Monday 30 November 2015

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