What is the strength of the hadith: "The hardship of trial is many dependents with little provision"?

Question:
He has another question. He says: I heard that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was attributed with saying, "The hardship of trial is many dependents with little provision." What is the degree of authenticity of this hadith?

Answer:
The hadith was understood to be regarding the hardship of trial, misery, and bad destiny. However, interpreting it as "many dependents" is something I do not know at all. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to supplicate to Allah for protection from the hardship of trial, from the degree of misery, from bad destiny, and from the punishment of the ruler. This is a legislated Prophetic supplication. There is no doubt that if a servant has many dependents and little wealth, we know that this is a trial and a test. He must be patient, seek what is right, and take the means that help him provide for them and fulfill his obligations toward them. He asks his Lord for help. And whoever fears Allah, He will make a way out for them.