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How to reconcile the hadith “The most severe trials are for the most righteous, then the next most righteous” with the verses and hadiths concerning the reward of the righteous and the pious with a good life?

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Question:
How can one reconcile “The most severe trials are for the most righteous, then the next most righteous” with the verses and hadiths that mention the reward of the righteous and the pious with a good life?

Answer:
The reward is from Allah, my brother, while patience is from the servant. Patience is from the servant, and the reward is from Allah. Their outcome is the same, yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، نكيف يكون الجمع بين حديث«أشد الناس بلاء الأمثل فالأمثل» وبين الآيات والأحاديث التي فيها جزاء الصالحي — youtube.com

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