BismAllah - hir - Rahman - nir - Rahim |
Enes Ibn Malik reports that a Bedouin came to the Messenger of Allah and greeted him in the mosque. The Messenger of Allah asked him where did he come from. The Bedouin said: "I came from far seeking answers to some questions". Our master told him to ask his questions" |
I wish to be an intelligent man, what should I do? |
Holy Prophet Replied, "Fear Allah" |
I wish to be a loyal servant to Allah and do what He wants me to do? |
Holy Prophet Replied, "Read the Qur'an." |
I wish to be enlightened and have peace of heart? |
Holy Prophet Replied, "Remember Death" |
I wish to be protected against enemies? |
Holy Prophet Replied, "Trust in Allah" |
I wish to follow the Straight Path? |
Holy Prophet Replied, "Do good to others for Allah's sake" |
What should I do so that Allah does not abase me? |
Holy Prophet Replied, "Do not respond to the desires of your flesh" |
I wish to have a long life? |
Holy Prophet Replied, "Praise and thank Allah |
I wish for prosperity? |
Holy Prophet Replied, "Be in a state of ablution at all times" |
How can I save myself from the hellfire? |
Holy Prophet Replied, "Protect your eyes and your tongue and |
your hands and what is below your waistline against evil". |
How can I cleanse myself from my sins? |
Holy Prophet Replied, ";Shed tears for what you have |
done and repent by undoing what you have done wrong". |
I wish to be a respectable person? |
Holy Prophet Replied, "Then, don't ask for anything from anybody" |
I wish to be honorable? |
Holy Prophet Replied, "Then don't divulge the wrong doings of anybody" |
What should I do to protect myself from the tortures of the grave? |
Holy Prophet Replied,"Recite the Surah Mulk" |
What should one do to be rich? |
Holy Prophet Replied, "Read the Surah Muzammil" |
How should I calm my fear of the day of last judgment? |
Holy Prophet Replied,"Remember Allah before you eat anything and before you sleep". |
What should I do to feel the presence of Allah when I make my prayers? |
Holy Prophet Replied,"Give the utmost care in taking your ablutions and in being clean and pure". |