Gardens of the Righteous — Page 28
28. GARDENS OF THE RIGHTEOUS way and stopped and without turning inquired in a loud voice: Messenger of. Allah, for what shall I fight them? He answered: Fight on till they affirm that there is none worthy of worship save Allah and that Muhammad is Messenger of. Allah. If they do that their lives and their properties will be secure against you, subject to their obligations under Islam, and they will be accountable to Allah (Muslim). 95. 11. . On Striving. Allah, the Exalted, has said: 42. We will surely guide in Our ways those who strive after. Us. Verily Allah is with those who do their duty to the utmost (29. 70). 43. Carry on the worship of thy Lord till death comes to thee (15. 100). 44. Remind thyself of the attributes of thy Lord and dedicate thyself wholly to His service (73. 9). 45. Then whoso will have done the smallest particle of good will see it (99. 8). 46. Whatever of good you send on for yourselves, you will find it with Allah. He is the Best and Greatest in bestowing reward (73. 21). 47. Whatever of your pure wealth you spend, Allah has full knowledge thereof (2. 274). . Abu Hurairah relates that the Holy Prophet said: Allah says: Whoever is at enmity with one whom I befriend should beware of having to do battle with. Me. When a servant of Mine seeks to approach Me through that which I like best out of what I have made obligatory upon him, and continues to advance towards. Me by dint of voluntary effort beyond that prescribed then I begin to love him. . When I love him I become his ears by which he hears, and his eyes with which he sees, and his hands with which he grasps, and his feet with which he walks. When he asks Me I bestow upon him and when he seeks My protection I protect him (Bokhari). 96. Anas relates that the Holy Prophet said: Allah says: When a servant of. Mine advances towards Me a foot, I advance towards him a yard, and when he advances towards Me a yard, I advance towards him the length of his arms spread out. When he comes to Me walking, I go to him running (Bokhari). 97. Ibn Abbas relates that the Holy Prophet said: Most people incur loss in respect of two divine bounties, good health and leisure (Bokhari).