In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4168, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised some important things. The first is that the strong believer is more beloved to Allah, the Exalted, than a weaker believer.
This does not necessarily refer to physical strength which one uses to perform righteous deeds. But it also refers to knowledge and acting on it. When one acts on their knowledge it leads to certainty of faith. The one who possesses strong faith will fulfil their duties according to their knowledge and not blind imitation like the weak believer. A weak believer believes something based on hearsay like if they were told a person is inside their house whereas the strong believer believes and acts based on knowledge for example, if they saw the person inside their house through a window. The stronger one’s faith the greater their obedience to Allah, the Exalted, in the form of fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and facing destiny with patience. This in turn increases their success in both worlds. Chapter 41 Fussilat, verse 53:
“We will show them Our signs in the horizons and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that it is the truth…”
The next thing mentioned in the main Hadith under discussion is that a person should strive to obtain the things which benefit them without giving up. This means they should actively strive in order to obtain good for themselves in both worlds in a lawful manner as prescribed by Islam. True benefit in this world will always benefit one in the hereafter if it does not then it is not true benefit. One should not be lazy and expect good things to happen spontaneously as this is wishful thinking. They should use the blessings their poses to seek good and then hope in the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, for a good outcome.
The final part of the main Hadith under discussion advises muslims not to question destiny as this opens the door to the Devil. He encourages muslims to challenge the choice of Allah, the Exalted, as they do not observe the wisdom behind it because of their short sightedness. This in turn leads to impatience and the loss of reward. One should reflect on their past experiences where they believed something was good when it in fact was bad and vice versa in order to inspire them to remain patient as they will be shown these benefits sooner or later. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 216:
“…But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah knows, while you know not.”
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