Shaikh Saaleh Al-Fawzaan [may Allaah preserve him] says: “The people of knowledge [i.e. the scholars] are of the view that it is obligated on the Muslims in every era that if they are certain about the presence of this filthy doctrine [i.e. the doctrine of the khawaarij], they should remedy it through calling to Allaah […]

Chapter: The Statement of the Prophet: [Whoever is able to marry, should marry, for that will help him lower his gaze and guard his modesty (i.e. his private parts from committing illegal sexual intercourse etc.).’ And should a person marry (even if) he has no desire for marriage?] [Kitaabun Nikaah’ Saheeh Al-Bukhaari’ Hadeeth Number 5065] […]

Among The Virtues of The Prophet’s City- By Imaam Muhammad Ibn Saaleh Al-Uthaymeen (Rahimahullah) Imaam Muhammad Bin Saaleh al-Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah) was asked about the statement of the Messenger (sallal-laahua-alayhi-wasallam) that: ‘’Verily Imaan returns and goes back to Madeenah as a snake returns and goes back to its hole.’’[1] Answer: In this hadeeth the Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) […]

Among The Means To Tasting The Sweetness of Imaan Abbaas Bin Abdul Muttalib [radiyallaahu-anhu] said that he heard Allaah’s Messenger [sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam] saying:   ذَاقَ طَعْمَ الإيمَانِ مَنْ رَضِيَ بِالله رَبّا وَ باْلإِسْلاَمِ دِيناً و بِمُحَمّدٍ رسولا   “The one who pleased that Allah is his lord and Islam is his religion and  Muhammad is his […]

In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy Imaam Ibnul Qayyim [rahimahullaah] said: Righteousness of the heart and its steadfastness upon the path leading to Allaah’s [good pleasure etc] depends on its complete devotion to Allaah [The Most High]. The heart will not be put in order except by turning completely […]

Rabee Bin Khuthaym [rahimahullaah] used to say: There is no good in speech except in nine[affairs]: Tahleel [i.e. uttering Laa-ilaaha ilal-laah]; Takbeer [i.e. uttering Allaahu Akbar]; Tasbeeh [i.e. uttering Subhaanallaah]; Tahmeed [i.e. uttering Al-Hamdulil-laah]; Enquiring about good; Seeking refuge from evil; Enjoining good; Forbidding evil and Recitation of the Qur’aan’’. [Source: ‘Kitaab As-Samt’ by Ibn […]

Imaam Ibnul Qayyim [rahimahullaah] said: “ I used to hear Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah [rahimahullaah)] often saying: [إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ] – “You alone we worship” repels Riyaa  [ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ] – “And you alone we ask for help” repels Pride.” Source: Badaa’i At-Tafseer’ 1/41-53

Imaam Muhammad bin Saaleh Al-Uthaymeen [May Allah have mercy on him] said: “Whoever does not fulfill the obligations which Allaah [The Mighty and Majestic] has obligated on him with regards to nurturing his children [upon piety etc], then it might occur later on that they will not fulfill the obligations which Allaah has obligated on […]

Imaam Muhammad bin Saaleh Al-Uthaymeen [May Allah have mercy on him] said: “I encourage my brothers, especially the students of knowledge, to be eager to understand the meaning of the noble Qur’aan, because indeed the noble Qur’aan was revealed [as a guide for the people in their acts of ] worship – by reciting it […]

When Are Deeds Likened To Skins Without Flesh And Body Without Souls? al-‘Allamah Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir as-Sa’di (Rahimahullah) Allaah [The Most High] said: لَن يَنَالَ اللَّهَ لُحُومُهَا وَلَا دِمَاؤُهَا وَلَٰكِن يَنَالُهُ التَّقْوَىٰ مِنكُمْ ۚ كَذَٰلِكَ سَخَّرَهَا لَكُمْ لِتُكَبِّرُوا اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ مَا هَدَاكُمْ ۗ وَبَشِّرِ الْمُحْسِنِينَ It is neither their meat nor their blood [i.e. the […]