It is reported that ‘Uthmān b. ‘Affān* – Allāh be pleased
with him – once addressed the people in a sermon.He praised Allāh,then said:
O people! Fear Allāh and obey Him, for piety is a valuable
prize.Verily the most intelligent person is he who takes account of himself and
works for what comes after death, and acquires through the light (guidance) of
Allāh a light for the darkness of the grave.
The servant of Allāh should fear lest Allāh the Mighty and
Sublime resurrects him blind though he used to see. A few comprehensive words
can be enough for a wise man, whereas the deaf (who does not listen to guidance)
is being called from afar.
And know that whoever Allāh the Mighty and Sublime is with
has nothing to fear; but whoever Allāh the Mighty and Sublime is against, then in
whom can he hope after Allāh?!
Abū Bakr Al-Daynūrī,Al-Mujālasah wa Jawāhir Al-‘Ilm 4:116,117
Abū Bakr Al-Daynūrī,Al-Mujālasah wa Jawāhir Al-‘Ilm 4:116,117
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Source: https://www.sayingsofthesalaf.net/sermon-of-uthman-on-guidance-before-death/
*‘Uthman b.Affan – The third Rightly Guided Caliph,beloved
Companion of the Prophet.The husband of two of the Prophet’s daughters.One of
those who the Prophet mentioned by name would go to Heaven.
