3. In the story of the Man who Owned two Gardens, what was the response of the poor believer to his neighbor, that he should say upon entering his garden?
Sorry, this is incorrect.
The correct answer is : Whatever Allah decides (will be); there is no power except with Allah
Ref: Surah Al-Kahf 18:39
Arabic:
وَلَوْلَآ إِذْ دَخَلْتَ جَنَّتَكَ قُلْتَ مَا شَآءَ ٱللَّهُ لَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِٱللَّهِ ۚ إِن تَرَنِ أَنَا۠ أَقَلَّ مِنكَ مَالًۭا وَوَلَدًۭا ٣٩
Translation:
If only you had said, upon entering your property, ‘This is what Allah has willed! There is no power except with Allah!’ Even though you see me inferior to you in wealth and offspring,
Tafseer / Explanation:
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The righteous man advises his companion to express gratitude to Allah when entering his garden.
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He reminds him that it is better to say: "Mā shāʾa Allāh, lā quwwata illā bi-llāh" (What Allah wills, happens; there is no power except with Allah).
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This phrase acknowledges that all blessings come from Allah alone.
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The advice serves as a gentle correction of the companion’s arrogance and forgetfulness.
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It emphasizes humility, reliance on Allah, and gratitude for one’s blessings.