Gems of Wisdom of Dhun-Noorain Amirul Mu'minin Uthman ibn Affan

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate

Assalaamu alaykum

Dear Friends

I pray that you are well.

I find it strange that he finds death a reality, yet he doesn't take it seriously.

I find it strange that he knows this World is transient, yet he loves it.

I find it strange that he who knows about fate (destiny of Allah), yet feels aggrieved when something happens.

I find it strange that he believes in Allah's Oneness, yet he seeks assistance of others.

Do not rely on anyone except Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala and do not fear anything except your sins.

I find it strange he believes in Hell yet he continues to commit sin.

If you are prepared to commit a sin, then search for a place where Almighty Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala does not exist.

Sin in any manner would at some time make ones heart restless.

Amongst the sinners, the gravest is he who finds the time to discuss the faults of others.

I find it strange he is aware of Paradise, yet he engages in the worldly pleasures.

To knowingly partake of the pleasure offered by this material World is to reduce the remaining rewards and good deeds.

All good deeds are associated with modesty and all bad deeds are with immodesty.

To desire the administration of justice is Paradise of the World.

To cry in Paradise is surprising, yet more astonishing is to laugh in the World.

I find it strange that he regards the Shaytan as his enemy, yet he continues to follow him.

I find it strange that he knows the record will be rendered on the Day of Resurrection, yet he hoards wealth.

Remember your kafan (shroud for covering the dead) instead of beautiful clothes, remember the grave instead of the luxuries of lavish mansions and remember all that delicious foods you feast on shall one day make you a delicious feast for the worms.

by Dhun-Noorain Amirul Mu'minin Sayyiduna Uthman ibn Affan, may Allah be pleased with him

And Allah knows best.
Wassalaam