The Four Trials in Jihad

The obvious question is: With whom is the talibul ‘ilm making jihad?
The answer is: With his nafs.
The mufassirin (authentic commentators of the Quran Sharif) have written lengthy commentaries on this hadith sharif. You are advised to read them.
Let us summarize their findings:

Karamat & Istidraj

Incidentally, this amazing feat of Shaitan is not termed a karamat (miracle) but istidraj (deception). Any feat that appears to be supernatural or wondrous, shown by one not following the shariat, cannot be termed as karamat. It is istidraj and a trap for the unwary-a trick to lead them astray. Shaitan, as we all know, [...]

Every Obedient Servant of Allah is a Zakir

The genuine talibul ‘ilm, with the qualities mentioned above, has another claim as well. He performs what is fardh and wajib; he is punctual with his sunnate mu’aqqidah; he acts with taqwa-such a talibul ‘ilm enjoys a station no less than that of one performing abundant nawafil and making abundant zikr. In comparison, this [...]

Waqia’ah

Time Period: Sometimes during the period that Hadhrat Ali (ra) was the khalifah, Amirul Mu’minin-Leader of the Believers. (35-40 A.H.)
Personalities Involved:
i. Hadhrat Ali (ra)
ii. Qazi Shureh (ra), a judge, appointed to this position by Hadhrat Umar (Ra) during his khalifat;
iii. a Yahud who lived in Madina as a subject, under the rule of [...]