Anes Ibn Malik (One of the Prophet’s Companions) reports that a Bedouin came to the Messenger of Allah and greeted him in the Mosque. The Messenger of Allah asked him where he came from.The Bedouin said: “I come from far seeking answers to some questions. “Our master told him to ask his questions.
• Q: I wish to be an intelligent man, what should I do?
A: Fear Allah
• Q: I wish to be a loyal servant to Allah and do what He wants me to do:
A: Read the Qur”an.
• Q: I wish to be enlightened and have peace of heart
A: Remember Death.
• Q: I wish to be protected against enemies
A: Trust in Allah.
• Q: I wish to follow the Straight Path
A: Do good to others for Allah”s sake.
• Q: What should I do so that Allah does not abase me?
A: Do not respond to the desires of your flesh.
• Q: I wish to have a long life
A: Praise and thank Allah.
• Q: I wish for prosperity
A: Be in a state of ablution at all times.
• Q: How can I save myself from the hellfire?
A: Protect your eyes and your tongue and your hands and what is below your waistline against Evil.
• Q: How can I cleanse myself from my sins?
A: Shed tears for what you have done and repent by undoing what you have done wrong.
• Q: I wish to be a respectable person.
A: Then, don’t ask for anything from anybody.
• Q: I wish to be honorable.
A: Then don’t divulge the wrong doings of anybody.
• Q: What should I do to protect myself from the tortures of the grave?
A: Recite the Surah Mulk.
• Q: What should one do to be rich?
A: Read the Surah Muzammil.
• Q: How should I calm my fear of the day of last judgment?
A: Remember Allah before you eat anything and before you sleep.
• Q: What should I do to feel the presence of Allah when I make my prayers?
A: Give the utmost care in taking your ablutions and in being clean and pure.