Friday, April 8, 2011

Fulfilling people's needs

1) Pragmatism. Have you ever heard of these phrases?

"If you are not serving my interests, why should I serve you? Why should I spend money on you? Why should I spend my time on you and struggle without any material gain?"

2) Islam turned this idea upside down. Allah SWT said "Be good to others, for Allah loves those who are good". The Prophet SAW said, "For me to walk with my brother to fulfill his need until it is fulfilled is more beloved to me than making it'ikaf in this mosque of mine for a month." He also said, "The one who helps his brother in need, Allah SWT  helps him when he is in need."

3) Yes! The Prophet SAW used to enter people's hearts by fulfilling their needs. He would spend his strength, time and his wealth for their sake.

4) If a person needs to go to the hospital, you should take him to the hospital. If another person asks you for your help in a problem, you should help him out. Stand by him during his mishaps. If someone is sad, offer good and comforting words.

5) Do not hope for any rewards or even thanks. Be rest assured that your reward will come from Allah SWT.

6) Even a good word is charity!!

7) The one who lives for others surely has a hard life, but he will live nobly and die nobly insyaAllah. :-)

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