Pearls of Wisdom by Dhun-Noorayn Sayyiduna Uthman Ibn Affan Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu

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From: Noori <irfan.edhi@ymail.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 10:22:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [_] Pearls of Wisdom by Dhun-Noorayn Sayyiduna Uthman Ibn
Affan Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu
To: Yaadein_Meri@yahoogroups.com

..:: Gems of Wisdom::..

— by —
Ameer al-Mu'mineen Sayyiduna
Uthman al-Ghani Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu


* Astonishing is he who finds death a reality, yet continues to laugh.
* Astonishing is he who knows this World will soon perish yet keeps
close association with it.
* Astonishing is he who knows about fate yet mourns the loss of a thing.
* The slip of the tongue is more dangerous than the slip of the feet.
* If the eyes are bright and shining daily then it is a Day of Resurrection.
* To stop sinning is easier than to seek forgiveness.
* Make a purpose for life, then utilize all your strength to achieve
it, you would definitely be successful.
* I am astonished with that person who recognizes this World as
perishable and understands all about fate yet mourns the loss of
things. I am astonished with that person who believes in Rewards,
Punishment of Hell and Paradise, yet he still commits sins. I am
astonished at that person who knows that Allah exists yet remembers
others and seeks there assistance.
* A family man's actions are presented together with that of a
Mujahid (Muslim soldier) in the court of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala.
* I am astonished with him who regards the reality of the existence of
Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala yet remembers others and asks for there
assistance.
* I am astonished by that person who believes in Hell yet continues to sin.
* I am astonished at that person who brings Faith in Paradise yet
associates himself to the pleasures of this World.
* I am astonished at that person who regards Iblees (Satan) as his
enemy yet continues to follow him.
* Squandered is that 'Aalim (Learned man) to whom a person cannot
ask a question.
He is likened to that weapon which is not put to use - that wealth
which is not utilized in good work - that knowledge without
application - that Mosque which Salaah is not read - that Salaah that
is not performed in a Mosque - that good advise which is not
accepted - that book which is not read - that worshiper who keeps in
his heart
the pleasures of the World and that long life which had not stocked
on provisions for the Hereafter.
* At times, to forgive or pardon a criminal makes the criminal more dangerous.
* O Mankind! Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala has created you so that you
may please him, yet you choose to please others.
* 9/10 of the shares belonging to Peace and Safety are in isolating oneself
from the people and the remaining one share lies in meeting with the
people.
* A person in times of difficulty acts upon his own devices thus
depriving himself of the help of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala. He turns
himself away from Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala, therefore Allah
SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala turns His Attention of Divine Grace from him
too.
* Isolation is most beloved to the beloved of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala.
* Excessive politeness is a sign of Malice.
* Do not rely on anyone except Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala and do not
fear anything except your sins.
* In whichever manner a person recognizes the World, so too, did his
inclination occur towards it.
* I have found the sweetness of worship in four things:
(1) Performing the obligatory acts of worship enjoined by Allah.
(2) Avoiding the things forbidden by Allah.
(3) Enjoining that which is good, seeking the reward of Allah.
(4) Forbidding that which is evil, fearing the wrath of Allah.
* To knowingly partake of the pleasure offered by this material World
is to reduce the remaining rewards and good deeds.
* Test the worldly people in any matter you wish to and you would
find them to be no less than snakes and scorpions.
* The existence of good things and wealth in abundance is also a
medical complaint. (meaning unhealthy)
* Knowledge combined with action is profitable and action without
knowledge does not benefit anything.
* Do not place your burdens on anyone, although it is few or many.
* A pious and practicing Muslim Jurist (Faqeeh) is Superior than
thousand worshipers.
* "World" is that work which does not serve the purpose of acquiring
the Hereafter.
* Silence is the best treatment for anger.
* To carry the burden of others concludes the respect of a worshiper.
* This World has been created a temporary abode by the Almighty Allah
SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala, and placed in trust to the travellers of the
Hereafter. Take only those provisions which are beneficial and do not
lust after that which you are going to leave behind.
* The slippery tongue is much more dangerous than the slippery feet.
