Life’s Difficulties Are Retribution

It is reported that Abu Bakr ibn Abu Zuhair said:

– I was informed that (once) Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) said:

“O Messenger of Allah, how (can one obtain) good after this verse:

“It cannot be achieved through your dreams or the dreams of the People of the Book. Whoever does evil will receive reward for it ”(4: 123)?

Will we receive a reward for all the bad things that we have done? “

The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “May Allah forgive you, O Abu Bakr! Aren’t you getting sick? Aren’t you suffering? Aren’t you sad? Do not life’s difficulties comprehend you “

(Abu Bakr) said: “Of course,” (and then the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

“This is what you get rewarded with.”

 See “Sahih at-Targib va-t-tarhib” (3430),