English book · An Islamic Treasury of Virtues

What is Faith?

English book, p. 213

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

Avoid functions whose sole purpose is ostentation Invited to a feast, Umar ibn Khattab and Uthman ibn Affan were on their way there, when Umar said to Uthman: “We have accepted this invitation, but I would prefer not to be going.” “Why is that?” asked Uthman. “I am afraid it is all just for show,” said Umar-meaning the invitation they had been given. (AHMAD, MUSNAD)

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