* The one dirham charity of a poor person is better than 10,000
dirham charity given by the rich.
* If you are prepared to commit a sin, then search for a place where
Almighty Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala does not exist.
* O People! If you do not want to worship the one true Lord, then do
not utilize that which He has created. It is better that the World
regard you as a criminal in relations to Almighty Allah SubHanuhu wa
Ta'ala
thereby regarding you as a hypocrite.
* To see the learned ('Aalim) and pious keeping the company of the
rich and wealthy is a testimony of hypocrisy.
* Do not trade or deal with an oppressor or his associates.
* To cry in Paradise is surprising, yet more astonishing is to laugh
in the World.
* When you have no rights on the perfume, you should close your noses
to it, for even its scent is forbidden to you.
* Save oneself for praising the corrupt wealthy, for the praise of an
oppressor reveals the Wrath of Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala.
* To publicly give charity with an intention to entice people to be
charitable is better than giving charity secretly.
* To think that Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala Almighty is present with
you at every given moment is the most excellent form of Faith.
* A Polite person who wishes for anything in this World or in the
Hereafter will definitely get his wishes granted.
* The believer has five types of fear:
(1) Allah may take his faith away from him
(2) The recording angels may write down something that may expose him
on the Day of Resurrection.
(3) Shaytan may cause his deeds to become invalid.
(4) The Angel of Death may come to him without warning
(5) The world may tempt him and distract him from the Hereafter.
* Those that deal with Almighty Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala with
sincerity and honesty hate to deal in any other affairs without
sincerity and
honesty.
* A beast of burden recognizes his master yet people do not recognise
their Master (Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala).
* Once in the reign (Khilafat) of Sayyidun 'Uthman Radi Allahu Ta'ala
Anho, there was a great drought. People began to sell their valuables
and
possessions cheaply to supplement their necessities. Sayyiduna 'Uthman
Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho was informed that a certain orchard was
being sold at a very cheap price and he should buy it. So he decided
to buy it. On his way to purchase the orchard, he came across many
people who were poverty stricken, starving and distressed. On seeing
the
condition of these people, he became very perturbed and unhappy. He
distributed the entire money he had with him amongst the people. When
he returned to his home, he was asked if he had purchased the
orchard. He answered, "Yes! I have bought an orchard in Paradise for
you all."
* All good deeds are associated with Modesty and all bad deeds are
with Immodesty.
* Backbiting and malice causes injury to three people. Firstly to oneself,
secondly towards whom it is directed to and thirdly to the person who
is listening.
* To desire the administration of justice, is Paradise of the World.
* Whosoever repairs his own shoes, visits an ailing servant, washes his own
clothes and also patches it, then that person is free from pride and
boastfulness.
* People are spies of your vices.
* The sword wounds the body while insults hurt the soul.
* A person does not become a Faithful servant, until and unless he
distances himself from sin and those that praise and respect him
(because of his status) become his equal.
* The best sanctity for a Muslim male is, when he guards his tongue,
his sexual organ and his gaze.
* Amongst the sinners, the gravest is he who finds the time, to
discuss the faults of others.
* The disgrace and disrespect shown to a Muslim is due to him
straying from his religion and is not due to lack of gold (wealth).
* For a needy and poor person to come to you, is a gift to you from
Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala.
* The skin of a beloved or favorite person becomes soft just like his
heart. His dedication is prominent. The softness of his skin and
heart is noticeable and he finds peace only in the Remembrance of
his
Creator.
* To find a person steadfast on Truth are far and few, but many are
those with status, dignity and high moral values.
* No matter how destitute a person is, he should never feel subjugated.
* When a person's tongue becomes quiet and friendly then his heart
becomes pious and clean.
* If I sleep at night and awake in the morning repentful, then I find
this better in comparison to staying awake the whole night and rising
up
in confusion.
* To do the most disliked of occupations is better than begging.
* Sin in any manner would at some time, make ones heart restless.
* Remember your kafan (shroud for covering the dead) instead of beautiful
clothes, remember the grave instead of the luxuries of lavish
mansions and remember all that delicious foods you feast on shall
one day make you a delicious feast for the worms.
* Ten things are the greatest waste of time:
(1) A scholar whom no one asks about
(2) Knowledge that is not acted upon
(3) Sound advice that is not accepted
