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“And (it was said unto him): Take in thine hand a branch and smite therewith, and break not thine oath. Lo! We found him steadfast, how excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (to his Lord).” (38:44)

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"Indeed, We found him patient,

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an excellent servant; truly, he was ever turning back to Allah."

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And on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said:

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The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

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"No believer is pricked by a thorn in this world and anticipates Allah's reward for it,

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except that his sins are subtracted because of it on the Day of Resurrection."

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Related by Ahmad.

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A point of benefit:

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'Abd al-'Aziz Ibn Abi Dawud (may Allah have mercy on him) said:

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"Three things are from the treasures of Paradise:

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concealing affliction,

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concealing illness,

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and concealing charity."