An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
1. god’s people
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continue with the siege, he ordered them to
withdraw. It was then suggested that the Prophet
bring down a curse upon the heads of the
Thaqeef tribe, but the Prophet merely raised both
hands and prayed: “Lord, guide the Thaqeef, and
bring them into the fold of Islam.” The Prophet
was likewise told of the contumacy and disbelief
of the Daus tribe, and again it was suggested that
he should invoke a curse upon them, but the
Prophet’s response was again to pray. “Lord,
guide the Daus,” he begged, “and bring them into
the fold of the faithful.”
A GOOD DEED IS OF NO VALUE IF IT MAKES
ONE PROUD
Ibn Ataullah As-Sikandari wrote in his book,
Al-
Hikam:
“A sin which makes one meek and humble
is better than a good deed which makes one proud
and arrogant.”
OF ALL ACTIONS, THE MOST SUBLIME IS
REMEMBRANCE OF GOD
Abu Darda reports the Prophet as asking his
companions: “Should I not tell you of the action
