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The Bounty of Intelligence
Among the innumerable and invaluable bounties of Allah Ta‘ala upon man is the bounty of intelligence. There are many people in the world who completely lack intelligence, such as those who are mentally retarded, and there are many who possess limited intelligence, to the extent that their foolishness brings them harm in this world or the next.
Below are a few selected incidents of foolish people whose notorious shenanigans earned them an enviable place in the books of history.
‘Eid for All
Sariyy Saqati (rahimahullah) is a renowned saint of the second century of Islam. He was the student of great Muhadditheen, the likes of Fudhail bin ‘Iyaadh and Abu Bakr bin ‘Ayyaash (rahimahumallah). (Siyaru Aa’laamin Nubalaa vol. 12 pg. 185)
Sariyy (rahimahullah) mentioned the following incident which became the means for his aversion towards the material world, and him attaining a very high level of closeness to Allah Ta‘ala.
He states: (All) this which I am enjoying (referring to …
An Expression of Gratitude
(Series on Zikrullah – Part Four)
It is universally acknowledged, among Muslims and non-Muslims alike, that a person is indebted to those who show him kindness and grant him assistance. The demand of such kindness and assistance is that one show gratitude, firstly by acknowledging the favour, thanking the person, making du‘aa for the person and then by trying to repay the favour.
There are many people to whom we are indebted and owe gratitude for the …
