[20]. When a man once said to the Prophet ﷺ, “With the will of Allāh and (also) with your will,” the Prophet ﷺ corrected him, saying: “Have you made me an associate with Allāh? Rather, it is what Allāh Alone wills.”
This teaches that all will and power belong solely to Allāh, and that even the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ disclaimed any share in divine authority, reaffirming pure monotheism.
[21]. Muhammad, God's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Shall I not teach you a word that is one of the treasures of Paradise? It is to say, "Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh’ — ‘There is no ability or power except through Allāh."
This phrase expresses total dependence upon Allāh — acknowledging that no one can change, move, or act without His permission. It is both a shield of humility and a key to divine strength.
[22]. One should not be swayed away from the reason for existence by the adornment of life; all of it will be gone one day.
[23]. This concludes the downfall of the arrogant man with stark simplicity:
All his wealth, followers, and influence vanished, leaving him alone and powerless before Allāh.
The phrase “no one to help him” shows that worldly allies — family, friends, or status — are meaningless when divine judgment comes.
“Nor could he help himself” completes the picture: even self-reliance collapses when one stands without faith.
The message is clear: Human power is fragile; divine power is absolute.
Wealth and support cannot rescue anyone from the decree of Allāh, but faith, humility, and remembrance can protect the soul even when everything else perishes.