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Default Re: Morals and Manners Notes - Ibn Hazm Al Andalusi - 06-29-2007

Ibn Hazm says:

45. Guard against taking pleasure in any way that will harm your soul and is not required of you by the religious law nor by virtue.
Notes:
  • The Prophet said "Hell is surrounded by desires" and it is fair to say that Islam generically condemns desires as usually, the desires of our souls are inclined towards evil.
  • Unfortunately, this has led people to the perception that any type of pleasure in this world is starkly condemned by Islam and should always be kept from. Should they find themselves laughing or smiling, or eating good food, they automatically condemn themselves as if they sinned.
  • The natural state of the soul is that it desires pleasure. And though this desire often leads people into forbidden actions, this inclination towards desire is something we should thank Allah for since if we did not have it, our striving towards Jannah would be extremely minimized.
  • The point here is, feed your soul from pleasure which is halal. Laugh, like the Prophet laughed and smile like he smiled. Eat like the Prophet - and all the Messengers - ate ["O you Messengers! Eat of the good things and act righteously"] for it leads to virtue.
   
 
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