Think Well of Allah — He Is As You Expect Him to Be — Hadith Library

Said by: Imam Ali al-Rida (as), reporting the words of Allah

Status: ⚠️ To be checked — the meaning and attribution are widely reported, but the exact Arabic wording and the exact Al-Kafi reference have not been confirmed against the printed book for this draft.

Reference: [reference — to be verified]

Arabic:

[Arabic text — to be verified]

English translation:

"Have a good opinion of Allah, for He says: 'I am as My servant thinks of Me — if good, then good; and if evil, then evil.'"

Explanation: What we expect from Allah shapes how we live — and, by His mercy, how He treats us. A believer hopes for Allah's forgiveness and goodness, and does not give up on His mercy. Hope here is not lazy wishing: it goes with repentance, prayer and good deeds, as this chapter has taught.

💡 Remember:

What we expect from Allah shapes how we live — and, by His mercy, how He treats us.