Bi
Ismihi Ta’ala
About
the Book
In
Bukhari Shareef, there is a narration wherein it is mentioned that on one
occasion, Nabi (Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) drew a square (as an illustration),
then a line in the middle transcending the square, then short lines on both
sides of the middle line. Nabi (Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) then explained the
illustration:
The
square is the life-span of man. The sides of the square, surrounding him is
death, which cannot be escaped. The middle line represents him, living his life
(till the end of the square). The line continues beyond the square (his death),
representing his hopes and desires, which transcend his life-span.
Man constantly
faces problems in his worldly sojourn. The little lines on either side of the
middle line, represents those problems, misfortunes, hazards and dangers.
To
overcome them Allah Jalla Jalaaluhu has given us all, protection in dealing
with these tests. Amongst these are Sabr (patience) and Shukr (gratitude). If
we adopt these two qualities in dealing with life’s challenges, we will pass
through the worldly life with ease, Insha-Allah.
This book is a transcript of a talk, by our respected Shaykh, Hazrat Maulana Abdul Hamid Is`haq Saheb (Daamat Barakaatuhum).
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