Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “And they (disbelievers) plotted [to kill ‘Isa (Jesus)], and Allaah planned too. And Allaah is the Best of the planners.” [Qur’an (Al-Imran) 3:54]

Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “And remember) when the disbelievers plotted against you (O Muhammad) to imprison you, or to kill you, or to get you out (from your home, i.e. Makkah); they were plotting and Allaah too was planning, and Allaah is the Best of the planners.” [Quran 8:30]

The Prophet Muhammad (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “O young man, I shall teach you some words [of advice]: Be Mindful of Allah and Allah will protect you. Be Mindful of Allah and you will find Him in front of you. If you ask, then ask Allah [alone]; and if you seek help, then seek help from Allah [alone]. And know that if the Nation were to gather together to benefit you with anything, they would not benefit you except with what Allah had already prescribed for you. And if they were to gather together to harm you with anything, they would not harm you except with what Allah had already prescribed against you. The Pens have been lifted and the Pages have dried.” (Tirmidhi)

And in another narration: “Be Mindful of Allah, and you will find Him in front of you. Recognize and acknowledge Allah in times of ease and prosperity, and He will remember you in times of adversity. And know that what has passed you by [and you have failed to attain] was not going to befall you, and what has befallen you was not going to pass you by. And know that victory comes with patience, relief with affliction, and ease with hardship.”