Parables In The Sunnah – A Parable Illustrating The Behaviour of Moths and Humanity’s Tendency for Impulsive Actions
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.
Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “My example and the example of the people is that of a man who made a fire, and when it lit what was around it, moths and other insects started falling into the fire. The man tried (his best) to prevent them (from falling into the fire), but they overpowered him and rushed into the fire. Similarly, I take hold of the knots at your waist (belts) to prevent you from falling into the fire, but you insist on falling into it”. [Sahih Al-Bukhari. 6483]