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5310 In the external world, what people may consider misfortune or good fortune may both turn out to be illusory,-in
Kipling's words, "both imposters just the same". The righteous man does not grumble if some one else has
possessions, nor exult if he has them. He does not covet and he does not boast. If he has any advantages, he shares
them with other people, as he considers them not due to his own merits, but as gifts of Allah. (57.23)
Al-Tirmidhi Hadith
Hadith 1582 Narrated by
Wathilah ibn al-Asqa'
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Do not exult over the misfortune of a brother for Allah might have mercy on him and
involve you in misfortune..
Transmitted by Tirmidhi.
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FACE: ( OF ALLAH )
2: 272 - It is not required of thee (O Apostles) to set them on the right path but Allah sets on the
right path whom He pleaseth. Whatever of good ye give benefits your own souls and ye shall
only do so seeking the "Face" of Allah. Whatever good ye give, shall be rendered back to you
and ye shall not be dealt with unjustly. 320321
320 In connection with charity this means that we must relieve those really in need, whether they are good or bad, on the
right path or not, Muslims or otherwise. It is not for us to judge in these matters. God will give light according to His
wisdom. Incidentally it adds a further meaning to the command, "Let there be no compulsion in religion" (ii 256). For
compulsion may not only be by force, but by economic necessity. In matters of religion we must not even compel by a
bribe of charity. The chief motive in charity should be God's pleasure and our own spiritual good. This was
addressed in the first instance to Mustafa in Medina, but it is of universal application. (2.272)
321 See note to ii 112. Wajh means literally: face, countenance; hence, favour, glory, Self,
Presence. (2.272)
6:52 - Send not away those who call on their Lord morning and evening seeking His Face. Naught
have they to gain from thee and naught hast thou to gain from them that thou shouldst turn
them away and thus be (one) of the unjust. 870871
870 Face: wajh: see ii. 112 and n. 114. "Face" is used for God's Grace or presence, the highest aim of spiritual aspiration.
(6.52)
871 Some of the rich and influential Quraish thought it beneath their dignity to listen to Muhammad's teaching in company
with the lowly disciples, who were gathered round him. But he refused to send away these lowly disciples, who were
sincere seekers after God. From a worldly point of view they had nothing to gain from Muhammad as he was himself
poor and he had nothing to gain from them as they had no influence. But that was no reason for turning them away;
indeed their true sincerity entitled them to precedence over wordly men in the kingdom of God, whose justice was
vindicated in Muhammad's daily life in this as in other things. If their sincerity was in any way doubtful, it involved no
reponsibility for the Preacher. (6.52)
18:28 - And keep thy soul content with those who call on their Lord morning and evening seeking
his Face; and let not thine eyes pass beyond them seeking the pomp and glitter of this Life;
nor obey any whose heart We have permitted to neglect the remembrance of Us one who
follows his own desires whose case has gone beyond all bounds. 23692370
2369 Cf. vi. 52 and n. 870. The true servants of Allah are those whose hearts are turned to Him morning, noon, and night,
and who seek not worldly gain, but Allah's Grace, Allah's own Self, His Presence and nearness. Even if they are poor
in this world's goods, their society gives far more inward and spiritual satisfaction than worldly grandeur or worldly
attractions. (18.28)
2370 For those who stray from Allah's path, Allah's Grace is ever anxious: it seeks to reclaim them and bring them back to
the path. If such a one resists, and follows his own lusts, a point is reached when his case becomes hopeless. Allah's
Grace does not then reach him, and he is abandoned to his pride and insolence. Beware of following the example or
advice of such a one or seeking his society, or hankering after his wretched idols. (18.28)
28:88 - And call not besides Allah on another god. There is no god but He. Everything (that exists)
will perish except His own Face. To him belongs the Command and to him will ye (all) be
brought back. 3421
3421 This sums up the lesson of the whole Sura. The only Eternal Reality is Allah. The whole phenomenal world is subject
to flux and change and will pass away, but He will endure for ever. (28.88)
55:27- But will abide (forever) the Face of thy Lord full of Majesty Bounty and Honor. 51895190
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