The Lifestyle of a Believer
The
rules of life instituted by Islam were gradually being erased by the continuous
rule of the Umayyad and Abbasid kings who loved splendor and glory; and
expected undue respect and special treatment from other human beings.
The
noble fraternal and simple interactive lifestyle of the Holy Prophet {S} and
his noble companions was a thing of the past, except for glimpses found in his
noble Household {S}.
The
most sorrowful part was that the people had become so used to the despotic
attitude of the kings that they had begun to accept it as the rightful conduct
of rulers.
One
day, Imam Jafar al-Sadiq {R} wished to bathe in the public bath. He sent a
messenger to enquire when it would be convenient for the owner of the bath
system. The owner replied with utmost respect, as he was accustomed to show all
respectable citizens:
“Should
I forbid anyone else from the entire bath system while you occupy one bathroom?”
“Certainly
not!” was the astonished reply. “Why not?” asked the bewildered owner.
{Please
pay good attention to the following important words; because the essence of
this story is right within them.}
The Lifestyle of
Believer
“Remember,
the lifestyle of a believer is simple,
accommodating and free
from pomposity.”
“The
true believer does not demand special treatment.
“He
believes in treating human beings as equals, not masters or slaves.”
Knowing
what you now know, I dare you to begin to live as a believer in your
relationship and treatment of others, no matter how powerful you are in the
world or how lowly you may appear today.
May
AllahSWT guide our hearts to the truth. Aameen
Reference:
Anecdotes of The Ahlul Bayt
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