Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "The example of a believer is that of a fresh tender plant; from whatever direction the wind comes, it bends it, but when the wind becomes quiet, it becomes straight again. Similarly, a believer is afflicted with calamities (but he remains patient till Allah removes his difficulties.) And an impious wicked person is like a pine tree which keeps hard and straight till Allah cuts (breaks) it down when He wishes." (See Hadith No. 558, Vol. 9.)
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 5644 |
In-book reference | : Book 75, Hadith 4 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 7, Book 70, Hadith 547 |
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