which was revealed unto Moses: 'O Moses, I have not created a creation more beloved to Me than My believing servant. Indeed, I only afflict him with what is good for him, and I grant him [relief/consequence] for what is good for him. I know best what rectifies My servant; so let him be patient with My trial, let him be grateful for My blessings, and let him be content with My decree. I shall record him among The Truthful (Al-Siddiqin) if he acts according to My pleasure and obeys My command.'"

[82] And from Al-Hasan ibn 'Abdullah ibn Sinan, from Muhammad ibn al-Munkadir, who said: 'Awn ibn 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud fell ill, so I went to visit him. He said: "Shall I not relate to you a narration I heard from 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud?" I said: "Indeed." He said: "While I was with the Messenger of Allah, Mighty is His Might, he smiled. I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I saw you smile; why was that?' He replied: 'I marveled at the believer and his despair over illness. Had he known what [blessings] lie within illness, he would have loved to remain ill until he meets his Lord.'"