Lodge God in one’s heart that is the best of states
Al-Risala (English), September 1989, 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.
Lodge God in one’s heart that is the best of states
1989 9 September 24 Lodge God in one’s heart: that is the best of states (52) When Abu Darda was told that Abu Saad ibn Munabbih had freed a hundred slaves, his comment was: “Certainly, this is a great act. But let me tell you of one that is even greater: faith which encompasses night and day, and, on one’s tongue, the constant remembrance of God.”
(Hilyat al-Auliya)
Remembering God is a constant state of prayer.
1989 9 September 24 Remembering God is a constant state of prayer. (40) Abdullah ibn Masud once observed that a man of knowledge was always at his prayers. His listeners asked him to explain this. “Thoughts of God are always in his heart and on his tongue,” said Ibn Masud.
(Jami Bayan al-Ilm)
