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3958. It was narrated from Abu Dharr that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: "What will you do, O Abu Dharr, when death overwhelms the people to such an extent that a grave will be equal in value to a slave?" I said: "Whatever Allāh and His Messenger choose for me, or Allāh and His Messenger know best." He said: "Be patient." He said: 'What will you do when famine strikes the people so that you will go to the place where you pray and will not be able to return to your bed, or you will not be able to get up from your bed to go to the place where you pray?' He said: "I said: 'Allāh and His Messenger know best, or whatever Allāh and His Messenger choose for me.' He said: "You must refrain from
forbidden things.” He said: “What will you do when killing befalls the people so that Hijāratuz-Zait[1] is covered with blood?” I said: “Whatever Allāh and His Messenger choose for me.” He said: “Stay with those whom you belong to.” He said: “I said: ‘O Messenger of Allāh, should I not take my sword and strike those who do that?’” He said: “Then you will be just like the people. Rather enter your house.” I said: “O Messenger of Allāh, what if they enter my house?” He said: “If you are afraid that the flashing of the sword will dazzle you, then put the edge of your garment over you face, and let him carry his own sin and your sin, and he will be one of the people of Hellfire.” (Sahih)
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Being patient is the best attitude during difficult times.
During drought and famine, avoiding robbery and stealing is a very courageous act.
At the time of affliction, when people kill each other depending on false excuses, and without distinguishing between truth and falsehood; at such times it is better to avoid all groups.
In those situations when Muslims fight each other, it is better to leave all of them. In such circumstances if bad people kill even such a peaceful person then he becomes a martyr.
