Six Bounties attracting six others
According to a report (khabar) by Prophet
Muhammad's ﷺ
famous companion Abū Hurairah
The
value and significance of this report lies in the fact that
this companion of the Prophet ﷺ
could summarize in six aphorisms the essential points of
Islamic Tradition. Thus, we have here a summary of the desired
Islamic behaviour, which is necessary for every muslim and
muslima.
Abu
Huraira said the following: "Whoever has been blessed
with six (characteristics), will not be deprived of six
others (man
ruziqa sittan, lam yuhram sittan)”:
1. Who has been given the favour of being thankful (al-shukr)
[who can be thankful as a normal state] will not be deprived
of a surplus of favours; according to the quranic Word to
this effect:
And
when your Lord made it known: If you are grateful, I would
certainly give to you more..
Qur'ān 14, 7
2.
Who has been given the favour of patience (al-sabr),
will not be missing his reward [in this life and the next]
according to the quranic Word:
...
only the patient will be paid back their reward in full
without measure.
Qur'ān 39, 10
3.
He who is able to repent (al-taubah), will see his
repentance accepted, according to the quranic Word:
And
He it is Who accepts repentance from His servants ...
Qur'ān 42, 25
4.
He who can ask God for forgiveness (al-istighfār), the divine pardon (al-maghfirah) will not be taken
from him; according to the quranic Word (in which Noah's warnings to his people is mentioned):
...
Ask forgiveness of your Lord, surely He is the most Forgiving
Qur'ān 71, 10
5.
Who has been given spiritual openings to direct his requests
(al-du'ā') (often and extensively) to God,
his prayers will certainly be granted, according to the
quranic Word:
And
your Lord says: Call upon Me, I will answer you..
Qur'ān 40, 60
6.
Who has be given the power to give alms of his propety (al-nafaqah),
their replacement will not be missed, according to the quranic
Word:
...
and whatever thing you spend, He exceeds it in reward, and
He is the best of Providers.
Qur'ān 34, 39
For
Allah speaks the truth, and He alone guides on the straight
path.
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