Nobility of Sayyiduna Abu Darda رضی اللہ تعالٰی عنہ - Dawat-e-Islami

Nobility of Sayyidunā Abū Dardā
6. A man came to Sayyidunā Abū Dardā
and said,
‘Teach me something that could benefit me.’ Sayyidunā
Abū Dardā
said, ‘There are two, three, four and
five things that, whoever practises, shall bring him rise in
rank before Allah : Always make your earning from
Ḥalāl and lawful (permissible by Sharī’aĥ) ways, eat it and
also provide Ḥalāl food to your family. Ask Allah to
grant sustenance on daily basis. On every morning, consider
yourself among dead as if you have joined them. Render
your dignity and respect to Allah . If someone calls
you with abusive names or quarrels with you, leave the
issue for Allah and when you commit some sin, ask
forgiveness from Allah . (Ḥilyat-ul-Auliyā, Abī Dardā, pp.
275, vol. 1, Raqm 35, Ḥadīš 704)
7. A perfect person has three signs: (i) Not complaining at
the time of suffering from calamity, (ii) Not telling his
problems to others and (iii) Not indulging in self-praise.
(Az-Zuĥd Imām Aḥmad Bin Ḥanbal, Bāb Zuĥd Abī Dardā, pp. 166,
Ḥadīš 773)
8. This is better that your friend rebukes you than avoiding
you. Who else can be your well-wisher more than your
friend So fulfill what he expects from you and be
compassionate towards him. Never believe any information
related to him from some jealous person. Otherwise, you
will also become jealous to your friend. Then when you
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