Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Once, during the period of his khilaafat, Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallhu ‘anhu) came to visit Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). At that time, Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was in his final illness. Hazrat Uthman (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) asked him, “What ailment are you experiencing (which is causing you to undergo difficulty)?”
Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) replied, “The thing that is causing me difficulty at this moment is the concern of accountability for my sins.”
Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) then asked him, “Do you have any desire that I may fulfil?” He said, “At this moment, the thing which I desire is the mercy of my Rabb.”
Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) thereafter asked him, “Should I arrange a doctor to treat you?” He replied, “The real doctor (i.e. Allah Ta’ala who has the ability to cure) is the One who has caused me to fall ill.”
Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) then asked him, “Should I not stipulate a allowance to be given to you from the public treasury?” He replied, “At this time, I have no need for it.”
Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said, “Perhaps it may be of benefit to your daughters.” Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said, “Do you fear poverty afflicting my daughters? I have instructed them to recite Surah Waaqiah every night, as I heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) say, ‘The one who recites Surah Waaqiah every night, poverty will never afflict him.’” (Usdul Ghaabah 3/381)
