RECOGNIZING ONESELF

Recognizing Oneself ~ 212 ~ said “Amen” to that, and prayed as Abu Huraira had requested. Abu Huraira’s exceptional memory was both a result of the Prophet’s prayer for him, and also of his own eagerness to serve Islam in the way most suited to his talents and temperament. Under the protective wing of such prayers, he devoted himself heart and soul to the area to which he was assigned. Spending as much time as he could in the company of the Prophet, he listened attentively to what was said, memorizing it and— when the need arose—writing it down. By recognizing where his own talents lay, and in doing all he could to develop them, he has taken his place in Islamic history as the greatest original relator of the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad. Every person has a responsibility to first recognize himself—to see where his own talents lie and do all he can to channel them in a positive direction. By doing this one is benefiting, not only oneself, but even more the cause to which one is committed.