An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
5. Piety
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THE JOYS OF A PIOUS HOUSEHOLD
Miqdad, explaining the state of affairs in the
Prophet’s time, told of how, in a single household,
there would be some who accepted Islam and some
who did not. A believer would see his father, his
son or his brother in a state of faithlessness and this
would cause him great distress. With his own heart
having been opened to faith by God, he felt certain
that were his kith and kin to remain in a state of
unbelief, they would be doomed to Hell-fire. It,
therefore, gave no joy to believers to see certain of
their relatives remain unbelievers. It was with
reference to this predicament that the following
verse of the Qur’an was revealed: “Lord give us joy
in our wives and children, and make us an example
to those who fear you.” (25:74)
(HILYAT AL-AULIYA)
THE CALL OF PARADISE
Bashir relates that when the Muslims of Makkah
first emigrated to Madinah, the water of their new
dwelling place did not agree with them. There was
a well, however, known as Beir Rumah, owned by
