An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
17. Calling Mankind To The Truth
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displeased with the way someone had acted or
spoken, he would express his disapproval of people
who act or speak in such a manner, without
indicating which particular individual he meant.
(KITAB ASH-SHIFA)
THE POWER OF THE QUR’AN TO INSPIRE
FAITH
Abdullah ibn Abbas, a great Quranic scholar, was
possessed of an uncanny ability to fathom the
profundities of the Qur’an. One day, he gave an
explanation of the chapter al-Baqarah, which
prompted one of his hearers to exclaim: “If the
pagans of Daylam were to hear this, even they
would believe.”
THE HEREAFTER: ALL-IMPORTANT TO THE
PROPHET, BUT NOT SO TO HIS OPPONENTS
When the Prophet was commanded by God to
commence his public mission he ascended the hill
of Safa and called the people together. “I have been
sent,” said the Prophet, “to warn you of a dreadful
doom.” “May misfortune dog your footsteps the
