The Study of Tawheed – Shaikh Abdur-Razzaaq Al-Badr (may Allaah preserve him)
The Study of Tawheed Shaikh Abdur-Razzaaq Al-Badr (may Allaah preserve him) The study of Tawheed is based on seeking knowledge about the Oneness of Allaah in His Lordship, Names and Attributes and His sole right to be worshipped without partners. This is the most virtuous of all knowledge. And among the virtues of […]
I was eating and drinking but then realised that the time of Suhoor had finished? Shaykh Ahmad bin Yahya an-Najmi (Rahimahullaah)
Shaykh Ahmad bin Yahya an-Najmi (Rahimahullaah ) was asked: Question: What is the ruling on the fast of one who ate or drank thinking that Fajr has not appeared, (but then) it became clear that it has appeared; or (he thinks) that the sun has set, (but then) it became clear that it has not […]
What is the ruling if a person forgets and eats or drinks? Shaykh Ahmad an-Najmi (Rahimahullaah)
Shaykh Ahmad bin Yahya an-Najmi (Rahimahullaah) was asked: What is the ruling if a person forgets and ears or drinks? “If the fasting person ate and drank whilst he was forgetful, it does not invalidate his fast, because of the Hadeeth “Whoever forgets and eats and drinks, he shall complete his fast, for indeed Allaah […]
Is it compulsory upon the fasting person to eat Sahoor? Shaykh Ahmad an-Najmi ( Rahimahullaah )
Shaykh Ahmad bin Yahya an-Najmi (Rahimahullaah ) was asked: Is it compulsory upon the fasting person to eat sahoor (before fajr)? “It is not compulsory, but it is recommended because the body gains strength and energy (to fast) by taking it.” Fath al-Rab al-Wadood Fil Fataawa wa al-Risaail wal Rudood 324 / 1
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 […]
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]
Can a Man be a Zaahid whilst possessing Much Wealth? – Abul-Hasan Az-Zaahid
Abul-Hasan Az-Zaahid (rahimahullaah) said: A man said to Sufyaan Ibn Uyaynah (rahimahullaah): Can a man be Zaahid whilst he has a hundred deenaar? He said: ‘’Yes’’. He (i.e. the man) said: ‘’How is that (possible)?’’ He said: ‘’When he does not grieve if it reduces and does not become happy when it increases, and he […]
Can a Man be a Zaahid whilst he has wealth? – Bishr Ibn Al-Haarith
Bishr Ibn Al-Haarith (rahimahullaah) said: It was said to Sufyaan Ath-Thawri (rahimahullaah): Can a man be a Zaahid (i.e. one who abstains from unnecessary worldly pleasures), whilst he has wealth?” He said: ‘’Yes; if it the case that he exercises patience when put to trial and is grateful to (Allaah) when given (something).” [Hilyah 6/387-388]
Humility of our beloved Salaf – Fudayl Ibn Iyaad (rahimahullaah)
Humility of our beloved Salaf – Fudayl Ibn Iyaad (rahimahullaah) Imaam Fudayl Ibn Iyaad (rahimahullaah) was asked about humility; so he said, ‘’(It is ) to humble oneself to the truth, submitting to it and accepting it from the one who said it. He(i.e. the person) accepts it even if heard from a child or […]
Humility of our beloved Salaf – Ibn Umar (radiyallaahu-anhumaa)
[1] Humility of our beloved Salaf – Ibn Umar (radiyallaahu-anhumaa) A man said to Ibn Umar (radiyallaahu-anhu): ‘’O (you) the best of the people!” So he said, ‘’I am neither the best of the people nor the son of the best of the people; rather I am a slave from the slaves of […]
