Do you desire to become honoured and be a Friend of God ?

The counselling of the Prophet Muhammed, peace Be Upon Him

Allaamah Jalaluddeen Suyooti, may Allah have mercy on Him, has recorded a narration from Kanzul Ummal that once a person came into the blessed company of the prophet peace be upon Him. He asked the prophet several questions regarding some important matters. The prophet peace be upon Him, after praising Allah Ta’ala answered his questions. The questions and answers are as follows:-

The person:
I wish to become honoured.

Prophet Muhammed, Peace be upon Him:
Do not complain to people in times of difficulty and calamities, you will be honoured.

The person:
I desire abundance of sustenance.

Prophet Muhammed, Peace be upon Him:
Remain constantly in the state of purity and there will be blessings in your sustenance.

The person:
I wish to become the friend of Allah Ta’ala and His prophet.

Prophet Muhammed, Peace be upon Him:
Like that which Allah Ta’ala and His prophet like and dislike that which Allah Ta’ala and His prophet dislike.

The person:
I desire protection from the anger of Allah Ta’ala.

Prophet Muhammed, Peace be upon Him:
Do not become angry upon anyone without any valid Shar’ee reason and you will be saved from the anger of Aah Ta’ala.

The person:
I wish to become a person whos Dua’s (prayers) are accepted in the court of Allah Ta’ala.

Prophet Muhammed, Peace be upon Him:
Abstain form Haraam (unlawful) things and Haraam Talk.

The person:
I desire that Allah Ta’ala should not disgrace me in front of everyone on the day of Judgement.

Prophet Muhammed, Peace be upon Him:
Hide the faults of your brother and Allah Ta’ala will cover your faults.

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