Pearls of Wisdom

Pearls of Wisdom

a.     5 things are known by 5:

A tree is known by its roots

A wife is known at the time of her husband’s poverty

A friend is known in times of trouble

And the believer is known at the time of trial

A generous person is known at the time of need

b.     5 things lift 5:

Humility lifts the scholars

Wealth lifts wretched people

Quietness lifts slips of the tongue

Modesty lifts the character

Loose talk lifts away dignity

c.     5 leads to 5:

The eye to fornication

Greed to regret

Contentment to pleasure

Many journeys to knowledge

Many arguments to dispute

d.     5 brings 5:

Seeking forgiveness from Allah brings sustenance

Lowering the gaze brings insight

Modesty brings good

Soft speech brings questions

Anger brings regret

e.     5 takes away 5:

Soft speech takes away anger

Seeking refuge in Allah takes away Satan

A cautious step takes away regret

Holding the tongue takes away mistakes

Du’a (supplication) takes away evil of the destiny

f.      To be with these 5 is good fortune:

An obedient son

A pious wife

A faithful friend

A believing neighbour

A scholar with understanding

g.     5 things that increase with 5:

Fire with straw

Doubts with bad speculation

Distance with bad actions

Dispute with no forgiveness

Cutting off relations with failure to keep contact

h.     5 that become more pleasant with 5:

Health by good living

Travelling by good company

Beauty by good character

Sleep by comfort

Night by remembrance of Allah

i.      How you proceed according to your goal:

For seeking livelihood, Allah said “Famshu” (walk) Surah 7 verse 15

For prayer Allah said, “Fas’u” (Be active) Surah 62 verse 9

For paradise, Allah says “Sar’oo” (to hasten) Surah 3 verse 133

Towards Himself, Allah says “Firroo illallah” (Run towards Allah) Surah 51 verse 50