Way of The Seekers — Page 109
109 THE He has subjected to you whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth; all of it. In that surely are Signs for a people who reflect. (45:14). He should reflect that all failures result from greed and avarice. But he has no cause to be greedy for God has already provided everything for him. 1. He should reflect on the verse: Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. Those who are with him are unyielding towards the disbelievers, compassionate towards one another. (48:30). He should reflect: Evil thoughts, designs and stimuli cannot enter my heart. I belong to the people concerning whom God has said that they are not influenced by the disbelievers; they can be influenced only by those who believe. m. He should remind himself repeatedly of the verse: O ye who believe, be mindful of your duty to Allah, and keep company with the righteous. (9:119); and should reflect on the saying of the Holy Prophet, peace be on him: He who keeps company with the righteous does not encounter ill fortune. He should reason: Good designs that take shape in my mind influence others. God admonishes us to keep company with the righteous. If I cannot influence any one for good I cannot be a believer. n. Finally he should reflect on the following verse which relates to the Holy Prophet (on him be peace): We granted not everlasting life to any human being before thee; then if thou shouldst die, will they live on for ever. (21:35). This life being transitory, not a moment of it should be