Advice From Imam Ghazali
IMAM al-Ghazali once advised his students on what is the closest, furthest, heaviest, the greatest, the lightest, and the sharpest.
If we meditate, that advice is very meaningful advice. If a Muslim is aware of what Imam al-Ghazali says, God willing he will become a good Muslim in the world and the hereafter.
The following Full Advice of the Meaning of Imam al-Ghazali:
- The Nearest is Dead
Imam al-Ghazali once asked his disciples what is closest to us in this life. Among his students there are those who answered parents, teachers, friends, and relatives. Imam al-Ghazali then explains that the closest to is "Dead", because death is God's promise that will surely befall all the beings of life.
- , The Most Far is the Past
Imam al-Ghazali explains that the most distant is the past, because somehow we can not go back to the past, therefore do not boast goodness in the past. Keep improving the good for today and tomorrow.
3), The Greatest Is Lust
The biggest problem we have to face is Lust. Often Lust plunges man into the abyss until his life in the world is destroyed, and the doom awaits after death.
4), The Most Heavy is Bearing the Trust
Herbs, animals, mountains, and angels all do not accept when Allah SWT. asking them to be the Caliph (leader) in this world, but human beings arrogantly accept Allah's request, causing many people to go to hell for not being able to bear Amanah.
5), The Most Lightweight Is Leaving Prayer
Just because of the small activity, people are willing to leave prayers. Prayer is a pillar of religion. If humans live only for food and pleasure then there is no difference between humans and animals
6), The Most Sharp is the Tongue
With the human tongue hurt and hurt the feelings of his brother. We often hear a wise saying about the dangers of the tongue, namely: "If the sword injures the body there is hope of healing, but if the tongue hurt where the medicine was in search"
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