“Non-Muslims may find it a
useful introduction to both Islamic faith and practice. Throughout these
sayings, the focus is on illustrating the Prophets(pbuh) guidelines for leading
life as individuals and communities. Some of his teachings are inevitably
specific to the Muslim community, such as those that deal with the articles of
Islamic faith and the Hereafter. Strikingly enough, most of his teachings are
marked by a broad, general outlook, asking Muslims to lead their lives as part
of a wider community of men and women, whom, irrespective of their faith, are
all servants and creatures of the One True God. Equally valid and relevant is
the Prophet’s wisdom for non-Muslims as well. Any reader who is not of the Islamic faith
will be struck by the Prophet’s (pbuh) universal message and his sincere,
genuine concern for the welfare and happiness of humanity at large.”
--Abdur Raheem Kidwai
July 2009
Prophet’s (pbuh) selected
sayings:
· “ God! Purify my heart of hypocrisy, my actions of
pretence, my tongue of lies, and my eyes of deception. For You know well the
deception of the eye and all that is concealed in the heart.”
· “Avoid suspicion , for suspicion is often baseless. Do
not spy on each other. Do not probe into the affairs of others. Nor indulge in
worldliness or jealousy. Do not bear the grudges against each other. Nor betray
anyone. Rather lead your lives as servants of God and live as brothers.”
· “In both your private and public life you should
always fear God. Piety should inform your conduct. Your good deeds will help in
getting your sins forgiven. Treat people well.”
· “Anyone who has these three traits is definitely a
hypocrite: 1. He tells a lie whenever he says something: 2. He does not keep
his word whenever he makes a promise; and 3. He cheats when a trust is placed
in his care.”
· “Follow the middle path. Taking up what is beyond your
capacity will only bring shame upon you.”
· “Faith in God guides humanity to give up all that is
vain and trivial.”
· “Anyone who curses others is cursed himself.”
· “Wealth does not consist in abundant provision and
plenty of goods. A truly rich person is content, enjoying peace of mind.”
· “Do not treat any good deed lightly. It is part of
good manners to receive your brother or friend warmly. The same holds true for
doing them a favor, no matter how small it may be.”
· “Fear the appearance of such eloquent orators in your
midst whose speech will be marked by profundity and high morals yet their deeds
will reek of evil and wickedness.”
· “Do not be like those who are good only to those who
are kind to them. Do not wrong him who wrongs you. You should be kind even to
those hostile towards you. You should not follow them in their wrongdoing.”
· “Charity does not decrease one’s wealth. Nor does
humility lower ones prestige. If one acts humbly for God’s sake, then God will
certainly raise one’s rank.”
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