Hazrat Abdullah bin
Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that The Messenger of Allah
[SAWW](PBUH) used to say: "Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-`afafa
wal-ghina (O Allah! I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity and
self-sufficiency)".
[Muslim
Book 37, Chapter 17, Hadith #
6566].
Lesson : as
mentioned above in Surah Al-Kahf Ayat 17. "He whom Allah guides,
is rightly guided;" This Hadith contains
four words, the meanings and implications of which constitute its essence. These
words are guidance, piety (fear of Allah), chastity and sufficiency. Guidance
here means guidance at every turn of life and steadfastness on the path of
truth. Fear of Allah is the greatest means of piety and strongest defense
against sins. Chastity is the state of being free from what is unlawful.
Self-sufficiency is the antonym of poverty and here it means the
self-contentment. What it implies is that one should not care for what people
possess. In view of all these qualities, the prayer of the Prophet
[SAWW](PBUH) mentioned in this Hadith is very comprehensive and valuable.
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