Knowing the world, but not the Hereafter
Al-Risala (English), May-June 1997, p. 5
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.
Knowing the world, but not the Hereafter
1997 5-6 May-June 5 Knowing the world, but not the Hereafter (22) Abu Darda asked certain individuals, “How is it that I behold you full of food, but starved of knowledge?”
(Jami’ Bayan al-Ilm)
Of all actions, the most sublime is remembrance of God
1997 5-6 May-June 5 Of all actions, the most sublime is remembrance of God (87) Abu Darda reports the Prophet as asking his companions:
“Should I not tell you of the action that is best and most pure in the presence of your Lord; the action which will raise you up in the sight of God, and is better for you than great expenditure of gold and silver; better too than that you should meet your enemies in battle, striking their necks and they striking yours?” “Do tell us,” the Companions replied, “It is remembrance of God,” said the Prophet.
(Al-Tirmidhi, Shama’il)
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