Warrior of Light Posted March 13, 2004 Several years ago an imaam moved to London. He often took the bus from his home to the downtown area. Some weeks after he arrived, he had occasion to ride the same bus. When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given him twenty pence too much change.As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, you better give the twenty pence back. It would be wrong to keep it. Then he thought, oh forget it, it's only twenty pence. Who would worry about this little amount? Anyway, the bus company already gets too much fare; they will never miss it. Accept it as a gift from Almighty Allah and keep quite. When his stop came, the Imaam paused momentarily at the door, then he handed the twenty pence back to the driver and said " Here, you gave me too much change." The driver with a smile replied " Aren't you the new Imaam in this area? I have been thinking lately about going to worship at your mosque. I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change." When the Imaam stepped off the bus, his knees became weak and soft. He had to grab the nearest light pole and held for support, and looked up to the heavens and cried "Oh Allah, I almost sold Islam for twenty pence!" Remember, we may never see the impact our actions have on people. Sometimes we are the only knowledge of Quran someone will read, or the only Islam a non-Muslim will see. What we need to provide, Insha Allah is an example for others to see. Be careful and be honest everyday, because you never know who is watching your actions and judging you as a Muslim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pacifist Posted March 16, 2004 Thanks sister may ALLAH reward you in great ways inshallah.Amin That was a good article This is only a dunya we should not worry of material stuff. The cleanliness of the imaan is very important. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Modesty Posted March 17, 2004 Asalaamu Alaykum, Yes we should watch our actions because you never know who is judging you as a muslim.However, we shouldn't do good just for people to see us, we should do it because it will make Allah pleased with us. Off the topic- I really think we should be doing more dacwah for muslims especially ones with not enough knowledge of Islam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bushraa Posted March 18, 2004 asalamucaylkum waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw that is amazing sade walalkis thanks for sharing with us Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
