Satisfaction With Allah'S Divine Decree
18 sayings
When a person becomes a true Muwahhid (a believer in the Oneness of Allah) he does not consider anyone the true possessor of perfect qualities. All of these are dependent upon Allah who is only one, absolutely independent. The Holy Quran says:
Greater Sins Vol 1, Part 3, page 52; Surah Fatir 35:15 link
The one who is satisfied with Allah's decree will experience His decree and be rewarded [on account of his satisfaction], whereas the one who is displeased with the decree, not only will he continue to experience the same decree, but Allah will do away with his reward too
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 71, p. 139, no. 26; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 822 link
When Allah loves a servant He tests him with tribulations, and if he endures these He selects him [for His proximity], and if he bears them with satisfaction, He distinguishes him
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 82, p. 142, no. 26; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 821 link
Satisfy yourself with Allah's share [for you] and you will be the richest of people.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 69, p. 368, no. 4; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 821 link
Satisfaction expels sorrow.
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 410; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 821 link
Verily the one who enjoys the best standards of living is he who is satisfied with what Allah has apportioned for him
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3397; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 821 link
I guarantee you that the one who entertains nothing save satisfaction with Allah in his heart, has only to ask Allah and He will answer him.
Ghurar al-Hikam, v. 71, p. 159, no. 75; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 821 link
Tranquility and comfort lie in satisfaction and certainty, whereas worry and sorrow lie in doubt and dissatisfaction
Ghurar al-Hikam, p. 159, no. 75; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 821 link
He who is dissatisfied with what Allah has apportioned him accuses Allah with regards to His decree
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 78, p. 202, no. 33; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 822 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
What an excellent companion satisfaction is
Nahj al-Balagha, Saying 4; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 819 link
He who trusts whatever Allah has chosen for him to be good, will never wish to be in any situation other than what Allah has chosen for him to be in
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 78, p. 106, no. 6; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 819 link
How can a believer call himself a believer if he is dissatisfied with his lot in life and despises his current circumstances when Allah is the authority above him.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 43, p. 351, no. 25; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 819 link
The highest degree of asceticism is equivalent to the lowest degree of piety. And the highest degree of piety is equivalent to the lowest degree of certainty. And the highest degrees of certainty are equivalent to the lowest degrees of ultimate satisfaction (with Allah).
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 128, no. 4; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 820 link
Satisfaction with adversities is one of the highest stages of certainty.
al-Tamhis,p. 60, no. 131; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 820 link
The Prophet (SAWA) never used to utter the words 'if only...' with regards to something that had happened in the past
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 71, p. 157, no. 75; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 820 link
The basis of obedience to Allah is to be satisfied with everything that Allah has designed whether he himself likes it or not
Bihar al-Anwar, p. 139, no. 28; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 820 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
The origin of satisfaction is trust in Allah
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3805; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 820 link
Verily those who have the greatest knowledge of Allah are the most satisfied with His decree
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 71, p. 158, no. 75; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 820 link
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