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 [ […]
Our Salaf: Yusuf Ibn Asbaat speaks about humility
Yusuf bin Asbaat (rahimahullaah) was asked: What is the height of humility? He said: ”You do not meet anyone except that you consider him more virtuous than yourself.” [Siyar. 9/170]
A Few Reminders for the youth!
Remember this whenever you are aggressive or abrupt in speech towards elders due to being deceived by your youth Allaah (The Most High) said: اللَّهُ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُمْ مِنْ ضَعْفٍ ثُمَّ جَعَلَ مِنْ بَعْدِ ضَعْفٍ قُوَّةً ثُمَّ جَعَلَ مِنْ بَعْدِ قُوَّةٍ ضَعْفًا وَشَيْبَةً يَخْلُقُ مَا يَشَاءُ وَهُوَ الْعَلِيمُ الْقَدِيرُ ”Allah is He Who created you in […]
Be fair in your dealings and may Allaah bless you!
Allaah (The Most High) said: أَوۡفُواْ ٱلۡكَيۡلَ وَلَا تَكُونُواْ مِنَ ٱلۡمُخۡسِرِينَ وَزِنُواْ بِٱلۡقِسۡطَاسِ ٱلۡمُسۡتَقِيمِ وَلَا تَبۡخَسُواْ ٱلنَّاسَ أَشۡيَآءَهُمۡ وَلَا تَعۡثَوۡاْ فِى ٱلۡأَرۡضِ مُفۡسِدِينَ وَٱتَّقُواْ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَكُمۡ وَٱلۡجِبِلَّةَ ٱلۡأَوَّلِينَ “Give full measure, and cause no loss (to others).”And weigh with the true and straight balance. “And defraud not people by reducing their things, nor do evil, […]
