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Eight Things to Learn One time a scholar asked one of his students, You have spent a long time with me, what have you learned? He said I learned eight things: First, I looked to the creation. Everyone has a loved one. When he goes to the grave, he leaves his loved one. Therefore, I made my loved one my good deeds; that way, they will be with me in the grave. Second, I looked to the verse, But as for him who feared to stand before his Lord and restrained his soul from lust, therefore, I struggled against my desires so I could stay obeying Allah. Third, I saw that if anyone has something with him that is worth something, he will protect it. Then I thought about the verse,That which you have is wasted away; and that which is with Allah remains, therefore, everything worth something with me I devoted to Him so it would be with Him for me. Fourth, I saw the people seeking wealth, honor and positions and it was not worth anything to me. Then I thought about Allahs words, Lo, the noblest of you in the sight of Allah is the most aware of Allah, so I did my best to become aware of Allah in order to gain nobility in his sight. Fifth, I saw the people being jealous towards each other and I looked at the verse, We have apportioned among them their livelihood in the life of the world, so I left jealousy. Sixth, I saw the people having enmity and I thought about the verse, Lo, the devil is an enemy for you, so take him as an enemy, so I left enmity and I took the Satan as my only enemy. Seventh, I saw them debasing themselves in search of sustenance and I thought about the verse, And there is not a beast in the earth but the sustenance thereof depends on Allah, so I kept myself busy with my responsibilities toward Him and I left my property with Him. Eighth, I found them relying on their business, buildings and health and I thought about the verse, And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, He will suffice him, therefore, I put my trust only on Allah. Translated by: Jamal Zarabozo If you want the Rainbow, you got to put up with the rain. Juma@ Mubarak frnds
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 10:13:47 +0000

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