There is cure in righteousness

[Faizan-e-Mustafa]

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful and, Peace and Blessings of Almighty Allah be upon the Chosen Prophet.

 

Sayyidunaa Ibrahim din Adham (may Allah azzawajal be pleased with him) reports that a man from Banu Israel Slaughtered a she-goat in front of its mother. Immedediately after slaughtering it, his hand withered. Only moments laters, a baby sparrow fell to the ground from its nest and wriggled in bewilderment. The man lifted the bird and placed it back in the nest. As a result, Allah azzawajal cured the man's hand from the discomfort.

 

Moral:

This story teaches us that there are potential detrimental affects in sinful behaviour and in harming others. Conversely, righteousness and removing harm from others undoubtedly leads to benefit. Therefore we should refrain from harming others and commiting sinful behaviour. If we do sin by mistake then we should immediately repent and perform good, in order to rectify the imbalance caused by the sin.

 

In the story the man commited a sin by sacrificing the she-goat in front of its mother. As a result of causing harm to the mother, the man's hand became withered. However, he immediately showed compassion to the small sparrow and saved its life. hence Allah azzawajal relieved the man from his sufferings.

 

[Ghulam E Mustafa]

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