Two Calamities Upon a Servant at The Time of Death Related to His (Her) Wealth
In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy Yahyaa Ibn Mu’aadh (rahimahullaah) said: ”The creation have not heard (something) similar to two calamities upon a slave with regards to his wealth at the time of death; so it was said, ‘’what are they?’’ He said, ‘’All of it is taken away […]
Not Every Righteous or Well-Mannered Man Is Suitable For Leadership Or to Be Placed In a Position of Authority
Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullaah) stated whilst discussing the subject matter of Imtihaan (i.e. testing): And likewise, when he (i.e. a person) desires to give someone a position of authority, he tests him (imtahanahu), just as Umar Ibn Abdul Azeez commanded his servant to test Ibn Abee Moosaa (yamtahinahu) when his mannerism amazed him (somewhat), so […]
A Reminder to Those Who Shy Away From Warning Against Ahlul Bidah and Those Who Sit With Them After Being Aware of Their Danger
Imaam Ibn Rajab (rahimahullaah) said: [ أما أهل البدع والضلالة ومن تشبه بالعلماء وليس منهم فيجوز بيان جهلهم وإظهار عيوبهم تحذيرا من الاقتداء بهم ] As for ahlul bidah wad-dalaalah (the people of innovation and misguidance) and those who imitate the scholars, but are not from them, then it is permissible to clarify their ignorance and […]
Wealthy Prophets and Sahaabah –[The Mere Presence of Poverty Does Not Necessitate The Presence of Zuhd Nor Does The Presence of Wealth Necessitate The Absence of Zuhd]
Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullaah) said: Many of the latter people (i.e. those who came after the Salaf) associated Zuhd with poverty, but Zuhd can be (present) alongside wealth and poverty. Amongst the Prophets and those who were foremost in embracing Eemaan (i.e. the Sahaabah), there were those who were wealthy and Zaahid (i.e. […]
Commanding Ourselves With Three Affairs When We Speak, Remain Silent or Perform a Deed- By Haatim al-Asam
Haatim Al-Asam (rahimahullaah) said: Command yourself with three affairs: When you perform an act, remember Allaah’s Sight over you; when you speak, remember Allaah’s Hearing over you and when you keep silent, remember Allaah’s knowledge about you. ———————————————————— [Siyar 11/484] Abu Faatimah (Abdullah Al-Gambi)
Ponder upon the end result of the worldly life – Ibn ul Jawzee ( rahimahullaah )
Imaam Ibnul Jawzee (rahimahullaah) said: Whoever ponders upon the end result of the worldly life will be cautious, and whoever is certain about the long distance of the journey (i.e. the hereafter) will prepare for the journey. How amazing is your affair O you the one who has certainty about an […]
Five affairs are among the greatest corrupters of the heart – Ibn ul Qayyim (rahimahullaah)
Imaam Ibnul Qayyim ( rahimahullaah) said: “Too much socialising, wishing for things, attachment to others besides Allaah, filling one’s stomach and sleep; these five affairs are among the greatest corrupters of the heart”. [Source: Uddatus Saabireen’ page 197]
Patience During Calamities with Short Commentary by Shaikh bin Baaz ( rahimahullaah )
Patience During Calamities’With Short Commentary by Shaikh Bin Baaz (rahimahullaah) Narrated Anas Bin Maalik (radiyallaahu-anhu) The Prophet (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) passed by a woman who was weeping beside a grave. He told her to fear Allah and be patient. She said to him, “Go away, for you have not been afflicted with a calamity like mine.” And […]
Who is the Scholar? – Abee Mamar
Abee Mamar (rahimahullaah) said: Sufyaan Bin Uyaynah (rahimahullaah) said to us: “The scholar is not the one who knows good and bad; rather the scholar is the one who knows good and follows it, and he knows evil and avoids it.’’ [Hilyatul Awliyaa: 7/274]
What is Zuhd? – Ahmed bin Abil-Hawaaree
Ahmad Bin Abil Hawaaree (rahimahullaah) said: I said to Sufyaan, ‘’What is Zuhd in the worldly life? He said: “You are thankful when favoured and patient when put to trial. That is zuhd.” [Siyar A’laam Nubulaa:8/468]
