Reward for Helping Others Ibn Abbas narrated, Once I was in a state of itikaaf in the Prophets Mosque (Medina). A certain person came to me and sat down. I said to him, O so and so, you look sad. He said, Yes of course, o fraternal brother of the Prophet. So-and-so has his due on me, and by the one who lies in eternal peace in the grave (i.e. Prophet Muhammad), I am not able to pay the debt I said, Should I not talk to him about your debt? He said, You can do so if you like There upon I put my shoes on and went out of the mosque. The person asked him, Have you forgotten the state you were in (i.e. itikaaf)? I replied, Not at all, but I have heard rom the one who lies in eternal peace in the grave [saying this his eyes became filled with tears], said: One who moves to fulfill any need of his brother, and makes effort for it, will find it better than itikaaf of ten years; and one who performs itikaaf for one day for the pleasure of Allah, he will create a distance of three ditches between him and the hell - and each ditch has a width which lies between East and West, or between the heaven and earth. Source: Al Targhib Vol II p 272. By the blessings of Allah, we are approaching another Ramadan. For most of us, we feel a little taste of hunger during this month only. But there are billions for whom it is a matter of daily life. Let us get immense rewards by helping our needy brothers and sisters around the world during this month of generosity.
Posted on: Tue, 20 May 2014 21:16:58 +0000
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