8. Also accept an invitation from the poor

Dear Islamic brothers! Instead of only establishing good relations with the rich and attending their functions, stay in contact with the poor as well. Whenever they invite you, then accept their invitation. Our pious predecessors رَحِمَهُمُ الـلّٰـهُ تَـعَالٰی used to stay away from the worldly and wealthy people, and they would especially become affectionate towards the poor and would accept their invitations.

Special affection towards the poor people

Muhaddis-e-A’zam Pakistan ‘Allamah Maulana Muhammad Sardar Ahmad Chishti Qaadiri رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه would usually not accept the invitation from the rich, but if he was invited by a poor Muslim, then as far as possible he would accept his invitation and would also admire him for his simple food so that he might not have any sadness in his heart. Once, upon the invitation of a poor man, he went to his home. When he reached there he learnt that his house was like a small hut and situated in a smelly area. He ate the meal at the poor man’s home to make him happy and he never let the poor man feel bad due to the unpleasant smell of the area. However, under normal circumstances, even a slight smell would be unpleasant to him. (Hayat Muhaddis-e-A’zam, pp. 184)

9. Wear simple clothes

Dear Islamic brothers! Wearing simple clothes also leads to humbleness. Whereas there is a fear that by wearing nice clothes one may develop arrogance and showing-off.

A legendary and leading scholar of Shari’ah and Tareeqah, ‘Allamah Maulana Mufti Muhammad Amjad ‘Ali A’zami رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه has written on page 52 of 312-page of the book Bahar-e-Shari’at, part 16 published by Maktaba-tul-Madina, the publishing department of Dawat-e-Islami: It is obligatory to wear clothes that at least cover the Satr-e-Awrat (the parts of the body which must be concealed according to Shari’ah) and are to be protected from hot or cold weather. It is Mustahab to wear clothes for adornment and to express the blessings of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ which He has granted us.