A BEDOUIN SEEKS ANSWERS
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Sayyadina Anes Ibn Malik RA reports that a Bedouin came to the Messenger of Allah and greeted him in the masjid. The Messenger of Allah asked him where he came from. The Bedouin said: “I came from far seeking answers to some Questions”. Our Master told him to ask his questions”:
1. I wish to be an intelligent man, what should I do? Holy Prophet Replied, “Fear Allah”.
2. I wish to be a loyal servant to Allah and do what He wants me to do? Holy Prophet Replied, “Read the Quran.”
3. I wish to be enlightened and have peace of heart? Holy Prophet Replied, “Remember Death”.
4. I wish for prosperity? Holy Prophet Replied, “Be in a state of ablution at all times”.
5. What should I do to protect myself from the tortures of the grave? Holy Prophet Replied, “Recite the Surah Mulk”.
6. What should one do to be rich? Holy Prophet Replied, “Read the Surah Muzammil”.
7. How should I calm my fear of the day of last judgement? Holy Prophet Replied, “Remember Allah SWT before you eat anything and before you sleep”.
8. What should I do to feel the presence of Allah when I make my prayers? Holy Prophet Replied, “Give the utmost care in taking your ablutions and in being clean and pure.
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