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Usama b. Zaid reported: While we were with the Prophet of Allaah (sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam), one of his daughters sent to him (the Messenger) to call him and inform him that her child or her son was dying. The Messenger of Allaah (sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam) told the messenger to go back and tell her that what Allaah had taken belonged to Him, and to him belonged what He granted; and He has an appointed time for everything. So you (the messenger) order her to show endurance and seek reward from Allaah. The messenger came back and said: She adjures him to come to her. He got up to go accompanied by Sa'd b. 'Ubada, Mu'adh b. Jabal, and I also went along with them. The child was lifted to him and his soul was feeling as restless as if it was in an old (waterskin). His (Prophet's) eyes welled up with tears. Sa'd said: What is this, Messenger of Allaah? He replied: This is compassion which Allaah has placed in the hearts of His servants, and God shows compassion only to those of His servants who are compassionate. |
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