Thursday, March 31, 2011

3. 06. Cowardice

God says

No human being can die save by God’s leave at a term pre-ordained... Q3:145 ….

and neither did they, [God-devoted men,] weaken nor did they abase themselves [before the enemy] since God loves those who are patient in adversity; Q3:146

If God helps you, none can overcome you: if He forsakes you, who is there after that, that can help you? In God, then, let the believers lay their trust. -- Q3:160

It is but Satan who instills (into you) fear of his allies: so fear them not, but fear Me, if you are (truly) believers! -- Q3:175

Prophet said


“The worst of what is in a man is extreme niggardliness and extreme cowardice.” – H: Abu Daud. N: Abu Hurairah

The Messenger of God sought refuge with these words at the end of prayer: “O God! I seek refuge to Thee from cowardice, and I seek refuge to Thee from niggardliness, and I seek refuge to thee from extreme old age, and I seek refuge to Thee from the trials of this world and from the chastisement of the grave” – H: Bukhari . N: Sa’ad

Please always remember to use the honorifics:


After name or title of the Prophet say: “Sal-lal- lahu ‘Alaihi wa Sal-lam”; (peace and blessings be upon him)

After the name or the title of every prophet (nabi) and apostle (rasul) say: “ ‘Alai hissalaam” (peace be upon him or them)

After the name of their family member, as well as a companion, say: “Radi Allahu ‘Anhu—or ‘Anha—or ‘Anhum ” (may God be pleased with him--or her--or them)

And for others, say: “Rahmat-Allah-e-‘Alaih” (God’s mercy be upon him)