" Their prophets said to them:
"True we are human like yourselves but Allah does grant His grace to such of His servants as He pleases. It is not for us to bring you an authority except as Allah permits. And on Allah let all men of faith put their trust. " (Q14: 11)
AS ISA (PBUH) SAID
The Prophet (PBUH) said: "On the Day of Judgment I will say (as the pious slave of Allah i.e. Isa, said):
"And I was a witness over them while I dwelt amongst them. When You took me up, You were the Watcher over them; and You are a witness to all things ...." (Q5:120-1)
Point to Ponder: Allah is the witness of all things. Remember He sees you though you don't see Him.
NO TO JEALOUSY!
Prophet Idris (PBUH) said:
"Do not feel jealous of the property of others” (The Islamic Scholar)
Point to Ponder: Beware, be content with what Allah has given you.
AISHA (RA)’S COMFORT
Aisha (RA) after being unjustly accused said:
'My example and your example is like that of Yakub (PBUH) and his sons (as Yakub said): "... (For me) patience is most fitting: against that which you said, it is Allah (alone) whose help can be sought" (QI2:18) (Bukhari)
Point to Ponder: In difficult situations, be patient and seek Allah's help
OUR INHERITANCE
Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said:
"... The learned are the heirs of the Prophets, and the Prophets leave neither dinar nor dirham, leaving only knowledge, and he who takes it takes an abundant portion". (Abu Daud)
Point to Ponder: Knowledge of faith is better than money. Get your share.
ALLAH IS SUFFICIENT
Before Ibrahim (PBUH) was thrown into the fire he said:
"Allah is sufficient for us and He is the Best Disposer (of affairs for us)" (Q3:173}". (Bukhari)
Point to Ponder: When you are faced with trials, seek succour in Allah, the All-Sufficient
PRAYER FROM IBRAHIM
The Prophet (PBUH) told his grandchildren thus:
"Your forefather (i.e. Ibrahim) used to seek refuge with Allah for Isma'il and Ishaq by reciting the following: "0 Allah! I seek refuge with Your Perfect Words from every devil and from poisonous pests and from every harmful, envious eyes". (Bukhari)
Point to Ponder: Seek refuge in Allah from all evils.
BE AS THEM
The Messenger (PBUH) said: "The sky has not covered and the earth has not carried anyone who speaks more truthfully or is more faithful in keeping his words than Abu Dharr. He resembles Isa (PBUH), son of Mary". (Tirmidhi)
Point to Ponder: Be as Abu Dharr (RA) and Isa (PBUH). Be faithful and truthful.
This article was culled from the publications of Deen Communication Limited