- English translation
Even a blazing disaster can be ashes by morning; God is guiding what happens.
- Literal wording
A fire may pass the night and, by morning, become ashes; it has a Lord who sets its course.
- Meaning and lesson
The saying consoles someone facing a crisis that appears overwhelming. Trouble can flare up with the force of a fire, yet its intensity may fade sooner than expected, so despair is not the only possible response.
It expresses trust in God’s care and governance during hardship, while leaving room for relief and change beyond immediate sight. An old popular proverb, it was recorded by al-Ibshihi; it does not imply that every loss or harm is insignificant.
- When it is used
Use it to comfort or steady someone amid a frightening setback, conflict, or acute hardship, especially among people who welcome explicitly religious reassurance. It should not be used to minimize serious harm or grief, or instead of practical help and support.
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