Ibn al-Muallim, Muhammad b. Muhammad b. al-Nu`man, al-Mufid (may Allah make his grave fragrant) met with his students on Saturday, 29th of the month of Ramadan and dictated that Musa b. Ja’far reported from his father through his forefathers, peace be upon them all, that:
The Prophet, peace be upon him and his progeny, said:
“Whoever has four virtues, Allah shall write his name among the people of Paradise: One who saves oneself by testifying that there is no god but Allah and that I, Muhammad am His Messenger; and one who says: Praise be to Allah, when blessed with any bounty from Him; and one who says: I seek forgiveness from Allah, for the sin committed; and one, when afflicted by any calamity, says: To Him we belong, and unto Him shall we return.”
(Al-Amaali by Shaykh al-Mufid, Ninth Assembly.)
My useless comments: There is a certain simplicity in these four virtues. They are not difficult to follow outwardly. There is, of course, a certain inner certainty (yaqin) and sincerity (ikhlas) that must be present for them to be true to the heart (qalb), but the words are not difficult to say. They are easy on the lips and bring joy to the one who says them.
In a time when many Muslims are, unfortunately, consumed with mundane issues and minor disputes, this advice touches at the core of our existence and our journey, which is complete submission (al-Islam) to and love of Allah, glorified and exalted.
“In love’s circle there’s another kind of serenity;
in love’s wine, another kind of hangover.
What you learned in school is one thing —
love is something entirely different.”
– Mawlana Rumi
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