Thus, if someday something awful happens to him and he...

Thus, if someday something awful happens to him and he happens to need them, they will be among the most censorious friends.”(5) So in distributing properties, one does not have to be too extravagant or too generous. Tabdhir means spreading the seeds in a place like a heath from which there will be no fruit. Apart from this minor syllogism, he propounds the major syllogism.

“He who puts wealth in an inappropriate place, he shall be endeared by people but will be humbled before God.” From this syllogism, it is concluded that he who squanders his wealth will be put to shame before God. This is the outcome of the first lesson. The first lesson was this; that from tyranny one cannot attain his end. Now the manifestation of the same truth can be observed.

A ruler might be held dear through tyranny by powerful people, but he will be humbled before God and if one day he takes recourse to these powerful people, he shall realize that they are the worst friends. And they will save him from solitude. The secret lies in this that the cosmos is governed by God and if God does not will, man will not be dear in the eyes of people even if he shows great generosity. NOTES: _______________________________________ 1. Surah an-Nahl 16:90 2.

Nahj al-Balaghah, sermon 126, p.56 3. Kafi, Vol.2, p.373, narration no.3 4. Surah Maryam 19:59 5. Nahj al-Balaghah, Sermon 126, p.57 Leave a Comment Leave a Comment Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Name * Email * Comment * Δ Newest Video View All The Succor of Patience and Prayer Why is mercy mentioned twice in Bismillah?

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