Question:
What is the authenticity and Arabic text of the narration you have answered here?
Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam) asked Allah Ta’ala: “O my Rabb! Your Majesty lies in the Heavens while we are on earth. What is the sign of Your Wrath and Pleasure? Allah Ta’ala said: “When I appoint the best of you to be your ruler, then it is a sign of My being pleased with you. And when I appoint your worst (scoundrel) to be your ruler, then it is a sign of My Wrath for you.”
Answer:
As mentioned in our answer, ‘The narration is suitable to quote as reported.’ The narrators are acceptable.
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Arabic text:
عن قتادة قال: قال موسى بن عمران عليه السلام: يا رب، أنت في السماء ونحن في الأرض فما علامة غضبك من رضاك؟ قال: إذا استعملت عليكم خياركم فهو علامة رضائي وإذا استعملت عليكم شراركم فهو علامة سخطي
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar