The document summarizes lessons from a hadith about dealing with hurtful situations based on the example of Prophet Muhammad. It recommends beginning by calling on Allah through dua, then recalling how predecessors like Moses endured similar or worse hurt, and ending with remaining mindful that one's torment is not as bad and they will get through it like others. It advises against using the opportunity to badmouth others or lose opportunities for ibadah and spiritual strength through drawing lessons from past hurtful experiences.

1. When dealing with a hurtful
person/people
Lessons from Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)
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2. Sahih Bukhari 2: 3405
Narrated `Abdullah: Once the Prophet ( ‫ﷺ‬)
distributed something (among his followers. A
man said, "This distribution has not been done
(with justice) seeking Allah's Countenance." I
went to the Prophet ( ‫ﷺ‬) and told him (of that).
He became so angry that I saw the signs of
anger oh his face. Then he said, "May Allah
bestow His Mercy on Moses, for he was
harmed more (in a worse manner) than this;
yet he endured patiently."
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3. Strategies to deal with hurtful
situation as read from this hadith
Begin with
• Calling on Allah
• With Doa
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Proceed to
•Recall at least one
predecessor of Islam
•Who suffered
similar hurt
•Make doa for
him/her
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End with
• Mindful that the torment of
the past is far worse
• Being mindful you are not
alone
• Mindful that you too will
make it through hurt like
them.
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4. The thing NOT to do
Use the opportunity to bad mouth them
Lose the opportunity for ibadah (i.e. through doa)
Lose the opportunity to draw strength (emotional, psychological, spiritual)
from the experience of hurt.

5. See negative
episodes in
our lives as
opportunities
To strengthen ties with
ALLAH through positive
actions & ibadah
To connect with
community of ambiya’a
to grow stronger as a
spiritual being
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