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Gems of Wisdom by Ameer al-Mu'mineen

Sayyiduna 'Umar al-Farooq Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho

To eat less is healthy, to speak less is wisdom, and to sleep lessis worship. To speak less is wisdom, to eat less is healthy and to mingle less with the people is safe and serene.

The one who steps back will not progress. Nothing is worst that avarice that destroys the mind, not even Alcohol.


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wa Sallam had constantly stressed the importance of neighborstherefore I too am persistent in stressing the same. Three things build love:

1. To make Salam (greeting)

2. To make space for a person in a gathering3. To address a person in a respectable and goodmanner


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There are four types of Regrets:1. Regret that spans over a day e.g. When aperson leaves his home without eating.2. Regret that spans over a year, just like thenegligence shown when cultivating.


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3. Regret that spans over a lifetime, when a manand his wife are unsuited to each other.4. Regret that is eternal, which is when yourCreator is unhappy with you.

There are three types of people:1. Successful: he who listens to the advice of people and ponders over it.2. Lazy or Lethargic: he who does what he wants without consultation or advice of people.3. Corpse: who neither gives nor listens toadvice and consolation.

Sayyiduna 'Umar Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho on many anoccasion asked this du'a (supplication) to ALLAH SubHanuhu wa

Ta'ala so that certain situations should always remain with himand some things should be removed, the Du'a is: O ALLAHSubHanuhu wa Ta'ala! Make me such that I may speak withintellect or reap tolerance with silent. O! ALLAH SubHanuhu waTa'ala do not bestow upon me too many favours, so that I may not be confused by it, not too little that I may forget You. Hence, little yet sufficient in comparison to having plenty thereby becomingindulgent and committing sin. If ever you see a learned person ('Aalim) leaning towards this World, then know this he is blameworthy for his Religion, becausethe universal harm is that if a person desires something then he isconstantly engrossed in its quest. Faith (Iman) is to regard the Oneness of ALLAH SubHanuhu waTa'ala in ones heart proclaim it with your tongue and to obey thefundamental Islamic Instructions. The relationship of true humility and genuine fear of ALLAHSubHanuhu wa Ta'ala is with the heart and not by a show of outward actions. Why have you made slaves of those whose mothers had given

birth to them free? Judgments or Settlements in any cases should be done quickly,so that the accused, due to a prolonged period of time are notcompelled to withdraw their accusation. It is absolutely necessary not to associate with a beast forthough he wishes or means well, yet he would still be accused of committing a crime.


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ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala, shower your Blessings of Mercy on that person who informs me of my faults. When a learned man takes a false step then he ensnares himself in a World of wrongdoings.

One day a man was praising Hadrat 'Umar Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho, he replied by saying why are you destroying me even more with my desires (Nafs).

I do not look at anything, except, that I see everything with ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala.

If I die in this condition that I have strived to earn an honestliving then it is more beloved to me than even dying as a Martyr. Good behavior towards people is equivalent to wisdom, to

request politely is half of knowledge, and to ascribe to soundpolicies is half of ones livelihood. To educate a material person is like placing a sword in thehands of a robber. Do not have Faith in a persons compassion and politeness when he cannot keep his anger under control.


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Do not have Faith in a religious person who is not tested duringtemptation. He is a friend who brings to your attention your faults and tosing praises of a person in his presence is similar to slaughtering

him. Laughing decreases ones age, while politeness, glamour, pompand show which ease living standards are indications of people who are unaware of death.

To show greed and avarice is impoverishing, to be unselfish isenriching and to wish compensation in patience. Good deeds are the fulfillment of ones rights and to do gooddeeds is a substitute for bad deeds. To speak less is wisdom, to eat less is healthy, to sleep less is aprayer and there is peace in solitude. Youth before old age and old age before death is a blessing of life. A generous person is the beloved of Almighty ALLAHSubHanuhu wa Ta'ala even though he is a transgressor. A miser isthe enemy of Almighty ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala although hemay pray and remember Almighty ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'alaexcessively. To forgive an oppressor is oppression upon the oppressed. When you combine lawful with unlawful gains then the

unlawful contaminates the lawful gains though it may be little. A Mu'min does not keep as his friend one who is opposed to Almighty ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala and his Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam even though that person may be his mother orfather. The sound of music and that of a mourner are two of the worstsounds. There is tranquility and peace in anonymity and confidentiality. We should leave the other nine portions out for the fear of Haram (unlawful). (i.e. if in ten portions one is Haram a Muslim would leave the other nine portions out meaning anythingunlawful would be completely left out).


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Desire is never achieved without fear, nor manners andetiquette without formality, or happiness without peace or wealth without gifts or poverty without contentment, or dignity withoutpoliteness or Jihad (holy war) without diving guidance andassistance. Respite before preoccupation and old age before death is a blessing of life.

Honour and dignity in this World is measured by wealth whilehonour and dignity in the Hereafter is measured by good deeds.

Save yourself from the Fires of Hell even if it means by doing afavour with half a date (fruit). If this too is not possible then withsweet words. After Iman (Faith), there is no greater gift than a pious wife. Not to postpone is strength in action. Whosoever shows you your faults, he is your friend. Those thatpay you lip service in praise are your executioners.


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One who guards his secrets is surely safe. The person who constantly discloses my faults to me is dearestto me. Fear that person who you dislike. When Sayyiduna 'Umar Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho camped onthe outskirts of Jerusalem to conquer Bait al-Maqdas, theChristian Crusaders were terrified of his presence and requested ameeting with him before handing over the keys of the city. TheCrusaders met him whilst he wore a patched garb. They asked himthe reason as to why his name generated such immence awe andfear that captured the hearts of his enemies. He replied; Yourkings taught you to love the World (Duniyah) and its wealth andour Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam taught us to fear ALLAHSubHanuhu wa Ta'ala and love death. He is an intelligent person who can translate his actions intogood. Never put off for tomorrow what you can do today. There is never a chance of pain in the neck if one does not raisehis head too high in the air. Do not forget about yourself whilst being concerned for others. To stop sinning is easier than to bear the burden of seekingrepentance. Remove your gaze from the splendor of the World. Do not let

the love of this World enter your heart. Beware! The love of this World does not perhaps destroy you, just as it had destroyedprevious nations. Victory is gained through strategy and trust in ALLAHSubHanuhu wa Ta'ala, not by wishful thinking. The most intelligent amongst you is he who fears ALLAHSubHanuhu wa Ta'ala the most. Be sympathetic towards the poor so that they may be able tospeak and build courage. Extend a hand of friendship to a foreigner because if his stay isextended then he would leave his valuable possessions to return tohis own country and leave that person responsible for his valuables who had been most worthy of his attention

Do not taunt and curse anyone for this gives rise to collectiveevils in a person.


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One should not judge a person by the number of Salaat (prayer)or Roza (fasting) but by his wisdom and honesty. Prayer is connected to the heart not by mere apparent actions. To educate a seeker of materialism is to place a sword in the

hands of a highway robber. Do not trust the character of one who cannot control histemper. To laugh excessively is a sign of no remorse for death. To side with the oppressor is oppression on the oppressed Death is the best teacher.

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