The father of Imam Abu Hanifah (R.A) passed away. He sat for three days for condolences. After three days, he came out and arrived at the public square. A certain man was envious of him and was a fierce opponent; the entire area knew that he was against the Imam. When the Imam came out, there were many people in the square, and that man also came from the opposite side. After saying "Assalamu Alaikum", he said, "Abu Hanifah! I heard your father passed away?" The Imam replied, "Yes." He said, "Marry your mother to me." Allahu Akbar! Such a harsh sentence that it pierces a person's sleep, making it impossible to sleep. The Imam remained standing. The sentence was harsh, but the matter itself was within Islamic law (Shariah), it was not un-Islamic. The disciples and devotees who were with the Imam drew their swords from their scabbards. The Imam said, "Be quiet, we are not helpless or abandoned." Hazrat Imam Abu Hanifah (R.A) gathered all his courage, wiped away the tears that glistened in his eyes, and with gathered composure, said, "My friend, you have proposed that I marry my mother to you." "So let her waiting period (Iddah) pass. I will take your name and speak to Mother. If she wishes to marry you, I have no objection." Saying this, he held the arms of his friends and moved to the next square. Suddenly, that man fell heavily to the ground and his soul departed (he died). People asked, "Hazrat, what happened to him?" The Imam replied, "He thought I was helpless and abandoned. Nothing happened to him; the patience (Sabr) of Abu Hanifah has taken his life." Many times people say very harsh words which cause immense pain. Jealousy is a very evil thing; may Allah protect us all from its evil. Ameen. "Seerat-o-Tarikh of Imam-e-Azam Abu Hanifah", Page No. 125 Note: Forward this message to others so that Allah may change someone's life through you. ___________📝📝___________ Narrated. Selection: Islamic Tube Pro App