The People of Islam are Always Triumphant

During these rough times of war and turmoil, many of us may begin to feel impatient and nervous about the consequences of such dire events.  Nevertheless, the faithful are commanded to place their trust in God, who is omniscient and the most merciful. We need to constantly remind ourselves that God does not abandon His faithful servants.

In this post, I present a short yet reassuring authentic tradition, which should help in replenishing our patience.

Arabic Text:

مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى عَنْ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عِيسَى عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ الْحَكَمِ عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ سَالِمٍ عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ع قَالَ

مَا الْتَقَتْ فِئَتَانِ قَطُّ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْبَاطِلِ إِلَّا كَانَ النَّصْرُ مَعَ أَحْسَنِهِمَا بَقِيَّةً عَلَى أَهْلِ الْإِسْلَامِ

Farsi Translation:

هشام بن سالم از امام صادق عليه السّلام روايت كند كه فرمود:

هيچ گاه دو گروه از اهل باطل بجنگ همديگر نروند جز آنكه پيروزى با آن گروهى است كه بهتر بدرد بقاى اهل اسلام بخورد.

English Translation:

Muhammad bin Yahya has narrated from Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Eisa from Ali Ibn al-Hakam from Hisham Ibn Salim from Abu Abdullah (peace be upon him) who has said:

Never do two groups from the people of falsehood meet to fight, except that the victor will be the group which saves and is better for the survival of the people of Islam.

Source:

Al-Kafi, Volume 8, Page 152, Tradition #139