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]
Don’t confuse yourself! Restraining the tongue does not necessitate keeping quiet about Ahlul Bidah
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 […]
Will just accompany anyone?! This is a clear warning….
Allaah (The Most High) said: وَيَوۡمَ يَعَضُّ ٱلظَّالِمُ عَلَىٰ يَدَيۡهِ يَقُولُ يَـٰلَيۡتَنِى ٱتَّخَذۡتُ مَعَ ٱلرَّسُولِ سَبِيلاً۬ يَـٰوَيۡلَتَىٰ لَيۡتَنِى لَمۡ أَتَّخِذۡ فُلَانًا خَلِيلاً۬ لَّقَدۡ أَضَلَّنِى عَنِ ٱلذِّڪۡرِ بَعۡدَ إِذۡ جَآءَنِىۗ وَڪَانَ ٱلشَّيۡطَـٰنُ لِلۡإِنسَـٰنِ خَذُولاً۬ ”And (remember) the Day when the Zalim (wrong-doer) will bite at his hands, he will say: “Oh! Would that I had taken […]
Our Salaf: Umar Ibnul Khattaab–The best of deeds is the fulfilment of….
Umar Ibnul Khattaab (radiyallaahu-anhu) said: The best of deeds is the fulfillment of what Allaah has made obligatory, refraining from what Allaah has forbidden out of fear of Him and having a truthful intention in (hoping) for what Allaah has with Him (of reward in the hereafter). —————————————————————– [Jaami-ul Uloom Wal-Hikam:page:379]
Our Salaf: Ibn Shawdhab–From the blessings of Allaah upon a young man when he becomes devoted…
Ibn Shawdhab (rahimahullaah) said: Indeed, from the blessings of Allaah upon a young person man when he becomes devoted to (piety), is that he takes a person of Sunnah as a brother who guides him to it (i.e. to the Sunnah) ————————————————- Usool Al-Ittiqaad 1/60
Our Salaf: Imaam Al-Awzaa’ee- Be patient with yourself upon the Sunnah
Imaam Al-Awzaa’ee (rahimahullaah) said: Be patient with yourself upon the Sunnah and stop were [Al-Qawm-the people (i.e. Sahaabah(1)] stopped; speak with what they spoke with; refrain from what they refrained from and follow the path of your righteous predecessors; for indeed what sufficed them suffices you. (2) ———————————————————————————————- (1) Al-Qawm in this context means the […]
Supplicate for our Muslim Rulers and do not Supplicate against them!
Abu Uthmaan Saeed Bin Ismaa’eel [rahimahullaa (1)] said: ”Advice the Muslim ruler (in private) and make a lot of supplication for him to be righteous and rightly guided in speech, action and judgement. Indeed, if they (rulers) are righteous, the slaves of Allaah will be righteous by way of them (i.e. through their ruler ship). […]
Our Salaf: Their stance towards the books of bidah and misguidance
When Abu Zur’ah (rahimahullaah) was asked about Al-Haarith Al-Muhaasibiy and his books; he said to the questioner: ”Beware of these Books. These Books are (books) of innovation and misguidance.” —————————————- [Al-Meezaan 2/165]
Do not behave like a sergeant major towards your families and friends
Abu Hurairah (radiyallaahu-anhu) said: They (i.e. the people) said: “O Messenger of Allaah! You joke with us?” He (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) said: Indeed, I do not utter, except truth.” [1] Ibn Umar (radiyallaahu-anhu) was asked: ”Did the companions of the Prophet (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) used to laugh?” He said:Yes, and the Imaan in their hearts was greater than the […]
