Selected Sayings of The Holy Prophet of Islam — Page 42
56. Abu Hurairah, God be pleased with him, relates that the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: "On the Day of Judgment, Allah The Almighty will say, '0 son of Adam! I was ill, why did you not enquire after Me when I was ill?' He will respond, 'How could I enquire after your health while you are the Lord of the universe?' Allah will reply, 'Were you not aware that a servant of Mine fell ill and you failed to inquire after him? Had you done so, you would have found Me by his side. 0 son of Adam! I begged you for food and you did not feed me. ' He will respond, '0 my Lord, how could I have fed you, while you are the Lord of the universe?' Allah will say, 'Did you not realize that when a servant of Mine asked you for food and you refused to oblige him, if you had fed him I would have appreciated it as if you had done it to Me. 0 son of Adam! I asked thee to quench My thirst, and you refused to do so. ' He will say, ' How could I 42