What we learned from
Ahlulbait (peace be with them). Part 2
Imām replied: ‘Well said by God! And what is the fifth?’
5. I see that some are envious of others while God states: “It is We who have distributed among them their livelihood in the present life, and raised some of them above others in rank, so that some of them may take others into service, and your Lord’s mercy is better than what they amass (Zukhruf, 32).” Thus, when I realized that God’s mercy is better than what people gather, I never envied anyone and never felt sorrow for the (worldly items) that I lost.
Imām replied: ‘Well said by God! And what is the sixth?’
6. I see that some people become enemies with each other over worldly and egotistic reasons, while I heard the words of God: “Indeed Satan is your enemy, so treat him as an enemy (Fatir, 6).” Thus, I took Satan as my enemy and abandoned enmity with others.
Imām replied: ‘Well said by God! And what is the seventh?’
7. I see that people gather material a lot in their efforts to seek sustenance (through working and jobs) and place themselves in hardships, while I heard God say: “And I did not create jinn and humans except that they may worship Me. I desire no provision for them nor do I desire that they feed Me. Indeed it is God who is the All-Provider, Powerful, and All-Strong (Adh-Dhariyat,56-58).” Hence, I realized that the promise of God is true and His words are right. As a result I settled on His promise, accepted His words, and shifted my focus away from seeking what is for me (that is, my sustenance) from other than God.
Imām replied: ‘Well said by God! And what is the eighth?’
8. I see that a group of people rely on their health and wellness and another group on their large amounts of wealth and another on the number of their offspring, and are thus seeking a bright future, while I have heard that God said: “Whoever is wary of God, He shall make for him a way out and provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon God, He will suffice him. Indeed God carries His commands, God has ordained a measure (and extent) for everything.” Hence, I trust on God and my reliance upon others has vanished.
Imām (peace be with him) after hearing all eight points responded: ‘I swear by God that the Torah, Bible, Psalms, Qur’an, and other heavenly sourced scriptures refer to these issues.’”
📚”Irshad al-Qulub” of Daylami, chapter 52
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