Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 84
84 SIMPLE LIFE The hither life is nothing but sport and pastime, and the Home of the Hereafter is the only true life, if they but knew. (29. 65). But you prefer the hither life, whereas the Hereafter is better and most lasting (87. 17-18). * * * The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said: I. A simple way of life is part of Faith. 2. Allah loves a person who is pious, well content and withdrawn. 3. Good descent is wealth and piety is nobhlity. 4. Truly rich is he who has no desire for that which others have. 5. Beware of the world for it appears verdant and sweet. 6. It should suffice for you from the comforts of this life to have a servant and a mount. 7. Promote the fulfilment of your needs by shunning display for every favoured one is envied. 8. Intercede for people, for though Allah _will cause His Prophet to determine as He pleases, you will have earned your reward. 9. When Mu'az son of Jabal was appointed Governor of Yamen, the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said to him: Beware of luxury for the true servants of Allah love not luxury. 10. The pillow of the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) was of leather stuffed with the bark of the palm tree. 11. The members of the family of the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) never ate wheaten bread two days running; one of the two they had to make do with dried dates. 12. Ayesha has related: We the family of the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) would often pass a whole month without lighting a fire; we had to subsist on dried dates and water. 13. Poverty is my pride.