2. *The Garden of Guidance*
3. Allah, Mighty and Majestic, said:
“Those unto whom We gave the Scripture before it, they believe in it,” (28:52)
“And when it is recited unto them, they say: We believe in it. Lo! it is the Truth from our Lord. Lo! even before it we were of those who surrender (unto Him).” (28:53)
“And when it is recited unto them, they say: We believe in it. Lo! it is the Truth from our Lord. Lo! even before it we were of those who surrender (unto Him).” (28:53)
“These will be given their reward twice over, because they are steadfast and repel evil with good, and spend of that wherewith We have provided them,” (28:54)
8. And on the authority of 'Amr ibn 'Abasah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said:
9. "I came to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and said, 'O Messenger of Allah, what is Islam?'
10. He replied, 'Pleasant speech and feeding others.'
11. I asked, 'What is faith (Iman)?'
12. He replied, 'Patience and tolerance.'
13. I asked, 'Which expression of Islam is best?'
14. He said, 'That the Muslims are safe from one's tongue and hand.'
15. I asked, 'Which expression of faith is best?'
16. He said, 'Good character.'"
17. Narrated by Ahmad.
Benefit:
18. Ibn Abi al-Dunya mentioned with his chain of transmission, saying:
19. Ibrahim ibn Dawud (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
20. "One of the wise men said:
21. 'Indeed, Allah has servants who meet afflictions with a cheerful countenance.'
22. He said, 'Those are the ones whose hearts have been purified from the worldly life.'
23. Then he said:
24. Wahb ibn Munabbih said:
25. 'I found in the Psalms of David
26. that Allah Almighty says:
27. "O David, do you know who among people will cross the Sirat fastest?
28. Those who are pleased with My decree,
29. and whose tongues remain moist with My remembrance."'"