source: http://www.shaykh.org/
ALWAYS GRATEFUL
from the teachings of Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat Sahib
by Huda
By utilising the following parable Shaykh teaches us that the quality of gratitude is something that we should adopt in every situation and every condition:
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Harb rahmatullahi alayhi heard of a burglary that took place within his neighbourhood during the night. In the morning along with his companions he went to give his condolences to the people of the household in order to alleviate any sorrow that they may be suffering.
As Shaykh Muhammad ibn Harb rahmatullahi alayhi entered the home, the owner of the house asked for food to be prepared for the guests. The Shaykh expressed his thanks and said that they had come to give their condolences, after hearing of the distressful event that occurred last night.
To this the home owner replied that I am grateful for your visit but since the burglary there have been three shukrs that have become incumbent upon me.
Firstly, I realised that Alhamdulilah, unlike the thief I have never taking any wealth belonging to another person
Secondly, if the thief desired he could've taken everything here but he didn't
Finally, my greatest shukr is that, my worldly wealth has been affected, yet my Deen has been left unaffected, I am still able to perform salah, sabr, fasting, and tilaawah. Despite what has happened my deen is still intact."
link: http://shaykh.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/always-grateful/
