Fearing God in one’s dealings with men
Al-Risala (English), April 1985, p. 24
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is named as the default author of the periodical; a piece that carries another writer’s byline is credited to that writer.
Fearing God in one’s dealings with men
1985 4 April 24 Fearing God in one’s dealings with men (77) The Prophet once saw Abu Masood Ansari beating his slave. “Be in no doubt, Abu Masood,” he said, “God has more power over you than you have over this slave.” Abu Masood was filled with trepidation when he heard the Prophet’s words. “Messenger of God,” he said, “I am freeing this slave for the sake of God.” “If you had not acted thus,” the Prophet told him, “the fire of hell would have enveloped you” (Abu Dawood).
God will deal with men on the Day of Resurrection as they have dealt with others in the world
1985 4 April 24 God will deal with men on the Day of Resurrection as they have dealt with others in the world (25) The Prophet said: “Whoever protects the honour of his fellow-man will be protected by God from the fire of hell on the Day of Resurrection.
Meeting in good grace and speaking gently
1985 4 April 24 Meeting in good grace and speaking gently (21) Ibn Umar said that righteousness was something easy. It consisted of maintaining a gracious expression, and being gentle in one’s speech.
The Prophet and His Companions
1985 4 April 24 The Prophet and His Companions (110)
Remaining united and not initiating hostilities
In the year 10AH the Prophet sent Khalid Ibn Walid to the Yemen. Khalid preached Islam there and soon the tribe of Banu Harith Ibn Ka’ab accepted Islam and returned with him to Medina. “How was it,” the Prophet asked them, “that you where always victorious in wars you fought before becoming Muslims?” “We never sought to overcome anybody,” they replied. “True,” the Prophet agreed, “but you always came out on top when others fought against you.” “The reason for this,” they explained, “was that we always remained united. We were never divided, nor did we wrongfully initiate hostilities. “True,” the Prophet replied (Seerat Ibn Hisham, Vol II, p. 93).
