Saturday, December 26, 2009

A man with his garden

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم

I pray that you are well.

From Surah Al-Kahf--A man with his garden

"and he went into his garden while in a state and disbelief unjust to himself. He said: I think not that this will perish." The believing man said: "It was better for you to say, when you entered your garden: 'That which Allah wills will come to pass! There is no power but with Allah!' If you see me less than you in wealth and children."

This disbelieving man was arrogant and Allah sent a sweeping mighty rain destroying his plantations and trees.

"Wealth and children are the adornment of the present world; but the abiding things, the deeds of righteousness, are better with God in reward, and better in hope." The good righteous deeds are meant to be the five compulsory daily prayers, remembrance of Allah with glorification, praises and thanks, or that they are the righteous deeds or the good and nice talk.

The Prophet, Allah bless him and grant him peace, said: Never has Allah granted a slave with a bliss, be it in his family or wealth or children and said, 'That which Allah wills will come to pass! There is no power but with Allah!' ما شا ءالله لا قوة إلا بالله but nothing of suffering would strike him in regard with them except for death.

May our Lord guide us to excellence in worship till we meet Him. Ameen.

And Allah knows best.
Wassalaam

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