Article Surah 87 · Ayah 14

Wonderful advice from the scrolls of Prophets Ibrahim and Musa (peace be upon them

He said, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, to Abu Dharr when he asked him about the scrolls of Ibrahim (alayhi salaam), “They were all proverbs. There was in them, ‘ Bedazzled Ruler! I did not send you to collect possessions one on top of another, but I sent you to avert the supplication of the wronged person from reaching Me, for I do not reject it even if it comes from a disbeliever.’
There was in them, ‘The intelligent man, as long as his intelligence has not been overcome, must have four hours: and hour in which he holds intimate discourse with his Lord [in prayer and supplication], an hour in which he reflects on the handiwork of Allah, exalted is He, an hour in which he speaks with himself [and resolves or makes up his mind], and an hour in which he is in solitary retreat with the Possessor of Majesty and Honour, and that hour will be a help to him for those hours.’
In it there was, ‘The intelligent man, as long as his intelligence has not been overcome, must not exert himself except for three things: taking provision for the Final Abode, taking some trouble to earn a living, and pleasure in something which is not haram.’
In it there was, ‘The intelligent man, as long as his intelligence has not been overcome, must have insight into his epoch, occupy himself with his affair and guard his tongue, and whoever reckons his speech to be a part of his action will not be about to speak except on what concerns him.’”
I [Abu Dharr] said, “By my father and mother [may you be ransomed], what was there in the scrolls of Musa (alayhi salaam)?” He said, “They were all admonitions. In them there was: ‘How astonishing is one who is sure of the Fire, how can he laugh? How astonishing is one who is sure of death, how can he rejoice? How astonishing is one who sees the world and its overturning its people, how can he be at ease in it? How astonishing is one who is certain of the decree and then becomes angry! And how astonishing is one who is sure of the reckoning and does not act!’”
I said, “By my father and mother [may you be ransomed], does anything remain from that which was in their scrolls?” He said, “Yes, Abu Dharr,
14. Indeed whosoever purifies himself (by avoiding polytheism and accepting Islamic Monotheism) shall achieve success,
15. And remembers (glorifies) the Name of his Lord (worships none but Allah), and prays (five compulsory prayers and Nawafil additional prayers).
16. Nay, you prefer the life of this world;
17. Although the Hereafter is better and more lasting.
18. Verily! This is in the former Scriptures,

19. The Scriptures of Ibrahim (Abraham) and Musa (Moses).’” Surah Al-A’la, ayat 14-19

I said, “By my father and mother [may you be ransomed], advise me.” He said,“I advise you to have taqwa of Allah, for it is the head of all of your affair.”
I said, “Increase me!” He said, “You must recite (tilawah) the Qur’an and remember Allah a great deal, because He remembers you in Heaven.”
I said, “Increase me!” He said, “You must wage jihad for it is the monasticism of believers.”
I said, “Increase me!” He said, “You must take to silence because it will repel shaytans from you and it will be a help to you in the matter of your deen.”
I said, “Increase me!” He said, “Say the truth even if it bitter.”
I said, “Increase me!” He said, “Do not let the blame affect you for the sake of Allah of any who blame.”
I said, “Increase me!” He said, “Join relationships with your maternal kin even if they sever relationships with you.”
I said, “Increase me!” He said, “Sufficient evil for a man is that of himself of which he is ignorant, and that which he undertakes which does not concern him. Abu Dharr, there is not intelligence like thoughtful consideration, no caution like restraint and no excellence like excellence of character.”
This was taken from the book: The Complete Forty Hadith, (Revised edition with the Arabic texts) by Imam an-Nawawi. Commentary of hadith number 12, Pages 59-61.
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