Trusting On Allah

It is narrated from Imam Ja’far As-Sadiq (as) that Satan claims that all the people are in his control excepting five types whom he cannot influence: Those who honestly trust in Allah for their tasks.
Those who are busy supplicating to Allah day and night.
The Mu’mins, who desire for other Mu’mins what they wish for themselves.
Those who donot wail and cry in times of difficulty.
Those who remain contented with whatever they earn and don’t complain of scarcities.
It is narrated by an authentic source from Imam Ar-Ridha’ (as) that Imam Ja’far As-Sadiq (as) inquired about a companion who was not present at his meeting.The companions said, ‘Ya Imam! He is unwell!’ Therefore, the Imam went to the house of the person to inquire about his health. When he saw him, the Imam (as) noticed that the person was about to expire. The Imam sat near his head and said, ‘Have faith in Allah!’ The man replied, ‘I have strong faith in Allah, but I am extremely worried about my sons. They are the reason for my ailment!’ The Imam (as) said,’ The One whom you ask to forgive your sins and enhance your virtues, depend on Him in the matter of your sons too!
The Prophet of Allah (S) has said,’ On the Night of Meraj, while I was passing through the Sidrat al Muntaha and looked at its branches and leaves, I noticed that from some leaves udders were hanging and milk was oozing from them. Honey dripped from some leaves and oil from some others. From certain other leaves flour and fruits of different types were falling.to the ground. From some branches rich raiments were hanging. I thought from where all these things are coming. At that time Jibrael was not with me that I could ask him for an explation for these things. I was, at that time, beyond the jurisdiction where Jibrael was permitted to go!. Then Allah communicated to me, ‘O Muhammad (S)! I have grown these things at the elevated place with the purpose of providing sustenance to your children! Tell the fathers of the sons that they should not be disheartened at their penury. As I have given birth to them, so shall I provide them their sustenance!
The Prophet of Allah (S) has narrated that Allah has said, “One who has no faith in My Will and doesn’t believe in what I have ordained, he should look for some other sustainer! Whatever is written in your fate in the world, shall come to you however weak you might be! Whatever hardship is ordained for you, you shall have to face it even if you are the strongest person in the world. If you give up hope of getting back whatever you have lost, you will remain happy thereafter.’ One who is contented with whatever sustenance Allah has provided, he will always be happy.”
Someone asked Imam Ar-Ridha’ (as) about Contentment with Allah’s Wish (Tawakkal ba khuda), The Imam (as) replied, “Tawakkal means the conviction that when Allah is with us, there is no reason to be afraid of anything else! We remain contented in all circumstances—whether there are comforts of life available to us or we are faced with hardships! Depending on others than Allah even for small things is termed Shirk al-khafi or minor hypicricy!”
Imam Ja’far As-Sadiq (as) said: Shifting a ring from one finger to another as a remembrancer for some task to be done too is a Shirk-Khafi. This is so because the person depends on the finger to keep him reminded of his task.
It is authentically narrated that the Prophet of Islam (S) asked Jibrael (as) the meaning of Reliance upon Almighty. Jibrael (as) said, “This means that men should know that they don’t have absolute control over the profit or loss in their matters. They can neither give anything nor can they stop anything from changing hands. Therefore, they should stop having expectations about things happening to them. One who does this, will do everything depending on Allah’s Will. He will not expect anything from anybody else. He will be afraid of none else than Allah. Such a person will never envy others for their possessions. With a thankful heart he will receive whatever he gets from Allah. He will have the conviction that whatever Allah does for him, is for his best!”
Someone asked Bahlool about his condition. Bahlool replied, “Ask him about his condition, on whose orders the universe is rotating! On His orders the earth will stand still and whatever is happening on the earth and the firmament is on His express orders!” Peope said that Bahlool has turned an infidel. Bahlool said, “Listen! The day when I acquired senses, I have entrusted my will to the Creator! I consider His will as mine! Therefore whatever He is doing with His Wish, it is my wish too! But everything that happens is only with His Wish! Whatever Allah has written in a person’s fate, he will certainly get it! However much a person runs away from the sustenance destined for him, he will get it!”
Imam Ja’far As-Sadiq (as) has said, “In the view of Allah, forbearance is like the head of a person and the faith is like his body. If there is no forbearance (Sabr) in a person, then the faith will remain as a lifeless body!”

Abiding By Allah’s Will
It is authentically narrated from Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (as) that whosoever bears with equanimity the hardships and travails of the world will certainly go to the Heaven. One who pursues his carnal desire s in the world, will end up in the Hell It is narrated from Imam Ja’far As-Sadiq that when a Mu’min is put into the grave, then his prayers (namaz) would be on his right, the Zakat that he distributed on his left, the good that he had done for his parents and relations near his head and his forbearance on his side. The two angels, Munkir and Nakeer, will visit the grave to question the person at this juncture. At this point forbearance addresses its companions namaz, Zakat and good deeds thus, ’ Now is the time to come to the help of our master! If you cannot do it, I shall help him!’
It is narrated from the Prophet of Islam (S), “A time will come when power and pelf will be impossible to achieve without blood-shed. Affluence will not be possible without robbing others and practicing parsimony. Mutual friendship among people will not develop except by abandoning the faith and following the dictates of vile desires. Those of you who remain contented with penury in those times despite having the means of getting rich through foul means, who are troubled by others for following the right path. Allah will Award to such persons reward of fifty truthful ones who bore witness on my behalf!”

