Precious Fruits
When you see helplessness in yourself
Whenever you see helplessness in yourself, ask the Benefactor, or laziness, resort to the Facilitator. You will not attain good except through obedience to Him, and no good will escape you except through disobedience to Him. Who turned to Him and did not find all his desires fulfilled? And who turned away from Him and left with a benefit? Or attained a purpose from his purposes?
Have you not heard the poet's saying:
At night, I never came to you as a visitor except ... I saw the earth folding for me
Nor did I waver in my determination from your door ... except I stumbled with my hems
The Book: A Glance of the Liver in the Advice of the Son
By Imam Ibn al-Jawzi, advising his son therein
May God bless our Prophet Muhammad and all his family and companions
Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you
