Who is this narration attributed to and please mention the reference?
إذا أراد الله بعبد شرا أغلق عليه باب العمل وفتح عليه باب الجدل
Answer:
Imam Abu Nu’aym and Imam Bayhaqi (rahimahumallah) have recorded this narration as the statement of the famous Saint, Ma’ruf Al Karkhi (rahimahullah).
(Hilyatul Awliya, vol. 8 pg. 361, Shu’abul Iman, Hadith: 1692)
The complete narration is as follows:
When Allah Ta’ala intends good for a person, he opens the door for him to carry out [good] deeds and closes the door to arguments. And when Allah intends evil for a person, he closes the door for him to carry out [good] deeds and opens the door of arguments.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar