Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 82
82 11. Says Allah, not all wise discourse finds acceptance with me. I appraise a person's motive and intent; if a person is anxious to render obedience to Me, I accept even his silence for praise and make it a source of honour for him, though he may not have uttered a single word. 12. The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) preferred to offer Prayer in an enclosed space. 13. The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) forbade offer ing Prayer in the street. 14. The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) was asked which form of pious action was most pleasing to Allah. He answered: That which is pursued constantly even though it may be meagre. 15. Abu Hurairah asked the Holy Prophet (peace be on him): Messenger of Allah, while I was in Prayer at home, a visitor arrived and saw me engaged in Prayer and the thought that he had seen me thus engaged gave me pleasure. Was this ostentati,on on my part? He replied: Allah have mercy on you, Abu Hurairah, you earned a double reward, one for praying in secret and the other for your good deed becoming public without any desire for publicity on your part. * * *