- During civil disturbance like an adolescent camel |36| who has neither a back Strong enough for riding nor udders for milking.
36___ 'laboon' means a milk camel and "ibnol-laboon“ means its two year old young. in this age the young is neither suitable for riding nor does it has udders which could be milked. it is called “ibnol-laboon“ because in this period of two years its mother bears another young and begins yielding milk again.
The intention is that during civil disturbance or trouble a man should behave in such a manner that he may be regarded of no consequence and ignored. No need should be felt for his participation in either party. This is because during mischief only dissociation can save from molestation. Of course , when the clash is between right and wrong it is not permissible to keep aloof nor can it be called civil disturbance: but on such occasions it is obligatory to rise up for the support of right and suppression of wrong. For example. during the battles of Jamal and Siffeen it was obligatory to support the right and to flight against the wrong.
2. He who adopts greed as a habit devalues himself; he who discloses his hardship agrees to humiliation; and he who allows his tongue to overpower his soul debases the soul.
3. Miserliness is shame; cowardice is a defect; poverty disables an intelligent man from arguing his case; and a destitute person is a stranger in his home town.
4. Incapability is a catastrophe; endurance is bravery; abstinence is riches; self-restraint is a shield (against sin); and the best companion is submission-(to Allah’s will).
5. Knowledge is a venerable estate; good manners are new dresses; and thinking is clear mirror.
6. The bosom of the wise is the safe of his secrets; cheerfulness is the bond of friendship; effective forbearance is the grave of short-comings.
Expressing this meaning, he said:
Mutual reconciliation is the covering for shortcomings; and he who admires himself attracts many opponents against him. I 37 I
37___ . In the last phrase. Ameer al-Momlneen has described the consequences and effects resulting from self-admiration namely that it creates the feeling of hatred and humiliation-against others Thus the man who manifests his greatness by every pretext In order to make himself conspicuous is never regarded with esteem. People being to despise him because of his mental condition in seeking self-conspicuity and are not prepared to accord him the worth which he relay has, much less to regard him as he himself thinks to be.
7. Charity is an effective cure, and the actions of people in their present life will be before their eyes in the next life. I 38 I
38_____ This saying comprises of two phrases:
The first sentence relates to charity and Ameer al-Momineen has described it as an effective cure, because when a man helps the poor and the destitute by alms they pray for his health and recovery from the depth of their hearts and therefore their prayer is granted and brings him cure. in this connection. there Is the saying of the Holy Prophet that “Cure your sick by charity.
The second sentence relates to the disclosure of actions on the Day of Judgement. namely that the good and bad deeds which a person performs in this world cannot be perceived by human senses because of the Veil of material elements but on the Day of Judgement when material curtains
will be lifted they will so appear before the eyes that there will be no possibility of denial by anyone, Thus, Allah has said:
On that day shall come out people (from their graves) in (scattered) groups, to be shown their own deeds. Then he who has done an atom-weight of good shall see it. And he who has done an atom-weight of evil shall see it. (Quraan, 99:6-8)
8. How wonderful is man that he speaks with fat, talks with a piece of Hesh, hears with a bone and breathes through a hole.
9. When this world advances towards anyone (with its favours) it attributes to him other’s good; and when it turns away from him it deprives him of his own good. I 39 I
39___ The meaning is that when a man's fortune is helpful and the world is favourable to him then people describe his performances with exaggeration and give credit to him for others" actions as well, while if a man loses the favour of the world and the clouds of ill-luck and misfortune engulf him, they ignore his virtues and do not at all tolerate even to recall his name.
they are friends of him whom the world favours and the toes of him whom the world hits.
10. Meet people in such a manner that if you die they should weep for you and if you live they should long for you. I40 I
40___ To the person who behaves with others with benignity and mannerilness, people extend their hand of co-operation, they honour and respect him and shed tears after his death. Therefore, a person should lead such an agreeable life that no one should have any complaint against him, nor should any harm be caused by him to anyone so that during life
he should attract others and after death too he should be remembered in good words.
To be continued............
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