Types of Forbearance
It is narrated from the Prophet of Islam that there are three types of forbearance: Forbearance on the toil undergone in Allah’s obedience: One who exercises forbearance in obedience to Allah, Allah will award him six hundred echelons. The distance between two consecutive echelons will be equal to distance between the ends of the earth and the sky.
Forbearance in avoidance of commiting sins: One who exercises forbearance in avoiding sins, Allah will award him nine hundred echelons and the distance between two consecuive echelons will be equal to the distance between the earth and the Firmament.
Forbearance in bearing hardships and calamities: One who bears hardships Allah will award three hundred echelons. The distance between two echelons will be equal to the distance between the earth and the sky.
It is narrated from Imam Ja’far As-Sadiq (as) that when a Mu’min is afflicted with some difficulty and bears it with equanimity, Allah will give him reward equal to that earmarked for a thousand martyrs.
It is authentically narrated from the Prophet of Allah (S) that on the Day of Judgement when Allah will gather all the creatures at one place, then a herald would announce on His behalf. Where are those persons who exercised patience and forbearance! One group of people will come forward. The angels will welcome them and ask them, “In what circumstance did you exercise forbearance?” They will reply, “We exercised forbearance in bearing the hardships in praying to Allah, we bore hardship in avoiding sins!” Then a herald will announce on behalf of Allah, “These creatures are thruthful! Let them enter the Heaven in large numbers!”
It is narrated from Imam Ja’far As-Sadiq (as) that Amir’ul-Mu’mineen ‘Ali (as) had lot of affection for his slave Qanbar (r.a.). When Amir’ul-Mu’mineen ‘Ali (as) went out, Qanbar (r.a.) used to carry a sword in his hand as a measure of protection for his master. One moonlit night Amir’ul-Mu’mineen ‘Ali (as) emerged from his residence. On the way he noticed that Qanbar (r.a.), as usual, was following him. He asked, “Qanbar! Why have you come?” Qanbar (r.a.) said, “I have come, lest someone harm you!” Amir’ul-Mu’mineen ‘Ali (as) asked him, “Do you intend to protect me from the creatures of the other world or from those on the earth?” Qanbar said, “I can protect you from the creatures that are on the earth!” Amir’ul-Mu’mineen ‘Ali said, “Unless Allah wills, none on this earth can harm me. Go back home in peace!” Qanbar (r.a.) went back home as ordered by his master.
Imam Ar-Ridha’ (as) has said, “Iman (Faith) is one stage more superior than Islam (bearing witness to Allah and His Prophet). Taqwa (piety) is one stage superior to Iman. For the progeny of Adam, Allah has not gifted anything more valuable than Yaqeen (firm belief).” Someone asked, “What is Yaqeen or firm belief?” The Imam (as) said, “Dependence on Allah, implicitly obeying Him, exercising forbearance on what He has Willed for the person and entrusting everything to Allah!”
The tradition narrated by Abu Dharr (r.a.), “Four traits are found only in Mu’mins. 1. Quietness: This is the first form of prayer to Allah. 2. Politeness (Tawazoh); that is, humility in front of Allah or showing politeness to the creatures of Allah for His sake! 3. In all circumstances remembering and talking about Allah. 4. Bearing with equanimity the paucity of means.
O Abu Dharr! Strive for good deeds and virtuous acts, even if you fail to achieve them! This is better than getting your name liasted amongst those who are negligent.
O Abu Dharr! One who keeps control over what lies between the loins and what lies between the jaws from haram (illegitimate) acts, will enter the Heaven.
Abu Dharr asked, “Ya Imam! Do we have to account for what we utter from our tongues?” He (as) replied: O Abu Dharr! What else will take people to the Hell except the words uttered by them through their tongues! You will be safe till you open your mouth! If you uttered a good thing, you will be rewarded. To the contrary, if you uttered something foul, the record for your punishment will be updated!
O Abu Dharr! When a person speaks in a meeting and makes them laugh, he will be taken to a stage in the Hell the distance of which will be equal to the distance between the earth and the sky.
O Abu Dharr! Death and the Hell is for one who talks falsehoods! For him who talks to make others laugh is the Hell. One who kept quiet got his deliverence! Whenever you talk, you must tell the truth. Don’t utter falsehoods from your mouth! Abu Dharr asked, “What is the penitence for the person who has been lying purposefully?” He (as) replied: Repenting over the past untruthfulness and praying five times regularly. This will wash away his sins. A truthful person never misses his mandatory prayers and always abstains from taboo acts. A person, during his prayers, tells ten times to Allah. ‘We pray to You and seek only Your succor