modesty. Moreover, he actively encouraged others to adopt the same.

The simplicity and teachings of Prophet ꜤĪsā عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم

Sayyidunā ꜤUmar b. Sulaym رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه narrates:

Once, Prophet ꜤĪsā عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم visited his disciples in a state of utmost simplicity. He was wearing a woollen robe and simple pants, was barefoot, and had nothing covering his head. His complexion had changed due to hunger and his lips were dry from thirst. He greeted his disciples and said, “O Banī Isrāˈīl! If I wished, by Allah’s command, the entire world and its luxuries could come to my feet, but I do not desire such things. O Banī Isrāˈīl! Always consider the world as insignificant and unworthy of respect, and it will humble itself before you. Condemn the world, and your Hereafter will be adorned. Never forsake the Hereafter in favour of worldly respect and admiration, for the world is not worthy of honour or reverence. It calls you daily toward new afflictions and losses; so, beware of its deception.”

He further said, “O people! Do you know where my home is?”

The people asked, “O Prophet of Allah, where is your home?”

He replied, “The masājid are my place of stay, my hunger serves as my satisfaction, my feet are my conveyance, and the shining moon at night is my lamp. Performing prayer on cold winter nights is my most beloved act. My food consists of dry leaves and grass, the same that animals eat. My clothing is wool. Fear of Allah is my sign, and the poor and destitute are my dearest companions. I begin my morning with no worldly possessions, and I end my night in the same state. Yet, I do not concern myself with how wealthy someone else might be. In this state, I consider myself the most fortunate and content (because I am pleased