Sunday, January 10, 2010

Dialogue Between a Traveler and the Holy Prophet (SAAW)


A traveler once came to the mosque to see the Prophet (SAAW). After greeting the prophet (SAAW) he was asked where he was from. The traveler replied that he came from very far just to get a few questions answered. Following is the dialogue between the traveler and the prophet (SAAW).

Traveler: I do not want azaab to be written in my account.
Prophet : Behave well with your parents.

Traveler: I want to be known amongst people as an intelligent person.
Prophet: Fear Allah always.

Traveler: I want to be counted amongst Allah's favorites.
Prophet : Recite Quran every morning and evening.

Traveler: I want my heart to always be enlightened.
Prophet: Never forget death.

Traveler: I never want to be away from Allah's blessings.
Prophet: Always treat fellow creatures well.

Traveler: I never want to be harmed by my enemies.
Prophet: Always have faith in only Allah (SWT).

Traveler: I never want to be humiliated.
Prophet: Be careful of your actions.

Traveler: I wish to live long.
Prophet: Always do Sila' Rahmi. ( goodness towards blood relations)

Traveler: I want my sustenance to increase.
Prophet : Always be in Wudhoo.

Traveler: I wish to stay free of Azaab in the grave.
Prophet: Always wear pure (Paak) clothes.

Traveler: I never want to burn in hell.
Prophet : Control your eyes and tongue.

Traveler: How do I get my sins forgiven?
Prophet: Always ask forgiveness from Allah with a lot of humility.

Traveler: I want people to respect me always.
Prophet : Never extend your hands of need at people.

Traveler: I want to always be honored.
Prophet: Never humiliate or put down anyone.

Traveler: I don't want to be squeezed by Fishare Qabr ( squeezing in the grave).
Prophet: Recite sura'e Mulk often.

Traveler: I want my wealth to increase.
Prophet: Recite Sura'e Waqia every night.

Traveler: I want to be safe and at peace on the day of judgement.
Prophet: Do Zikr of Allah from dusk to night.

Traveler: I want to be in full attention and concentration during Namaaz.
Prophet : Always do Wudhoo with concentration and attention.

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