Blessed Posted May 11, 2007 Salaams Grapefruit, date or aloe ? Hadhrat Anas (Radhiallahu anhu) stated that Rasulullaah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said : "'The Mu'min who recites the Noble Qur'an is like the grapefruit which has a nice fragrance and good taste, and the similitude of a Mu'min who does not recite the Noble Qur'an is like the date which does not have any fragrance and it's taste is good, and the Faajir (transgressor) who recites the Noble Qur'an is like a flower which has a good fragrance and tastes bitter, and that Faajir (transgressor) who does not recite the Qur'an is like the aloe, which has no fragrance and a bitter taste, and the similitude of a pious , righteous companion is like one (selling) musk - in that even if you do not receive any portion of it, you will still be able to smell it's fragrance , and the similitude of a bad companion is like a blacksmith - even if the soot does not touch you, the smoke will reach you. (Narrated by Abu Dawood) Commentary: That Mu'min who recites the Qur'an, acts upon it's commandments, and teaches it to others is like grapefruit. Externally it is pleasant and internally as well. Such a Muslim becomes a source of good and directs towards good actions. Those in the company of such a Muslim benefit from his teachings and through his example. His speech, public life as well as his seclusion are a source of goodness to all those around him. That Mu'min who does not recite the Noble Qur'an, does not attract the people towards any good and thus the comparison to something without a fragrance, but because he has Imaan, he carries the potential and the inner essence to change and do good. This is why the comparison to the sweet taste. That Faajir (transgressor) who recites the Noble Qur'an may attract people towards him but because of his transgression, his recitation will not bring about much good. That Faajir (transgressor) who does not recite the Qur'an has neither the ability to bring anyone towards good nor has any good within himself and thus he has no good whatsoever and is therefore most harmful. Good and pious companionship: An excellent similitude has been illustrated concerning good and bad company. It proves the effect that people have upon you even if you do not indulge completely in their habits. A good person does not have to spell it out to you but you will learn some good from him. The desire to do good increases and one feels content in doing good. Similarly, evil and bad companions will taint you even though you do not actually 'touch' them. The darkness of their ways can blemish you just by being in their company. By being in the company of an evil person, the bad that he indulges in, seems 'good' for a few dangerous moments and this can lead to untold misery and hardship which can take a lifetime to undo. Courtesy: AL-ISLAAH PUBLICATIONS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chubacka Posted May 11, 2007 Mashallah thank for the reminder...but is it jst me or do grape fruits taste very bitter?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blessed Posted May 12, 2007 ^LOL! I know what you mean but I think the taste depends on where you get them from. Spanish grape fruites are a delight. How about changing it to guavas, you can never lose with a guava. Mmmmmm! Now imagine a human guava. If you've noticed, most imaams have this noor just jumping out of them. MashaAllah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
