Dignity of Selflessness

In Quran E Hakeem it is said by Allah Almighty that:-

“And those who had established home (in this city) and the faith, before them, they love those who migrated to them and find not in their hearts any need  for what they were given, and give preference over themselves, even though poverty happens to be their lot. And, whoever is saved from niggardliness of his own soul, those, they are the success-achievers.”

 Selflessness is also a type of good deeds. The wordily meaning of selflessness is “to prefer”. Its mean that selflessness is to prefer other needs then his/her own need.  To sacrifice your own need for the need of others is Selflessness. The word sacrifice is also used for selflessness. Selflessness can be for one person, for one group or for one country. It is a very good quality. Almost every nation on earth has experiences of wonderful kings, brave enthusiast and noble women and men who sacrificed their material belongings, status or maybe themselves for most or various other common excellent. It is the root of every good deed.  The prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said that:-

   “None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)

In real words the great is that person who is selfless. In reality no work can be done without selflessness. The opposite of selflessness is selfish. The whole life of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) leaded all his life in selflessness. He leaded all his life in this mission. He faced a lot of troubles. He fought battles and faced troubles in these battles. He saw the moments of troubles. This all will not for the His own self. This all was for the Ummah.

   From the court of the Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) NO asker returned with empty hands.  Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) and His wives never ate the full meal of two times. Its meaning is not that He did not have food. He was the leader of the country. He could eat what he wanted but He preferred to give others. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) said that:-

“The best charity is that given when one is in need and struggling.” (Ibn Katheer)

“…And they give others preference over themselves even though they were themselves in need….” (Quran 59:9)

The above mentioned verse seemed to be actually revealed in link with what seemed to be, perhaps, the solitary greatest work of public altruism previously witnessed inside history associated with mankind. The best example of selflessness is the example of Insaar E Madina. Insaar and Muhajreen created the best example of brotherhood. They become brothers of each other. They distributed each and every thing. Hazrat Abdul Rehman told that:-

“When we came to Medina, the Messenger of God established bonds of brotherhood between me and Sa’d b. al-Rabee.  Sa’d said: ‘I am the wealthiest of the Ansar, so I will give you half of all my wealth.  And see which of my wives you prefer, I will divorce her for you, and when she becomes lawful (as a divorcee), you can marry her.’  I (Abdur-Rahman) said to him: ‘I do not need that.  (But tell me), is there a marketplace here where people trade?’  Sa‘ad said: ‘There is the marketplace of Qaynuqa’…   And so, the following day Abdur-Rahman went to the market to begin trading.  Before long, he was once again wealthy, as he had been in Mecca, and able to marry of his own accord.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)

In Quran it is said that:-

“And those who, before them, had homes (in Madina) and had adopted the Faith, love those who emigrate to them, and have no jealousy in their breasts for that which they have been given (from booty and the like), and they give (the emigrants) preference over themselves, even though they were themselves in need.  And whosoever is saved from the covetousness of their own souls, such are they who will be successful.” (Quran 59:9)

Levels of selflessness:-

1.     To treat your servant as a brother.

2.     To treat with Muslims as you’re equal.

3.     To prefer his/her works then your own.

The highest level of selflessness is to please Allah over pleasing the self.

May the great God give us courage to please Him and to serve the humanity. (Ameen)

Source: http://islamicencyclopedia.org/