Among the Concise Words of the Messenger of Allah (Peace Be Upon Him)

Al-Mufaddal ibn Umar narrated from Imam Ja'far ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq, from his father Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir عليه السلام, from his grandfather Imam Hussain ibn Ali عليه السلام, peace be upon them, who said: "It was said to Imam Hussain ibn Ali عليه السلام: "How did you wake up this morning, O' son of the Messenger of Allah سبحانه وتعالى?" Imam عليه السلام replied: "I woke up with my Lord عز وجل above me, the Hellfire before me, death pursuing me, and the reckoning encircling me. I am held accountable by my own deeds. I do not attain what I desire, nor can I repel what I dislike. All matters are in the hands of someone other than myself. If He سبحانه وتعالى wills, He سبحانه وتعالى will punish me, and if He سبحانه وتعالى wills, He سبحانه وتعالى will forgive me. So, who is poorer than me?"