Enes Ibn Malik reports that a Bedouin came to the Messenger
of Allah and greeted him in the mosque. The Messenger of Allah
asked him where he came from. The Bedouin said:" I came from
far seeking answers to some questions". Our master told him to
ask his questions":
- I wish to be an intelligent man, what should I do?
Holy Prophet Replied, "Fear Allah".
- I wish to be a loyal servant to Allah and do what He
wants me to do?
Holy Prophet Replied, "Read the Qur'an."
- I wish to be enlightened and have peace of heart?
Holy Prophet Replied, "Remember Death".
- I wish to be protected against enemies?
Holy Prophet Replied, "Trust in Allah".
- I wish to follow the Straight Path?
Holy Prophet Replied, "Do good to others for Allah's
sake".
- What should I do so that Allah does not abase me?
Holy Prophet Replied, " Do not respond to the desires of
your flesh".
- I wish to have a long life?
Holy Prophet Replied, "Praise and thank Allah".
Holy Prophet Replied, "Be in a state of ablution at all
times".
- How can I save myself from the hellfire?
Holy Prophet Replied, "Protect your eyes and your tongue
and
your hands and what is below your waistline against evil".
- How can I cleanse myself from my sins?
Holy Prophet Replied, "Shed tears for what you have
done and repent by undoing what you have done wrong".
- I wish to be a respectable person?
Holy Prophet Replied, "Then, don't ask for anything from
anybody".
Holy Prophet Replied, "Then don't divulge the wrong
doings of anybody".
- What should I do to protect myself from the tortures
of the grave?
Holy Prophet Replied, "Recite the Surah Mulk".
- What should one do to be rich?
Holy Prophet Replied, "Read the Surah Muzammil".
- How should I calm my fear of the day of last judgment?
Holy Prophet Replied,"Remember Allah before you eat
anything and before you sleep".
- What should I do to feel the presence of Allah when I
make my prayers?
Holy Prophet Replied, "Give the utmost care in
taking your ablutions and in being clean and pure.