The Meaning of the Hadith: I Am in Accordance with My Servant’s Opinion of Me
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Question:
This person is asking, Honorable Shaykh, about a hadith to the effect of:Sahih al-Bukhari 7505 If he thinks well of Me, that is for him, and if he thinks ill of Me, that is for him. What is the meaning of this hadith?
Answer:
I do not know these specific words, “if he thinks such and such, and if he thinks such and such,” but the hadithSunan ad-Darimi 20:27 is the one I know. Therefore, the Muslim should have a good opinion of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and expect good. Allah is near and responsive (Blessed and Exalted is He). Yes.
This person is asking, Honorable Shaykh, about a hadith to the effect of:
I am to my slave as he thinks of Me
أنا عند ظن عبدي بيAnswer:
I do not know these specific words, “if he thinks such and such, and if he thinks such and such,” but the hadith
I am as My slave thinks of Me, so let him think of Me whatever he wills
أنا عند ظن عبدي بي فليظن بي ما شاء
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/244 — archive.org (11:24)
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