Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 59
MORAL VALUES 59 25. People would fare wdl so long as they safeguard themselves against envy and rancour. 26. Paradise is the abode of the generous. 27. Those who are diligent in seeking out the short comings of others succeed only in promoting corruption. 28. Avoid suspicion for suspicion is the root of false hood; do not occupy yourself with trying to discover the shortcomings of others either directly or through others, nor make a fictitious bid at an auction nor be envious of any. Do not entertain feelings of hatred towards another, nor cut asunder friendly relations with any, be as brethren, obedient to Allah. 29. The worst of people is he who is shunned by others, because they apprehend harm from him. 30. Love of the world is the root of all evil. 31. When you see a person gifted with aversion to wards worldly affairs and with brevity of speech, do seek his company for he shall attain wisdom. 32. Cursed is the worshipper of dinars and dirhams and one lost in the pursuit of this world. 33. A time is sure to come when a man will not be troubled by the thought whether he makes money lawfully or unlawfully. 34. Two qualities corrupt a person, extreme stinginess and open cowardice. 35. Two hungry wolves do no inflict as much damage upon a flock of sheep as greed and ambition inflict upon one's faith. 36. It is evil enough for a person to be afflicted with a loose tongue. obscenity of speech, miserliness and cowardice. 37. Kindliness is the root of wisdom. 38. He who believes in Allah and the Last Day shoud be beneficent towards his neighbour; he who believes in Allah and the Last Day should honour his guest; he who believes in Allah and the Last Day should say that which is good else remain silent.