An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
1. god’s people
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“Let him be,” said the Prophet, “for, deep down,
he has great love for God and His Prophet.”
(IBN ‘ASAKIR)
EXTENDING UNSTINTED SUPPORT
Abu Bakr called together the Companions and told
them of his intention to send an expedition to Syria.
“God will surely grant the Muslims His succour,”
he told them, “and exalt His word.” In the
consultations that followed, some of the
Companions opposed certain of Abu Bakr’s ideas.
Even so, after brief discussions, all of them-without
a single voice of dissent-urged Abu Bakr to do as he
thought fit. “We shall neither oppose nor blame
you,” they assured him.
(IBN ‘ASAKIR)
IN BETWEEN TWO POSSIBILITIES
The Prophet often used to pray: “O turner of hearts,
keep our hearts firm in faith.” Having heard him
repeat this prayer on many occasions, Prophet’s
wife, Aishah once asked him, “Prophet of God, why
is it that you offer this prayer so often?” The
