THE POOR MAN!

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   The Poor Man

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It was a usual meeting. The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) was in his place and his companions gathered around him to hear the words of wisdom and guidance. 

Suddenly a poor man in rags appeared, saluted the assembly: 
"Salamun Alaikum" and finding a vacant place, comfortably sat down. The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) had taught them that all Muslims were brothers and in an assembly one should sit wherever one finds a place, regardless of any status.

Now, it so happened that this poor man sat next to a very rich man. The rich man felt disturbed and tried to collect the edges of his dress around himself, so that the poor man did not touch them. The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) observed this and addressing the rich man he said: 
"Perhaps you were afraid that his poverty would affect you?" 

"No, O Messenger of Allah," he said 

"Then perhaps you were apprehensive about some of your wealth flying away to him?" 

"No, O Messenger of Allah." 

"Or you feared that your clothes would become dirty if he touched them?" 

"No, O Messenger of Allah." 

"Then why did you draw yourself and your clothes away from him?" 

The rich man said: "I admit that was the most undesirable thing to do. It was an error and I confess. Now to make amends for it, I will give away half of my wealth to this Muslim brother so that I may be forgiven." 

Just as he said this, the poor man rose and said: "O Prophet of Allah, I do not accept his offer." 

People present were all taken by surprise. They thought the poor man was a fool. But he explained: 
"O Prophet of Allah, I refuse to accept his offer because I fear that I might then become arrogant and ill treat my Muslim brothers the way he did to me." 

SALAAMZ

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muslim_gal1988 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 28 July 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 72	Post Options Post Reply Quote muslim_gal1988 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: THE POOR MAN! Posted: 02 August 2005 at 10:07am
	The Poor Man Author Unknown It was a usual meeting. The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) was in his place and his companions gathered around him to hear the words of wisdom and guidance. Suddenly a poor man in rags appeared, saluted the assembly: "Salamun Alaikum" and finding a vacant place, comfortably sat down. The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) had taught them that all Muslims were brothers and in an assembly one should sit wherever one finds a place, regardless of any status. Now, it so happened that this poor man sat next to a very rich man. The rich man felt disturbed and tried to collect the edges of his dress around himself, so that the poor man did not touch them. The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) observed this and addressing the rich man he said: "Perhaps you were afraid that his poverty would affect you?" "No, O Messenger of Allah," he said "Then perhaps you were apprehensive about some of your wealth flying away to him?" "No, O Messenger of Allah." "Or you feared that your clothes would become dirty if he touched them?" "No, O Messenger of Allah." "Then why did you draw yourself and your clothes away from him?" The rich man said: "I admit that was the most undesirable thing to do. It was an error and I confess. Now to make amends for it, I will give away half of my wealth to this Muslim brother so that I may be forgiven." Just as he said this, the poor man rose and said: "O Prophet of Allah, I do not accept his offer." People present were all taken by surprise. They thought the poor man was a fool. But he explained: "O Prophet of Allah, I refuse to accept his offer because I fear that I might then become arrogant and ill treat my Muslim brothers the way he did to me." SALAAMZ

aisha Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 March 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 113	Post Options Post Reply Quote aisha Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 August 2005 at 11:04am
	thats a good lesson to be learnt.salaam
	aisha

Rose Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07 July 2005 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 167	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rose Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 August 2005 at 3:13pm
	Salaam, I like your posts muslim_gal1988
	A thorn defends the rose,harming only those who would steal the blossom

muslim_gal1988 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 28 July 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 72	Post Options Post Reply Quote muslim_gal1988 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 August 2005 at 8:02pm
	thanx so much rose ur so sweet!! SALAAMZ

Mahmud200 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 June 2009 Status: Offline Points: 111	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mahmud200 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 November 2009 at 3:22am
	I once heard that a Hadith says that "It is more difficult for a rich man to go to Jannah" But doesn't he just have to perform Hajj and all his sins get wipped off? (We often hear so many Fazilats about Hajj) Also, since it is hard for rich to go to Heaven, doesn't it also mean that it is difficult (though not impossible) for powerful people (like politicians or, in ancient times, tribe-leaders) to go to Heaven? Since they had more power and facilities, they will be questioned more. Whereas, it is easier for handicapped people to go to Heaven.