Fear Allah and show endurance. She (not recognising him) said: You have not been afflicted as I have been. When he (the Holy Prophet) had departed, it was said to her that he was the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), she was mortally shocked. She came to his door and she did not find doorkeepers at his door. She said: Messenger of Allah. I did not recognise you. He said: Endurance is to be shown at first blow, or at the first blow.
Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came to a woman who had been weeping for her (dead) child, and said to her:
Context
Anas b. Malik narrates an encounter where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) comforts a grieving mother who has lost her child. He advises her to fear Allah and to be patient. When she initially does not recognize him, she expresses her deep sorrow. The Prophet (ﷺ) later emphasizes that true patience is shown at the moment of the first shock of loss, highlighting the importance of resilience in the face of grief.
Modern Application
This hadith resonates with many who experience loss today, reminding them that while grief is a natural response, patience and faith can provide strength during difficult times. It encourages individuals to seek solace in their faith and to support one another through shared experiences of loss.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Mercy because it illustrates the compassionate guidance offered by the Prophet (ﷺ) to those in distress, emphasizing the importance of patience and reliance on Allah during times of hardship.
And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not dispute and [thus] lose courage and [then] your strength would depart; and be patient. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.
[Remember] when you [fled and] climbed [the mountain] without looking aside at anyone while the Messenger was calling you from behind. So Allah repaid you with distress upon distress so you would not grieve for that which had escaped you [of victory and spoils of war] or [for] that which had befallen you [of injury and death]. And Allah is [fully] Acquainted with what you do.
Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while such [trial] has not yet come to you as came to those who passed on before you? They were touched by poverty and hardship and were shaken until [even their] messenger and those who believed with him said, "When is the help of Allah?" Unquestionably, the help of Allah is near.
That is from the news of the unseen which We reveal to you, [O Muhammad]. You knew it not, neither you nor your people, before this. So be patient; indeed, the [best] outcome is for the righteous.
This hadith is #2027 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came to a woman who had been weeping for her (dead) child, and said to her:.
