Questions on the Explanation of the Book of Nullifiers of Islam

Question:
What is the ruling on a person wishing that he had lived in the era of the Prophethood, lived with the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and fought alongside him and his Companions?

Answer:
A person must love the Companions of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and be pleased with them. As for wishing that he had joined them, one does not know; perhaps if he had joined them, he would have attained a different status, for the status of the Companions is not easy, and only people of faith and steadfastness can endure it. A person should not declare himself pure and say, "If I had met the Companions and been with them, I would have become like them." He does not know; the situations faced by the Companions were difficult, and only people of great steadfastness can endure them.
So a person should be content with the decree of Allah, and it is sufficient for him to resemble the Companions, follow their example, and speak well of them. This is enough.