An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
2. What is Faith?
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weighed, and reckon with yourselves before you
are reckoned with; for today’s reckoning will be
easier than tomorrow’s. And prepare yourselves for
the great appearance (of Judgement Day).”
(HILYAT AL-AULIYA)
LEARNING FROM EVERYTHING THAT
HAPPENS
A cart pulled by two oxen, drove past Abu Darda.
He watched as one of the oxen carried on pulling
while the other stopped. “There is a lesson even in
this,” said Abu Darda. “The one that stopped was
whipped, while the other was left alone.”
(SAFAWAT AL-SAFAWAH)
MEDITATION THE GREATEST OF ACTIVITIES
Abdullah ibn Utbah once asked Darda’s mother
how her husband had spent most of his time. “In
meditation, and learning a lesson from everything
that happened,” she replied.
(HILYAT AL-AULIYA)
