parting upon that:
Allaah Almighty Says (what means): "The believers are nothing else
than brothers, so make reconciliation between your brothers, and fear
Allaah, that you may receive mercy." [Quran 49:10]
Having mutual love for the sake of Allaah is one of the great doors
leading to the good of the Hereafter and a causeof tasting the
sweetness of faith in this world. Loving one another for Allaah's sake
means that the Muslim does not love another except for the correctness
of his religion. So it does not matter what the person looks like,
what he wears, how rich or poor he is, where he comes from, or what
the color of his skin is - perhaps you dislike everything about him,
but you love him for his belief in Allaah: this is loving for Allaah's
sake. 'Allaah, the Mighty and Magnificent Says in a Sacred Narration:
"Those who have mutual love for the sake of My Glory will haveminarets
of light and will be envied the Prophets and martyrs." [At-Tirmithi&
Ahmad]
Imagine being envied by Allaah's chosen Messengers and those who were
slain in His Path! Such is the reward of those who love one another
for Allaah's sake.
5. A man who is called (seduced) by a woman ofbeauty and position but
he says: 'I fear Allaah':
Allaah Says (what mean): "And come not near to the adultery. Verily,
it is a shameful (deed) and anevil way (that leads one to Hell)."
[Quran 17:32]
This world is full of temptations that lead to burning in the Fire and
amongst them is that which comes from women. Many a man has led his
soul into destruction on account ofthe lure of a woman, which is why
the Prophet warned his nation specifically about this. He said: "The
world is sweet and green and verily Allaah is going to install you as
successors upon it in order to see how you act. So avoid the
allurement of women: verily the first trial for the Children of
Israa'eel was caused by women." [Muslim]
The most important provision which we needto protect ourselves from
this and all other temptations in life is the fear of Allaah. This
fact is alluded to in the following verse (what means): "And as for
him who feared standing before his Lord and restrained himself from
impure evil desires, verilyParadise will be his abode." [Quran 79:40]
6. A man who gives in charity and hides it, such that his left hand
does not know what his right hand gives in charity:
This describes the type ofperson who goes to great lengths to protect
himself from ostentation and showing off in worship. Being
ostentations is to do deeds in order to earn the praise and
recognition of people. This sin destroys all the benefits that lie in
righteous deeds and brings on a serious punishment for the one who
commits it. It is particularly dangerous because it is in man's nature
to desire and enjoy the praise of others.
Thus, great care has to betaken to ensure that one's intentions begin
and remain pure whenever good actions (such as charity) are being
done. Allaah warns(what means): "O you who believe! Do not render vain
your charity by reminders of your generosity or by injury, like him
who spends his wealth to be seen of menand he does not believe in
Allaah nor in the Last Day." [Quran 2:264]
7. A man who remembered Allaah in private and so his eyes shed tears:
Our noble Prophet informed us: "If you knew what I knew, you would
laugh little and weep much." [Al-Bukhaari] Crying is not a sissy thing
to do! The Prophet who was the best of all creation, would weep, as
would allof his Companions. Tears are a genuine expressionof fear of
Allaah's Punishment and of our sincere love and awe of Him.
But how often do we remember Allaah in seclusion and are then moved to
tears? How much do we laugh and how little do we weep? The Prophet
said: "There is nothing more beloved to Allaah than two drops and two
marks: A tear shed due tofear of Allaah, and a dropof blood spilled in
the path of Allaah. And as for the two marks, then a mark caused in
the path of Allaah, and a mark caused by fulfilling one of the duties
made obligatory by Allaah." [At-Tirmithi]
Finally, through these seven types of people mentioned in the
narration, we have been given clear signposts of the way to attain
Allaah's pleasure and satisfaction.So you should devote yourself to
being one amongst those seven, for indeed fortunate will be those who
are granted Allaah's Shade on the Daywhen there will be no shade but
His.
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