Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 42
42 14. Son of man, it were better for thee to bestow upon a needy person that which is in excess of thy need, and it is harmful for thee to withhold it, but no blame attaches to keeping that which suffices for thy needs. Begin by spending on those who are around thee and remember the hand that be,tows is better than the one that receives. 15. The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said to Ans son of Malik: Son, if you can so manage that your heart holds no grudge against anyone mom or eve then make it so. 16. It is Allah's forbearance towards His servants that makes Him cover up their misdoings on earth. 17. The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) never struck anyone with his hand, neither woman, nor servant. He went forth in the cause of Allah, but never sought to avenge a personal injury. If, however, any commandment of Allah was contravened he would impos� a penalty in the name of Allah, the Mighty, the Glorious. * * *