Sayings of Prophet Muhammad for victory in this life and hereafter
Narrated from Khalid bin Walid (may God be pleased with him), “A man once came into a gathering where the Holy Prophet was sitting with many companions. He asked the permission to ask some questions and was given the permission from the Messenger of God .
1. The man said, “I want to be one of the great scholars.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Have taqwa (be mindful) of God the Almighty and you will be one the great scholars.”
2. The man said, “I want to be one of the rich.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Be content what you have and you will be one of the rich.”
3. The man said, “I want to be just.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Wish for your Muslim brother what you wish for yourself and you will be one of the just people.”
4. The man said, “I want to be one of the best people.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Be beneficial to people and you will become one of the best among them.”
5. The man said, “I want to be one of the special and close servants of God. The Holy Prophet replied, “Remember God much and you will become close to Him.”
6. The man said, “I want to achieve completeness in my faith.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Have a good manner, it is essential for completeness of faith.”
7. The man said, “I want to be among the Muhsinin.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Worship God the Almighty as if you can see Him. Although you cannot see Him, He sees you and watches over you all the time.”
8. The man said, “I want to be an obedient slave of God. The Holy Prophet replied, “Fulfill the duties enjoined by God and you will be among the obedient slaves of the Almighty.”
9. The man said, “I want to meet God cleansed.” The Holy Prophet replied, “After any sort of impurity take a bath straight away and you will meet God the Almighty in a state of purity from sins.”
10. The man said, “On the Day of Judgement, I want to rise with Nur (light).” The Holy Prophet replied, “Do not oppress yourself or others and you will have light on the Day of Judgement.”
11. The man said, “On the Day of Judgement, I want to be under the Mercy of God.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Be merciful to His creation and God will show you mercy on the Day of Judgement.”
12. The man said, “How should I wash off my sins.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Say Istighfaar often and it will reduce your sins.”
13. The man said, “I want to be one of the most respectable persons.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Do not tell your need to people and you will be one of the most respected persons.”
14. The man said, “I want to be one of the strongest and powerful.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Trust in God.”
15. The man said, “I want to have prosperity.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Be in a state of ablution at all times and you will have prosperity.”
16. The man said, “I want to be beloved of God and His Messenger .” The Holy Prophet replied, “Like what God and His Messenger Prophet likes and you will be their beloved.”
17. The man said, “I want to be saved from the wrath of God.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Save His creations from your anger and He will save you from His.”
18. The man said, “I want my supplications to be accepted.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Stay away (stop eating) that which is Haram (forbidden) and your supplications will be accepted.”
19. The man said, “I wish that God will save me from abasement on the Day of Judgement.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Save yourself from fornication and adultery and God will save you from abasement.”
20. The man said, “I wish on the Day of Judgement, that God hides my faults from His creations.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Hide the faults of others and God will hide yours on the Day of Judgement.”
21. The man said, “What saves from sins.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Tears of repentance, the entertaining of guests and illnesses.”
22. The man said, “What is greatest goodness.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Good manners, the entertaining of guests and patience.”
23. The man said, “What is the worst sin.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Bad manners and miserliness.”
24. The man said, “What could be your salvation from the wrath of God.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Giving hidden charity and establishing ties of kinship.”
25. The man said, “What could help in extinguishing the fire of Hell.” The Holy Prophet replied, “Showing patience in the face of adversity.”
