One
day, Malik bin Dinar (rahimaullah) was passing by a place when he
noticed a young man wearing old clothes and crying by the roadside. His
name was Uthbah. Sweat was dripping down his body even though the
temperature was very cold at that time. Malik bin Dinar became very
surprised at this scene and asked Uthbah, “Oh young man, why are you
crying? And why are you sweating during this cold temperature?”
Uthbah replied, “Once, I committed a sin at this place. Today, as I was passing by this place, I remembered that sin.”
Source: Obtained from the book “Tambihul Ghafileen” by Shaikh Abul Laith Samarkandi.
Look
how pious were the early Muslims. Today, we are committing thousands of
sins, yet, we are walking around with happiness and joy as if we have
nothing to worry about.
May Allah guide me and all towards the right path. Prayers requested.
