He prescribed me with seven

Reference: Siyar A’laam an-Nubalaa v2 p46

Abu Dharr رضي الله عنه said:

My close friend [Muhammad] ﷺ prescribed me with [the following] seven:

1) That I love the poor, and remain close to them;

2) That I look at those [in society] who are less privileged than me;

3) That I do not ask (beg) anyone for anything;

4) That I maintain kinship ties, even if they (relatives) turn away (don’t want to maintain ties);

5) That I speak the truth, even if it is bitter;

6) That I do not fear, for the sake of Allaah, the blame of the blamers;

7) That I frequently say:

« لا حول و لا قوة إلا بالله »

«There is no might nor power except with Allaah»

…for indeed it is from the treasure below the ‘Arsh [of Allaah].


Translation originally published on 24 September, 2017.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.