[1] Parents and Teachers – [Few tips on nurturing Children] – Imaam Ibnul Qayyim
And from that which a child is greatly in need of is that his (or her) manners are given attention; for indeed he (or she) is brought up upon the nurturing of his (or her) nurturer during childhood—be it (traits of) fury and anger, stubbornness, hastiness, being quick in following his (or her) desires, heedlessness, excitement […]
Do not be deceived—you may not be described with what you know
In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy How many people know about love of Allaah, its rulings and all the affairs it necessitates; but his heart is deprived of it?! And how many a slave knows and bears witness to the pre-decree of Allaah and the excellence of sufficing oneself […]
Our Salaf: Where have you reached (in your contemplation)?—Ibnul Mubaarak
Some of the companions of Abdullaah Ibnul Mubaarak (rahimahullaah) saw him contemplating, so they said to him: ”Where have you reached (in your contemplation)?” He said:”The Siraat (i.e. the bridge)” [1] ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Reminder: A Tremendous hadeeth about The Siraat and other affairs on Yawmul Qiyaamah Narrated Abu Hurairah (radiyallaahu-anhu): ”The people said, “O Messenger of […]
Our Salaf: There is nothing in the worldly life….–Masrooq (rahimahullaah)
Masrooq (rahimahullaah) said: ”There is nothing in the worldly life that I grieve for, except prostration for the sake of Allaah.” ————————————————————- [Musannaf Ibn Abee Shaybah. 36013]
Two destructive affairs–Abdullaah Ibn Mas’ood
Abdullaah Ibn Mas’ood (radiyallaahu-anhu) said: ”There are two destructive affairs: Self-amazement and despairing of (Allaah’s mercy)” ——————————————— Source: Hilyatul Awliyaa 7/289]
Who is the sensible person?–Ibn Abee Dunyaa
The sensible person is not one who knows (what) is good and evil, but the sensible person is one who knows (what) is good and follows it, and he knows (what) is evil and avoids it. ———————————————————– [Source: العقل وفضله لابن أبي الدنيا page: 56]
The influence of the scholars and righteous worshipers–Imaam Ibnul Qayyim
Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said: Indeed the people only take their scholars and the righteous worshipers as examples to follow; so if the scholars are wicked and the worshipers are ignorant, then calamity will be widespread and trials will become great upon individuals and the general people. —————————————————— [Source: مفتاح دار السعادة 1/160]
Seek Allaah’s Protection from the trial of these two–Imaam Sufyaan Ath-Thawri
Sufyaan Ath-Thawree (rahimahullaah) said: ”Seek the protection of Allaah from the trial of the ignorant worshiper and the wicked scholar; for indeed their trial is temptation for every one who has been put to trial.” —————————————————— [Source: أخلاق العلماء للآجري page: 63]
Whoever fears Allaah–Imaam Ibnul Qayyim
Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said that some of the Salaf (rahimahullaah) said: ”Whoever fears Allaah, everything else will fear him. And whoever does not fear Allaah, he will be made to fear everything.” —————————————————– [source: بدائع الفوائد لابن القيم 2/470]
The saying of Allaah: –[وَٱعۡتَصِمُواْ بِٱللَّهِ هُوَ مَوۡلَٮٰكُمۡۖ فَنِعۡمَ ٱلۡمَوۡلَىٰ وَنِعۡمَ ٱلنَّصِيرُ]—with a short Faa-idah from Imaam Ibnul Qayyim
Allaah (The Most High) said: [وَٱعۡتَصِمُواْ بِٱللَّهِ هُوَ مَوۡلَٮٰكُمۡۖ فَنِعۡمَ ٱلۡمَوۡلَىٰ وَنِعۡمَ ٱلنَّصِيرُ] ”And hold fast to Allah; He is your Maula (Patron, Lord, etc.), what an Excellent Maula (Patron, Lord, etc.) and what an Excellent Helper!” [1] Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said: When you hold fast to Allaah, Allaah will protect you. Allaah will […]
