He hopes big things from Allah and small things from men but he gives to man (such
consideration as) he does not give to Allah. What is the matter with Allah, glorified be His
praise? He is accorded less (consideration) than what is given to His creatures. Do you ever
fear to be false in your hope in Allah? Or do you not regard Him the centre of your hope?
Similarly, if a man fears man he gives him (such consideration) out of his fear which he does
not give to Allah. Thus, he has made his fear for men ready currency while his fear from the
Creator is mere deferment or promise. This is the case of every one in whose eye this world
appears big (and important) and in whose heart its position is great. He prefers it over Allah,
so he inclines towards it, and becomes its devotee.
The example of the Holy Prophet
