Library Ethics Greater Sins Chapter 24 The Twenty-Second Greater Sin:Khayanat 2. Trust of the Holy Prophet (S)
2. Trust of the Holy Prophet (S)
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2. Trust of the Holy Prophet (S)
Both Shias as well as Sunnis agree that before his passing away the Holy Prophet (S) had said,
“I leave among you two weighty things, the Book of Allah and my Progeny.”
The Prophet’s words after this, according to history are,
“On the Day of QiyÄma I will question you concerning them (as to how you have safeguarded them)”
According to TafsÄ«r Majmaul Bayan: The Qur’an and the Progeny have been referred to as “two weighty things” because to follow them is a very difficult task indeed. A true Muslim is one who is able to carry the weight of this responsibility. A Muslim must obey the Qur’anic orders and follow the Ahl ul-Bayt (a.s.). Alas! The followers of Muhammad (S) did not safeguard the important trusts.
“And the Apostle cried out: O my Lord! Surely my people have treated this Qur’an as a forsaken thing.”
(Surah al-FurqÄn 25:30)
May Allah (S.w.T.) not include us in that majority of people about whom the Prophet (S) shall complain to Allah (S.w.T.).
