Our Salaf: Thaabit Al-Bunaanee–the night prayer!
Thaabit Al-Bunaanee (rahimahullaah) used to pray at night and fast during the day. He used to say: “There is nothing I find more pleasing to my heart than the night prayer.” —————————— Sifatus Safwa 3/262
Our Salaf: Al’Hasan’s Statement “…shaytaan desires to overcome this person!”
It was said to Al-Hasan Al-Basri (rahimahullaah): “Indeed, such and such person does not admonish anyone and he says, ‘I am afraid of saying something that I do not do.’” Al-Hasan said: ”So when will he do what he says? Shaytaan desires to overcome this person, so that he neither enjoin good upon anyone nor […]
Our Salaf: Aamir Bin Abdi Qais at the time of death!
Alqamah Ibn Murthid (rahimahullaah) said: Aamir Bin Abdi Qais (rahimahullaah) wept when death came upon him; so it was said to him, “Do you despair because of death, so you weep?” He said, “Why should I not weep and who is more worthy of that than I?! By Allaah! Neither am I weeping out of […]
[2] Signs of the Sound Heart—Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah)
”When it misses an act of obedience (or devotion to Allaah), it finds the pain greater than the pain of the covetous one who misses his wealth and is deprived of it.” ——————————————————————————— [Slightly paraphrased. Source: Ighaatha Al-Lahfaan page: 68]
The difference between (mere) love of leadership and loving to be (an upright leader) for sake of calling to the path of Allaah-[Imaam Ibnul Qayyim]
In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said: It is the difference between [exalting the command of Allaah and sincerity to Him] and [love of exalting oneself and hastening towards fulfilling pleasures]. Indeed the one who is sincere to Allaah and exalts Him loves that his Lord is […]
[1] Signs of the Sound Heart—Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah)
Neither does it become lax in the remembrance of its Lord nor does it get tired of serving Him (i.e. carrying out acts of obedience and keeping away from disobedience). It does not become habituated with other than Him, except the one who directs it to its Lord; mentions Him to it and reminds it […]
[1] Those Who Call Unsuspecting Muslims to Shirk- All affairs are in Allaah’s Control!
Allaah (The Most High) said: لَيۡسَ لَكَ مِنَ ٱلۡأَمۡرِ شَىۡءٌ أَوۡ يَتُوبَ عَلَيۡہِمۡ أَوۡ يُعَذِّبَهُمۡ فَإِنَّهُمۡ ظَـٰلِمُونَ ”Not for you (O Muhammad), but for Allah) is the decision; whether He turns in mercy to (pardons) them or punishes them; verily, they are the Zalimun (polytheists, disobedients, and wrong-doers, etc.) [3:128] Narrated Sahl (radiyallaahu-anhu) that he […]
A Hadeeth of the Messenger and two statements from Two Imaams of the Sunnah- Enough to Busy the Hearts with Sincerity and Not Love of Leadership
Abu Hurairah (radiyallaahu-anhu) said: I heard the Messenger of Allaah (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) saying: Indeed, the first of the people who will be judged on the Day of Judgment will be a man who died a martyr (in battle). He will be brought forth and (Allaah) will make known to him His Favours and he will acknowledge […]
Our Salaf: An observation of Shaqeeq Al-Balkhiy during his era
Shaqeeq Al-Balkhiy (rahimahullaah) said: Corruption has entered the people in six affairs: Weakness in their intention with regards to deeds performed for the afterlife. Their bodies have become dependent on their desires. They have been overwhelmed by prolonged hopes whilst their lifespans come close to an end. They follow their desires and fling the Sunnah […]
Our Salaf: Ahamd Ibn Aasim Al-Antaakiy–The Most Beneficial Intellect
Ahmad Ibn Aasim Al-Antaakiy (rahimahullaah) said: The most beneficial intellect is the one that makes you acknowledge the blessings Allaah; aids you in being grateful and oppose (evil) desires. ——————————————————————————– Seerah As-Salaf As-Saaliheen. 1/1073. chapter: A mention of the At-baa At-Taabi’een. Maktabah Shaamilah]
