Succeeding in Trials

Whilst discussing the phenomenon that there is a treasure of blessings hidden behind each trial and tribulation, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud (ra) states:

“When Hazrat Ali (ra) returned from the Battle of Uhud, he handed Hazrat Fatimah (ra) his sword and said, ‘Clean this, for today this sword served me well.’ The Holy Prophet (sa) heard this and said, ‘Ali, it was not only your sword which excelled, rather many of your brethren used their swords exceptionally.’ He then mentioned the names of six or seven companions saying, ‘Their swords were by no means inferior to yours.’”

(Masa‘ib ke Neeche Barkaton ke Khazane Makhfi hote hein, Anwar al-Ulum, Vol. 19. p. 59)

In other words, they passed through similar trials and eventually succeeded.