During the era of Nabi Moosa (\u2018alaihis salaam), the Banu Israa-eel experienced a very severe drought. The people thus went to Nabi Moosa (\u2018alaihis salaam) and requested him to make du\u2018aa to Allah Ta\u2018ala to send down rain. Nabi Moosa (\u2018alaihis salaam) instructed them to accompany him to a mountain. When ascending the mountain, Nabi Moosa (\u2018alaihis salaam) instructed, \u201cNo man who has committed a sin should follow me (up this mountain).\u201d<\/p>\n
When Nabi Moosa (\u2018alaihis salaam) said this, more than half the people left the gathering and dispersed. Again, Nabi Moosa (\u2018alaihis salaam) addressed the remainder of his people saying, \u201cNo person who has committed a sin should follow me (up this mountain).\u201d Hence, everyone left the gathering, leaving behind only one person by the name of Barkh Al-\u2018Aabid (the worshipper), who was one-eyed.<\/p>\n
Nabi Moosa (\u2018alaihis salaam) asked him, \u201cDid you not hear what I said?\u201d In response, Barkh confirmed that he had heard what Nabi Moosa (\u2018alaihis salaam) had said. Nabi Moosa (\u2018alaihis salaam) then asked him, \u201cSo, did you never commit a sin?\u201d Barkh answered by saying, \u201cI do not recall committing any sin except one (doubtful) matter which I will mention to you. If it is a sin, I will return (with the rest of the people).\u201d<\/p>\n
When Nabi Moosa (\u2018alaihis salaam) asked him to explain the doubtful matter, he explained that on one occasion whilst walking on the road, he passed by a house with an open door. He looked into the house with the eye that was now blind, and saw someone inside. He reprimanded his eye saying, \u201c(Despite) being part of my body you hasten towards sin! From now on you will not accompany me.\u201d He then poked his eye with his finger and removed his eye ball from its socket. Barkh then asked Nabi Moosa (\u2018alaihis salaam), \u201cIf this is a sin then I will return.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nabi Moosa (\u2018alaihis salaam) replied, \u201cThis is not a sin. O Barkh, You beseech (Allah Ta\u2018ala) for rain!\u201d Barkh began making du\u2018aa, \u201cO the Being Who is the purest. O the Being Who is the purest. Whatever is by You will never diminish. Your treasures will never be depleted and You have never been associated with stinginess. So, what is this (treatment) which You are not (usually) known for? (Please) send rain down to us at this very moment.\u201d Very soon thereafter Allah Ta\u2018ala sent down rain and they returned while wading through mud.<\/p>\n
(Kitaabut Tawwaabeen pg. 65)<\/em><\/p>\n Lessons:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. The nafs (carnal self) will always try and incite a person towards evil and sin. Therefore, it is necessary for him to constantly keep his nafs in check, and sometimes to even impose a penalty on himself when the nafs gets the better over him. Since it is not permissible to cause physical harm to oneself, one may stipulate some \u2018ibaadah (such as 10 rakaats of nafl salaah, or a nafl fast, etc.), or impose a monetary penalty on himself. Insha-Allah, this will greatly assist one in completely abandoning sin.<\/p>\n 2. A person\u2019s piety and abstaining from sin bring about great blessings in his\/her life. One such aspect in which they play a big role is in the acceptance of du\u2018aas. In this incident, through the blessings of the piety of Barkh (rahimahullah), his du\u2018aa was accepted by Allah Ta\u2018ala and the drought of the Bani Israa-eel was removed.<\/p>\n
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