Sahih: When Allah has decreed a rank for His servant..

Classification: Sahih. (Refer to Sahih Abu Dawud, 3090)

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "When Allah has previously decreed for a servant a rank which he has not attained by his action, He afflicts him in his body, or his wealth or his children, then He makes him patient upon that until He makes him reach the rank which has already been decreed for him by Allah."

Sahih: How wonderful is the affair of the believer..

Classification: Sahih (authentic)

The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him): “How wonderful is the affair of the believer, for his affairs are all good, and this applies to no one but the believer. If something good happens to him, he is thankful for it and that is good for him. If something bad happens to him, he bears it with patience and that is good for him.” (Narrated by Muslim, 2999).