[2] Some Pathways to Order, Wisdom and Good Outcomes
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Abdullah Bin Amr, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Whoever would love to be delivered from Hellfire and admitted into Paradise, let him meet his end whilst believing in Allah […]
When the Climb Feels Steep, Look to the Lives That Inspire Strength
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy Al-Allamah Abdur Rahman Bin Yahyah Al-Mu’allimee, may Allah have mercy upon him, stated: Allah tested Prophet Ayyoub, peace be upon him, and Prophet Ya’qub, peace be upon him, when he lost his two sons [Yusuf and BinYamin- peace be upon them] as well […]
Polishing the Rusted Heart: Returning to Clarity Through Remembrance and Forgiveness
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: The heart becomes rusty through two things: heedlessness and sin. And it is polished by two things: seeking forgiveness and remembering (Allah). Thus, the one whose heedlessness happens during most of his time, […]
[1] Some Pathways to Order, Wisdom, and Good Outcomes
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Amr Ibn al-Āṣ, may Allah be pleased with him, once wrote to Muʿāwiyah, may Allah be pleased with him, to express his disappointment due to Mu’awiyah being too slow (in proceeding with some matter). So, Muʿāwiyah wrote back to him: “Amma Ba’du: Indeed, […]
A Hidden or Subtle Test Within Praise: A Believer’s Reflection and Inner Caution
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. A man among the companions of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, used to say when he was praised: اللهُمَّ لا تؤاخِذْني بما يقولون، واغفِرْ لي ما لا يعلمونَ “O Allah! Do not take me to account for what […]
When the Battle Is Within: A Reminder to Reflect, Day and Night
The Blameworthy Traits of The Soul Imam Al-Aajurree, may Allāh have mercy upon him, said: If someone said, “Clarify the ugly traits of the soul for me”. It is said to him: They are traits that may have already settled in the soul, and it does not love to be separated from them- numerous traits, […]
Be Steadfast, Unmoved By Trends and Unshaken By People’s Desires
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Be Steadfast, Unmoved By Trends and Unshaken By People’s Desires; Give Precedence to Principle and Consistency Over Popularity Allah [The Exalted] said: وَٱلۡعَصۡرِ إِنَّ ٱلۡإِنسَـٰنَ لَفِى خُسۡرٍ إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ وَعَمِلُواْ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ وَتَوَاصَوۡاْ بِٱلۡحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوۡاْ بِٱلصَّبۡرِ By (the phenomenon of) time (which Allah […]
Generous Victims and the Brave Hearts Who Confessed Their Wrongs – The Radiant Character of Early Muslims
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. It has been reported regarding Muṣ‘ab ibn al-Zubayr, may Allah have mercy upon him, that when he became the governor of Iraq, he once sat to distribute the allowances of the soldiers. He did ordered his announcer to announce: “Where is Amr ibn […]
An Inspiring Example of Wisdom, Selflessness, and Self-Restraint — The Radiant Character of Early Muslims
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Aa’isha, may Allah be pleased with her, said that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said to her, “O Aisha! Were your people (i.e. the Quraish) not close to the Pre-Islamic Period of Ignorance, I would have had the […]
[2] Insights from some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Shaikh Al-Albani used to debate the scholars of theological rhetoric and they used to be like children in his presence, yet he never studied theological rhetoric, rather Allah granted him (sound) speech and knowledge, and there is no proof stronger than the proofs […]
