Scholars of Islam – Page 54 – Masjid Furqan

Our Salaf: Aamir Bin Abdi Qais at the time of death!

October 19, 2014 | Masjid Furqan | Scholars of Islam, The Salaf – Pious Predecessors

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)

October 19, 2014 | Abdullah Jallow | Calling To Islam – ‘Da’wa’, Purification of The Soul, Scholars of Islam

”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]

October 19, 2014 | Abdullah Jallow | Calling To Islam – ‘Da’wa’, Morals and Manners – ‘Akhlaaq’, Purification of The Soul, Scholars of Islam, Worship – ‘Ibaadah’

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)

October 19, 2014 | Abdullah Jallow | Calling To Islam – ‘Da’wa’, Purification of The Soul, Scholars of Islam, Worship – ‘Ibaadah’

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!

October 19, 2014 | Abdullah Jallow | Belief – ‘Aqeedah’, Calling To Islam – ‘Da’wa’, Deviated Groups, Sects and Parties, Monotheism – Tawheed, Purification of The Soul, Scholars of Islam, Seeking Knowledge, Worship – ‘Ibaadah’

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

October 18, 2014 | Abdullah Jallow | Calling To Islam – ‘Da’wa’, Morals and Manners – ‘Akhlaaq’, Purification of The Soul, Scholars of Islam, Worship – ‘Ibaadah’

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

September 28, 2014 | Masjid Furqan | Calling To Islam – ‘Da’wa’, Morals and Manners – ‘Akhlaaq’, Scholars of Islam, The Salaf – Pious Predecessors

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

September 25, 2014 | Masjid Furqan | Calling To Islam – ‘Da’wa’, Scholars of Islam, The Salaf – Pious Predecessors

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

September 21, 2014 | Masjid Furqan | Calling To Islam – ‘Da’wa’, Deviated Groups, Sects and Parties, Innovations In Islam (Bidah), Methodology – ‘Manhaj’, Morals and Manners – ‘Akhlaaq’, Scholars of Islam, Seeking Knowledge, Worship – ‘Ibaadah’

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

September 21, 2014 | Masjid Furqan | Morals and Manners – ‘Akhlaaq’, Purification of The Soul, Scholars of Islam, The Salaf – Pious Predecessors

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 […]