(4) A weapon that is not used
(5) A Masjid that is not prayed in
(6) A Mushaf that is not read from
(7) Wealth from which nothing is spend in charity
(8) A horse that is not ridden
(9) knowledge of asceticism in the heart of one who is seeking worldly gain
(10) A long life in which no preparation is made fot the journey (into
the Hereafter)
* Had our hearts been pure, we would never tire with the Dhikr of Allah.
* What prevents me from narrating Ahadith from the Messenger of
Allaah (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) is not the fact that I was not
one of those Sahabah with the best
memories. What prevents me is that I can testify that I heard Messenger
of Allah (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam) say, 'Whoever attributes
anything to me that I never stated should prepare for his abode in
Jahannam.
* Verily the greatest of all the intelligent people is the one who
controls his Nafs and acts for his life after death.
* Take note of the fact that I am a follower (of the religion) and
not an innovator.
* This world implied vanities, so let not the world mislead you, and
let no deceiver seduce you.
* Fear Allah, for, fear of Him is shield against His wrath and a
means to Him. Beware of choosing others than Allaah. Stick to the main
body all
together and become not parties. 'And remember the favor of Allah upon
you - when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you
became, by His favor, brothers.
* I trust in the One Who created and completed His creation.
* By Allah, I never hurt anyone or longed for anything. And, I never
let a Friday pass without freeing a slave.
* The wise speaks few but comprehensive words.
* Know! The world surrounds you with deception.
* Whoever seeks the pleasure of Allah, let him be of good cheer, but
whoever seeks worldly gain will be a loser.
* No one conceals something in his heart, but Allah causes it to be
seen on his face or in a slip of the tongue.
* No one does a good deed but Allah will make it show on him.
* Everything has something to undermine it, and every blessing has
something to
diminish it. The thing that undermines this religion and diminishes
this blessing is those who criticize a great deal and those who stab
in the
back; they show you what you want to see and they conceal that which
you dislike.
* It is sufficient for you that the one who envies you is distressed
at the time of your joy.
* The people have spread all over and become inclined towards evil,
with three types of motives for that:
(1) Love of this world
(2) Whims and desires
(3) Hatred and grudges
* Son of Adam! Know that the angel of death who has been assigned to you has
not ceased to pass you and move on to others, ever since you have been
in this world. But it is as if he is about to pass someone else and
move on to target you, so be careful and prepare for him (by
correcting your deeds). And do not forget him, for he does not forget
you. And know o
son of Adam, if you are heedless about yourself and do not prepare, no
one else will prepare for you. You must meet Allah the Mighty and
Majestic, so take for yourself and do not leave it to someone else.
Peace be on you.
* It is a matter of wonder that man believes in death, and yet laughs.
* I would not like a day to come when I do not look in the covenant of Allah.
* Three worldly things have been made dear to me: Feeding the hungry,
clothing the naked and reading Qur'an.
* There are four things which are outwardly virtues, but in reality are
obligation: mixing with righteous people is a virtue, and following
their example is a duty; reading Qur'an is a virtue and acting upon it
is a duty; visiting the graves is a virtue and preparing for death is a
duty; and visiting the sick person is a virtue and asking him to make a
will is a duty.
* Allah has given you these worldly conveniences so that you may seek
reward in the hereafter; He has not given them to you so that you may
be content
with them. This world will fade, but the hereafter will abide forever,
so you should not be tempted by these temporary conveniences or let
them distract you from that which is eternal. Fear Allah, adhere to
the main body and do not divide into groups and factions.
* Concern with this world is darkness in the heart, but concern with
the Hereafter is light in the heart.
* I ask Allah for forgiveness if I have done wrong, and I have
already forgiven if I have been wronged by other.
* If our heart were truly pure, we would never have our fill of the
words of our lord.
* I had no interest in songs, I never committed any immortal deed, and my
right hand never touched my private part since I swore allegiance to
the messenger of Allah (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam). I did not drink
alcohol during Jahiliyyah or in Islam, and I did not commit Zina
during the Jahiliyyah or in Islam.

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Benediction be upon the ascetic of Mosque of Ahmad
Countless salutations be upon the wealth of army of poverty
Countless salutations be upon the bride groom of two lights of chastity
who was indeed the excellent chain of the scattered pearls of the Holy Qur'an


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