An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
5. Piety
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moment he saw them, he recited the fourteenth
verse of the Chapter AI-Imran: “Men are tempted
by the love of women and offspring, of hoarded
treasures of gold and silver, of splendid horses,
cattle and plantations. These are the comforts of this
life, but far better is the return to God.” “We cannot
help but rejoice in something that has been made
tempting to us. Lord, may we spend it aright;
protect us from its evil.” Just then, one of Umar’s
own sons, Abdul Rahman, came along and asked
his father for a ring. “Go to your mother. She will
feed you barley soup.” It was thus that Umar gave
him nothing.
(AHMAD,
MUSNAD)
SELF-APPRAISAL FIRST AND FOREMOST
A certain individual asked Abdullah ibn Masud for
some advice. “You should stay at home, hold your
tongue and remember your faults,” was the advice
he gave him.
(HILYAT AL-AULIYA)
