In the name of Allah,

The Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate

 Thanks are due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings are due to the best of mankind, Prophet Muhammad may Allah bless him and all his family and Companions.

( Asceticism )

How the world life equal inside Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) himself.

           Praised be Allah Who guided us to the righteous path. Our Lord!, let not our hearts deviate (from the truth) after You  have guided us , and grant us mercy from You; Truly, you are the Bestower. We testify that there is no god but Allah Who has no partners and  Muhammad is His slave and Messenger who was sent to the people to admonish them. Peace be upon Prophet Muhammad, who brought the good tidings of Heaven and warned people against Hellfire. 

 

It is of relevance to begin this chapter with recounting the following story:  

              [Harun Arrasheed] said once to [Ibn-Essammak] … "Preach me! " while Arrasheed was having a cup of water in his hand, then Ibn-essammak said to him: You, Commander of the Faithful!.. What do  you think if you were about to perish of thirst and you were denied a sip of this water, would you give all your kingdom in return for that sip?… Arrasheed answered: Yes!.. Then, Ibn-essammak added: " And  what  if  you  could