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12-12-06, 04:47 AM
The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said, “I was made to love three things from your world — perfume, women, and prayer.” The companions were sitting with him and Abu Bakr (r.a) said, “You have spoken the truth, 0 Messenger of Allah! I was made to love three things from this world - looking at the face of the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w), spending my wealth for the Messenger of Allah , and giving my daughter in marriage to the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w).” Umar (r.a) said, “You have spoken truthfully, 0 Abü Bakr! I was made to love three things from this world - commanding good, forbidding evil, and worn garments.” Uthman (r.a) said, “You have spoken truthfully, O Umar! And I was made to love three things from this world - feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and reading the Qur’an.” Ali (r.a) said, “You have spoken truthfully, 0 Uthman! I was made to love three things from this world — serving the guest, fasting in the summer, and fighting with the sword.” As they were discoursing, Jibra’il came and said, “Allah the Exalted sent me when He heard your discussion and has ordered you to ask me what I would have loved if I were to be from the people of this world. The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) asked, “If you were to be from the people of this world what would you have loved?” Jibra’il replied, “Guiding those led astray, keeping the company of contented strangers, and helping families afflicted with hardship.” He continued, “The Lord of Honour loves three things from His servants - giving one’s utmost, crying when in regret, and being patient in times of poverty.’