Ayat 120. Verily, Ibrahim (Abraham) was an Ummah (a
leader having all the good righteous qualities), or a nation, obedient to
Allah, Hanifa (i.e. to worship none but Allah), and he was not one of
those who were Al-Mushrikûn (polytheists, idolaters, disbelievers in the
Oneness of Allah, and those who joined partners with Allah).
Ayat 121. (He was) thankful for His (Allah's) Graces. He
(Allah) chose him (as an intimate friend) and guided him to a Straight Path
(Islamic Monotheism, neither Judaism nor Christianity ).
Hazrat Sahl bin Saad
As-Saidi (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man came to the Messenger
of Allah [SAWW](PBUH) and said, "O Messenger of
Allah, guide me to such an action which, if I do Allah will love me and the
people will also love me.'' He the Messenger of Allah [SAWW](PBUH) said, "Have no desire for
this world, Allah will love you; and have no desire for what people possess,
and the people will love you.'' [Ibn
Majah Hadith # 4102]
Lesson : as
mentioned above in Surah An-Nahl Ayat 121. "(He was) thankful for His (Allah's)
Graces. He (Allah) chose him (as an intimate friend) and guided him to a
Straight Path"."Zuhd'' (ascetism)
does not mean renunciation of the world and obligations of life. What it really
means is that one should be contented with what he possess and rid himself of
greed. Islam neither permits renunciation of the world nor does it condemn
genuine struggle to acquire wealth and riches. Therefore, involvement in
worldly affairs and struggle for lawful means of livelihood are not against
Zuhd. A person who is contented with the lawful means of income is a
distinguished person as all his activities are exalted to the level of worship.
Similarly, unconcern with the wealth and riches of others and ignoring them is
a part of Zuhd and contentment. One additional advantage of it is that such a
person wins the love and respect of the people because he who begs people,
rather than Allah, has to suffer disgrace and is disliked by the people. The
case of begging from Allah is just the opposite. The more a person begs Him,
the more pleased He will be with him. In fact, He is displeased if someone does
not beg Him. This has been exquisitely stated in an Arabic verse, the meaning
of which is: "Do not stretch your hands before anyone for your needs, but
beg from Him (Allah) whose door is always open". "If a person does
not beg Him (Allah), He is displeased, while if one begs someone He becomes
furious".
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