Our Salaf: Ibraaheem Ibn Adham wrote to Sufyaan Ath-Thawri
Ibraaheem Ibn Adham (rahimahullaah) wrote to Sufyaan Ath-Thawri (rahimahullaah) and said: ”Whoever knows what he is seeking for (i.e. paradise etc), he will belittle the deeds he performs. Whoever allows his eye sight to roam freely (i.e. looking at everything), his sorrow will be prolonged. Whoever prolongs his hopes (i.e. in coveting the worldly pleasures […]
Our Salaf: Abdur-Rahmaan Bin Qais—Too much mention of other affairs unnecessarily!
He (rahimahullaah) said: ”Does not one of you feel shy that the beast he rides and the thobe he wears are mentioned more than remembrance of Allaah?!” ———————————————————————————————————————– [Source: Seeratus Salaf As-Saaleh by: Imaam Ismaaeel Bin Muhammad Bin Fadl Al-Asbahaanee (535AH: Chapter: A mention of those who followed the companions in righteousness]
Our Salaf: Umar Ibnul Khattaab–The best of deeds is the fulfilment of….
Umar Ibnul Khattaab (radiyallaahu-anhu) said: The best of deeds is the fulfillment of what Allaah has made obligatory, refraining from what Allaah has forbidden out of fear of Him and having a truthful intention in (hoping) for what Allaah has with Him (of reward in the hereafter). —————————————————————– [Jaami-ul Uloom Wal-Hikam:page:379]
Our Salaf: Bishr Ibn Al-Haarith-an example of humility
A man came to Bishr Ibn Al-Haarith (rahimahullaah) and kissed (his forehead), saying: O Abu Nasr my master! So when the man left, Bishr said to his companions: “A man loves another man based on news he presumes to (be true). And it may be that the one who has that love will be saved […]
Our Salaf: Fudayl Ibn Iyaad
Fudayl Ibn Iyaad (rahimahullaah) said: ”By Allaah! It is not permissible for you to harm neither a dog nor a pig without right; so how can you harm a muslim?!” —————————————————– [Siyar A’laam An-Nubulaa 8/427]
Our Salaf: Dahhaak Bin Muzaahim–why he used to weep at sunset
Whenever Dahhaak Bin Muzaahim (rahimahullaah) reached the night, he used to weep; so he was asked, ”what makes you weep.” He said: ”I do not know which of my deeds have been raised today (i.e. accepted by Allaah)” —————————— [تحذيب الكمال – 13/295 ]
[4] Beware of Goldie [Abu Usama (The Man of Bidah)] and Suffice yourself with this Lecture by Ustaadh Abu Iyaad Titled:The Difference Between Ahlus Sunnah and The Innovators In Being Grateful To Allaah
Link: The Difference Between Ahlus Sunnah & The Innovators In Being Grateful To Allaah by Abu Iyaad This lecture was delivered at Markaz Mu-aadh [Slough (May Allaah protect them. Aameen)]
Abu Haazim informs them of his sources of wealth and why he does not fear poverty
It was said to Abu Haazim (rahimahullaah): What is your wealth? He said: I have two (sources) of wealth by way of which I cannot fear poverty: Reliance upon Allaah and not being desperate for what people possess. It was said to him: ”Do you not fear poverty?” He said: ”Should I fear poverty when […]
[2] Good Manners- [The effects of Shyness and Obscenity]
Anas Ibn Maalik (radiyallaahu-anahu) narrated that the Prophet (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) said: ”Shyness (1) does not reside in anything except that it beautifies it. And obscenity does not reside in anything except that it uglifies it.” (2) ———————————————————————————————————————————————- (1) It is that shyness in the presence of Allaah, which prevents a person from abandoning obligations and committing […]
[1] Good Manners
Aa’isha (radiyallaahu-anhaa) said: The Prophet (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) used to say: اللَّهُمَّ كَمَا حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي ”O Allaah! Just as you have made my physical appearance good (or perfect without defects);then make my manners good.” ————————————————————————————– [Reported by Imaam Ahmad (rahimahullaah). Number: 23871] Imaam Imaam Albaani (rahimahullaah) said this hadeeth is authentic without the addition [ […]
