Jami' al-Saghir / Jam' al-Jawami' (al-Suyuti) 454-4b

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"O Mu'adh, you are going to people of the Book, and they will ask you about the keys of Paradise. So inform them that the keys of Paradise are: there is no god but Allah. It pierces everything until it reaches Allah, nothing hinders it from Him. Whoever comes with it on the Day of Resurrection, sincerely, its weight will outweigh every sin. O Mu'adh, be humble before Allah, He will raise you. And be small in regard to this world, wisdom will hate you, for whoever is humble before Allah and is small in regard to this world, Allah will make wisdom appear from his heart upon his tongue. Do not judge, and do not say anything except with knowledge. If a matter becomes unclear to you, ask and do not be shy. Seek counsel, for the one who seeks counsel is helped, and the one consulted is trusted. Then exert yourself, for Allah, if He knows good in you, will grant you success. If something is confused for you, stop and hold back until you clarify it, or write to me about it. Do not issue a judgment concerning what you do not find in the Book of Allah or in my Sunnah, except after consultation. Beware of desire, for it is the leader of the wretched to the Fire. When you come to them, establish the Book of Allah among them, refine their manners, and teach them the Qur'an. The Qur'an will lead them to truth and to good character. Place people in their ranks, for they are not equal except in the prescribed punishments, not in good or evil, according to what they are upon of that. Do not show favoritism in the command of Allah, and render the trust to them in small and great matters. Accept what is easy from those who have no means, and upon you is gentleness. If you do wrong, apologize to the people and hasten to repentance. If they insult you out of ignorance, explain to them until they understand. Do not hold grudges against them, and abolish the affairs of the Jahiliyyah except what Islam has made good. Present morals according to the morals of Islam, and do not present them upon anything else in matters. Be attentive to the people in admonitions. Moderation, moderation, and prayer, prayer, for it is the pillar of this affair. Make it your main concern, and prefer its occupation over other occupations. Be gentle with the people in everything that overwhelms them, and do not test them. Observe the time of each prayer; if it is gentler for them, pray with them at its beginning, middle, or end. Pray Fajr in winter and make it early, and recite at length according to what they can bear, so they do not tire of the command of Allah nor dislike it. Pray Dhuhr in winter at the start of its time after the sun passes its zenith, and 'Asr at the start of its time while the sun is still bright. Pray Maghrib when the disk of the sun sets. Pray it in winter and summer at one fixed time unless there is an excuse. Delay 'Isha somewhat, for the night is long, unless something else is gentler for them. In summer, make Fajr bright, for the night is short and the sleepers will catch it. Pray Dhuhr after the shadow has extended and the winds have cooled. Pray 'Asr in the middle of its time. Pray Maghrib when the sun sets, and 'Isha when the twilight disappears, unless something else is gentler for them. Remind the people often, and follow admonition with admonition, for it is more effective for those who act to do what Allah loves. Do not fear the blame of any blamer concerning Allah, and fear Allah, to whom you will return. O Mu'adh, I know of your trial in the religion, the wealth that has gone from you, and the debt that has burdened you. I have made the gift lawful for you, so if something is given to you, accept it."

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