(020) Are you truthful to yourself?

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Today At A Glance

• Are you truthful to yourself?

• Working for yourself

• The death of Abu Taalib

Are You True To Yourself??

Allah says:

“Righteousness is not that you turn your faces toward the east or west, but true righteousness is [in] one who believes in Allah, the last day, the angels, the book, the prophets and gives wealth in spite of love for it…”

[Al-Baqarah 2:177]

This verse shows us the difference between a person who claims righteousness and the one who actually lives it.

It’s very easy to make a claim and show outwardly that one is religious similar to the example Allah gives of facing the east or west, however true righteousness is in living with piety.

In this verse Allah mentions several different acts of worship. We could summarise them into 3 categories

1) Belief, thoughts and feelings in the heart (belief in Allah etc..)

2) Doing good deeds physically (giving charity etc…)

3) Maintaining your relationships with others (keeping promises etc…)

Take a moment to honestly ask yourself, “Are my beliefs just mere claims or do I actually live up to what I claim to believe.

Summary

Anybody can make a claim, but not everybody can live up to that claim

Working For Yourself

Aisha R.A said:

"The companions of The Messenger ﷺ used to work for themselves, and they would sweat, so it was said to them If only you bathed (before coming for friday prayer) ” [Bukhari]

This hadith contains many benefits

• Imam Al Bukhari R.A puts this hadith under the chapter of “A man earning and working with his hands” This indicates that it is better for a person to work, even if it may be difficult and laborious instead of asking others.

• From the companions of the Prophet ﷺ were those who were skilled labourers and would work for themselves in order to earn.

• The best generation were not shy to do work, even if it was difficult and required effort.

• Before going to the masjid (more so on Friday) a man should ensure that they are presentable and smelling good especially if they are engaged in physically demanding work that leaves them with body odour.

Summary

A Muslim should always try to be presentable especially when coming to the house of Allah.

The Death of Abu Talib

Abu Talib was the uncle of The Messenger ﷺ. Even though he did not believe, he protected and supported the Messenger ﷺ throughout his life.

He passed away in the tenth year after revelation. The Messenger ﷺ was extremely sad.

Allah revealed the verse “Verily, you cannot guide whom you love, it’s only Allah who guides whom He wishes”

Lesson

Guidance is only from Allah. Ask Him to guide you and keep you steadfast.

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