Al-Arbaʿin for Doctors

Shun pessimism

Hadith 30

Ibn Abbas H reported: The Messenger of Allah r was opti-

mistic, he did not see evil omens, and he liked good names.
(Musnad Aḥmad 2762 )
Optimism is a great trait and every Muslim is encour-
aged to be optimistic about the treasures with God and of
these health is a great asset. We are encouraged to be hopeful
of the blessings of Allah Y provided we adhere to His com-
mands. Even the sinners are encouraged to be optimistic
about the pardon of Allah Y if they repent and this window
of repentance is available to all of us till death. A patient or
his family needs to be constantly taught to shun pessimism as
our beloved Prophet r suffered so many tribulations like
death of parents in early childhood, separation of most of his
clan, animosity with nearly all Arabs, wars, death of all of his
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