An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
1. god’s people
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water. The Prophet looked towards the Helpers and
greeted them thrice. “Whatever you ask of me
today, I shall certainly give you,” he said. “And
whatever I ask of God on your behalf, He will
surely grant.” At these words, the Helpers
experienced a change of heart. “The greatest thing
we can ask for is the Hereafter,” they thought.
“Why waste such a precious opportunity by asking
for the world?” Then they said to one another, “Let
us take advantage of this opportunity and ask for
forgiveness.” Addressing the Prophet they said,
“Ask the Lord to forgive us.” “Lord, forgive the
Helpers,” was the Prophet’s immediate response.
“Forgive their children: forgive their wives.”
(AHMAD,
MUSNAD)
AVOIDING ANGER
Abu Hurayrah tells of how a man came before the
Prophet and asked him for some advice. “Do not be
angry,” said the Prophet. He asked for further
advice, a second and a third time, and each time the
Prophet repeated the words, “Do not be angry.”
(AL-BUKHARI SAHIH)
