Tuesday, July 12, 2011

There are Six Things...

Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Rahim

 

Indeed all praise is for Allaah.  He is alone and without any partner. May His peace and blessings be upon His Noble and Beloved Prophet, his family and his companions, ameen.

To Proceed:
As Salaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullaah,
 
The following is taken from the book:

Az Zuhd- Renouncing Worldy Pleasures for Gaining Allah's Closeness by
Ibn Qayyim Al Jawzeeyah.

"There are six things that if a slave possesses them, he deserves the
title Zuhd:

First: Moderation in one's spending of wealth

Second: lack of desire for leadership

Third: Moderation in one's appearance

Fourth: Not engaging too much with the people

Fifth: Learning to control one's desires

Sixth: Moderation in things not concerning Allah

Ibn Ja'laal said:

"Zuhd is to know that this life is a temporary one that will pass
away; it should not be magnified in one's heart, nor should much
focus be placed on it. Rather, one should turn away from it; it is
said Zuhd means to refrain from this Dunya without showing off

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