Hayatus Sahabah - The Lives of the Sahabah - Part 3

480 THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH Wr;"h&> (VOL-3)
Engage abundantly in Allaah's Dhikr because it is the best thing to engage the
tongue with. You must look forward to the promises Allaah has made to the
people of Taqwa because Allaah's promises are the most truthful of all promises.
Follow the guidance of your Nabi because it is the best of all guidance and
adopt his way of life because it is the best of practices to follow. Learn the Book
of Allaah because it is the best of all speeches and develop a deep understanding
of Allaah's Deen because it is the spring of the heart. Treat (physical and spiritual)
illnesses with its light because the Qur'aan is definitely a cure for all that hearts
contain. Recite the Qur'aan beautifully because it is the most beautiful of all
narratives and when it is recited to you, listen attentively and remain silent so
that mercy may be showered on you. When you have been inspired to study the
Qur'aan, practise what you have learnt so that you may receive guidance.
Remember that the practising Aaiim who does not practise his knowledge, he
would be just like the tyrannical ignoramus who cannot be straightened
because of his ignorance. In fact, I feel that the regret is more lasting and the
case stronger against the Aalim who forsakes his knowledge as opposed to the
ignoramus who is confused in his ignorance. Both these persons are astray and
destroyed.
Never entertain doubts because it will plunge you into misgivings and it is such
misgivings that will lead you to kufr. Do not also practice on concessions
because you will then soon become too compromising and as soon as you
compromise on the truth, you will lose plenty. Bear in mind that it is an act of
intelligence that you rely on Allaah but this reliance should not be such that it
leads you to deception. The person who most wishes well for himself will Pe the
most obedient to his Rabb whereas the one who is most deceived - .ill Je most
disobedient to his Rabb. The person who obeys Allaah will remain safe and happy
while the one who disobeys Allaah will remain in fear and have regrets .
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Furthermore, you must also pray to Allaah for conviction and always sho-vv Him
your desire for well-being. In fact, conviction is the best of &l.&k.ngs that remain
entrenched within the heart. The best of all matters are those that are the most
resolute while the worst of them are those that have been fabricated. Remember
that every fabricated matter is a Bid'ah and every person who fabricates is
engaging in Bid'ah. Such a person will be destroying (the Deen) because
whenever he fabricates a Bid'ah, he is forsaking a Sunnah.
Those truly at a loss are those whose Deen is at a loss and who have put their
own souls at the losing end (by disobeying Allaah). Verily ostentation is a part of
Shirk, while sincerity is a part of good deeds and Imaan Gatherings of futility
make one forget the Qur'aan, are attended by Shaytaan and invite people to
misguidance. Remaining in the company of (non-Mahram) women causes the
heart to stray and captivates the eyes because women are indeed the traps of
Shaytaan.
Be true to Allaah because Allaah is with those who are true and abstain from
lying because lying is the antithesis of Imaan. Always bear in mind that the truth