The Best of then and Now

It is reported that Mujâhid – Allâh have mercy on him – said:

Those who strive and exert themselves (al-mujtahid) amongst you today are like those who used to play around amongst those before you.

Wakî’ b. Al-Jarrâh, Al-Zuhd article 221.

More:

  1. Knowledge transforms the student
  2. The Age of Knowledge
  3. Actions speak louder
  4. Start studying early [don’t be an ignorant shaykh]
  5. Two Requirements for Knowledge
  6. Eating to Fast [not Fasting to Eat]
  7. Who to Love and Trust, Hate and Suspect [signs of sincerity]

May 26, 2010

Topics: Good deeds, knowledge, The Companions, worship

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4 Responses to “The Best of then and Now”

  1. umm-mu'aadh on May 27, 2010 01:29

    Allahu Akbar!!!

  2. owaisalhashimi on May 28, 2010 10:54

    Wa alaykumus-salam,
    It means the further back you go amongst the generations of Muslim, the more pious the people generally were. So relatively speaking, a person who exerted himself in righteous deeds amongst the generation following the Companions would only be like those of the Companions who strove less than the others – relatively speaking.
    This statement is a recognition of the superiority of the Companions – Mujahid was one of the Tabi'un or students of the Companions. And it is an encouragment for his generation to strive and worship Allah even more, although there were great pious individuals in this generation.

  3. Ismail on May 28, 2010 12:37

    Assalamualaikum Brother
    Can you please explain the above saying.
    JazaakAllaahu Khayraa

  4. Rayanne on May 29, 2010 04:28

    Subhan'Allah! What does it make us then? Insha'Allah we all strive harder :)