Q
In what way does the comparison to a pine tree describe the nature of a disbeliever’s response to life’s challenges?
A
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “The example of a believer is that of a fresh green plant the leaves of which
move in whatever direction the wind forces them to move and when the wind becomes still, it stand
straight. Such is the similitude of the believer: He is disturbed by calamities (but is like the fresh plant
he regains his normal state soon). And the example of a disbeliever is that of a pine tree (which
remains) hard and straight till Allah cuts it down when He will.” (See Hadith No. 546 and 547, Vol.
7).
move in whatever direction the wind forces them to move and when the wind becomes still, it stand
straight. Such is the similitude of the believer: He is disturbed by calamities (but is like the fresh plant
he regains his normal state soon). And the example of a disbeliever is that of a pine tree (which
remains) hard and straight till Allah cuts it down when He will.” (See Hadith No. 546 and 547, Vol.
7).
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 7466, Book 97, Hadith 92
Sahih al-Bukhari 7466, Book 97, Hadith 92
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