The root meaning of Taqwa is to avoid what one dislikes. It was reported that Umar bin Al-Khattab asked Ubayy bid Ka'b about Taqwa. Ubay said, "Have you ever walked on a path that has thorns on it" 'Umar said, "yes." Ubayy said, "what did you do then"
He said, "I rolled up my sleeves and struggled."
Ubayy said, "that is Taqwa."
"You cant hate the roots of a tree and not hate the tree. you cant hate your origin and not end up hating your self"
-- Malcolm X |
