The Truth of Love

Long night prayer, charity and prayer humble the heart, unless you see yourself is better than your brother who isn’t diligent as you are.

Economy in transportation, clothing, food, appearance and humbleness are all good in the deeds of the Hereafter, unless you see yourself is better than your brother who is right in issues you aren’t.

You shall never meet anyone who doesn’t claim his love for Allah. Though, Allah only loves those who love his obedience, act in accordance with His order, hate disobeying Him and avoid His disobedience altogether.

You shall never meet anyone who doesn’t claim his love for Paradise. Though, whoever loves Paradise shall love its way and pursue it. Its way is piety and good deeds. How come one proclaims the love of Paradise and leaves its way?!

You shall never meet anyone who doesn’t claim his hatred to Hellfire.  Though, whoever hates Hellfire shall hate its way. Its way is sins and bad deeds.

Selected from: "Masterpieces of the Righteous Predecessors" by Sheikh Nasser Al Sabi'ei.

Original reference: "Al Bisyawi Compilation".  

Translated by: A Doer of Good