True Islam is a beautiful way of life. Wise sages such as Rumi, Al-Ghazali and Bediuzzaman taught later generations how to live such beautiful lives that are inspired and guided by Islam, that are filled with worship, understanding of humanity and mercy.
Wise Muslims have always followed such a beautiful path, right through the centuries. They demonstrated some very good things for modern human beings to emulate. Seven of these are listed below.
1. They were constantly aware of the Divine and thus they lived their lives in harmony with it. They did this through many ways, but one of the most special things that they did was to live in accordance with the Sunnah (way) of the Last Messenger who was sent by God to guide humanity.
2. They did everything in a balanced and moderate way, doing things according to correct priorities.
3. They neither harmed others nor allowed others to harm themselves, or innocents, if they had any say over the matter.
4. Indeed they were kind and merciful with all living beings, from small animals to the Children of Adam and Eve.
5. They lived in harmony with their neighbours and their environment, knowing that God has made humanity care takers of the world. Where they lived they avoided harming eco-systems and instead they improved them through tree planting, falaj systems, reservation and garden making. Their traditional ways of agriculture and horticulture benefitted both human beings and wildlife alike.
6. They were peace-loving but were prepared to stand up for what was right.
7. They possessed two special treasures. The first treasure was empathy which allowed them to “stand in another’s shoes and see the world through their eyes”. Through this skill one may understand another’s feelings, motivations and needs and one may communicate in a deeper and more satisfactory way – it was something possessed by most ancient people but which has been tragically lost by many modern ones. Empathy is a foundation of human wisdom.
The second treasure was Wisdom itself and through it they understood the nature of the world, why we are here, what we are here for, how we should behave and all the sensible attitudes that one should take in life.
Between them these two treasures are worth far more than gold and diamonds for the one who posess them, yet they may often seem incomprehensible and intangible to the one who does not.
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