An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
15. Divine Succour
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on their way, “for God has given me His
protection.”
(Ibn Kathir,
Tafsir)
WISDOM: GOD’S GREATEST GIFT
Wisdom and learning are lights by which God
guides whom he wills,” said Imam Malik. “They do
not stem from an understanding of many
theological issues.”
(JAMI‘ BAYAN AL-‘ILM
)
THE DANGER OF ACTION WITHOUT
KNOWLEDGE
“One who acts in ignorance will cause more harm
than good,” said Umar ibn Abdul-Aziz.
(JAMI‘ BAYAN AL-‘ILM
)
SEEING THE POSITIVE ASPECT OF
MISFORTUNE
During the wars in Persia, a band of Muslims
visited the Court of the Iranian King, Yazdagird,
only to have scorn heaped upon them by the King.
