Every person starts his/her day as a vendor of his/her soul…
The Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) said: كل الناس يغدو فبائع نفسه فمعتقها أو موبقها ‘’Every person starts his day as a vendor of his soul, either freeing it (i.e. from sin) or bringing about its ruin (i.e. through sin)” [1] AbuBakr Ibn Ayyaash (rahimahullaah) said: A man once said to me when I was a young man: […]
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 […]
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 […]
[2] Reminder for all those looking after Salafi Masaajid, Maraakiz and other Salafi Institutions
Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullaah) stated: So when a person wishes to associate with a Believer, or a Believer wishes to associate with anyone, and fujoor (wickedness) is mentioned about him, and it has been said that he has repented from it, or that that (the claim of him having wickedness) was stated about him, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our Salaf: Ibraaheem Ibn Adham wrote to Sufyaan Ath-Thawri
Ibraaheem Ibn Adham (rahimahullaah) wrote to Sufyaan Ath-Thawri (rahimahullaah) and said: ”Whoever knows what he is seeking for (i.e. paradise etc), he will belittle the deeds he performs. Whoever allows his eye sight to roam freely (i.e. looking at everything), his sorrow will be prolonged. Whoever prolongs his hopes (i.e. in coveting the worldly pleasures […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our Salaf: Imaam Ahmad–an example of humility
Imaam Dhahabi (rahimahullaah) reported: Muhammad Ibn Al-Hasan Bin Haaroon (rahimahullaah): ”I saw Abu Abdillaah-Ahmad Bin Hanbal–that when he walked on the road, he hated that anyone should follow him.” I (i.e. Adh-Dhahabi) say: Preferring to be unknown; being humble and filled with fear (of Allaah) are from the signs of Taqwah and success. ——————————————— [Siyar […]
