Pearls of Wisdom

[Enlightened~Sista]

Riches are not from an abundance of worldly goods, but from a contented mind.


Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him

[Enlightened~Sista]

A man asked Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him what was the mark whereby he might know the reality of his faith. Muhammad said, "If thou derive pleasure from the good which thou hast performed and thou be grieved for the evil which thou hast committed, thou art a true believer." The man said. "In what doth a fault really consist?" Muhammad said, "when action pricketh thy conscience, forsake it."

[surrender]

thanks/jazakalaa ES.

[Enlightened~Sista]

It is not a sixth or a tenth of a man's devotion which is acceptable to God, but only such portions thereof as he offers with understanding and true devotional spirit.


Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him

[Enlightened~Sista]

I am no more than man; when I order you anything respecting religion, receive it; and when I order you anything about the affairs of the world, then I am nothing more than man.

Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him

[Enlightened~Sista]

Convey to other persons none of my words, except those ye know of a surety.

Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him

[Enlightened~Sista]

It was said to the Rasul, "O Messenger of God! Curse the infidels." Muhammad said, "I am not sent for this; nor was I sent but as mercy to mankind."

[Enlightened~Sista]

O Lord! I make my complaint unto thee, of my feebleness, the vanity of my efforts. I am insignificant in the sight of men, O Thou Most Merciful! Lord of the weak! Thou aret my Lord! Forsake me not. Leave me not a prey to strangers, nor to mine enemies. If Thou art not displeased, I am safe. I seek refuge in the light of Thy countenance, by which all darkness is dispelled, and peace cometh in the Here and Hereafter. Solve Thou my difficulties as it pleaseth Thee. There is no power, no strength, save in Thee.

[Enlightened~Sista]

Muhammad used to say after making the profession of faith, "O Lord I supplicate Thee for firmness in faith, and inclination towards the straight path, and for Thine aid in being grateful to Thee, and in adoring Thee in every good way; and I supplicate Thee for an innocent heart which shall not incline to wickednes and for a true tongue. I supplicate Thee to guide me to all which Thou knowest to be virtuous and to preserve me from al which Thou knowest to be vicious. I supplicate Thee to forgive me my faults for Thou knowest them all.

[Enlightened~Sista]

A tribe must desist from boasting of their forefathers; if they will not leave off boasting, verily they will be more abominable near God, than a black beetle which rolleth forward filth by its nose; and verily God has removed from you pride and arrogance. There is no man but either a righteous Mumin or a sinner; mankind are all sons of Adam, and he was from earth.

Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him

[Enlightened~Sista]

Do you know what saps the foundations of Islam and ruins it? The errors of the learned destroy it, and the disputations of the hypocrite, and the orders of kings who have lost the road.


Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him

[Enlightened~Sista]

Kindness is a mark of faith: and whoever hath not kindness hath not faith.

Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him

[Enlightened~Sista]

Who is the most favored of God? He from whom the greatest good cometh to His creatures.

Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him

[Enlightened~Sista]

What actions are most excellent? To gladden the heart of a human being, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful, and to remove the wrongs of the injured.

Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him

[Enlightened~Sista]

God hath not created anything better than Reason, or anything more perfect, or more beautiful than Reason; the benefits which God giveth are on its account; and understanding is by it, and God's wrath is caused by disregard of it.

Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him