Abu Fauzi
Junior Member
As-Salaam alaikum,
It is related on the authority of Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, concerning the ayat :--
"... AND WHO PREFER OTHERS OVER THEMSELVES, EVEN THOUGH POVERTY BE THEIR LOT." (Hashr 59:9)
that "a man from the Ansar had a guest for the night but no food to offer him, except for a few morsels he put aside for his children. The man said to his wife, 'put the children to sleep, put out the light, then serve our guest whatever we have.' Then the ayat was revealed. "
This was related by Tirmidhi.
It has always been the practice of Sufi Masters to do their utmost to conceal the good they do. This Hadith is clear in its confirmation of such a practice... Selflessness /Preference for the welfare of others is highly recommended.
It is related on the authority of Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, concerning the ayat :--
"... AND WHO PREFER OTHERS OVER THEMSELVES, EVEN THOUGH POVERTY BE THEIR LOT." (Hashr 59:9)
that "a man from the Ansar had a guest for the night but no food to offer him, except for a few morsels he put aside for his children. The man said to his wife, 'put the children to sleep, put out the light, then serve our guest whatever we have.' Then the ayat was revealed. "
This was related by Tirmidhi.
It has always been the practice of Sufi Masters to do their utmost to conceal the good they do. This Hadith is clear in its confirmation of such a practice... Selflessness /Preference for the welfare of others is highly recommended.