An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
3. Worship
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“True,” replied the man, explaining that he owed a
sum of money to someone. “By the one who lies
buried here, I do not have the means to repay it.”
“Shall I speak to them on your behalf?” enquired
Ibn Abbas. “If you would please,” replied the other.
Abdullah ibn Abbas put on his shoes and was on
the point of setting off when his companion said,
“Perhaps you have forgotten that you are in
retreat.” “No, I have not forgotten,” replied Ibn
Abbas,” but I heard the words of the Prophet-that
one who goes out to do his brother a good turn, and
accomplishes it, is better than one who sits in retreat
for ten years.”
(AL-TARGHEEB WA AL-TAHEEEB)
Note:
4.
I’tikaf:
Seeking retirement in a mosque during
the last ten days of the Fast of Ramadan; during
which time the worshipper does not leave the
place, except for emergencies. The time is spent
in reciting the Qur’an, in prayer and in
remembrance of God.
