The Man who Killed 100 People vis-à-vis a Man of Knowledge
We all know the famous narration about that man from the Children of Israel who killed 99 people. This man went to get advice about repenting from his crimes from a man who was known to be an avid worshiper of Allāh.
The worshiper, who was so deep in his worship, could not fathom how Allāh would forgive such a mass murder, so he answered the killer of 99 people by telling him that there is no repentance for him. So the man, being used to killing, and getting such an answer, killed the avid worshiper to make the number 100.
Lessons so far:
1. Giving a verdict without knowledge can go as far as causing loss of life, not just ruining families or loss or religion, among others.
2. The man's devoutness to worshiping Allāh is not enough for him to give verdicts. Without knowledge, worship is not as valuable. Worshiping Allāh should be done with knowledge and proper insight.
3. One's acts of worship should not cause him to doubt that Allāh will forgive even the worst of sins. He should not let his acts of worship blind him to the fact that Allāh forgives any sin as long as one is alive, and any sin except Shirk or Kufr if one dies with other sins, even major ones.
Moving on...
The killer of 100 went to a man of knowledge and asked him the same question about repentance. The man of knowledge told him that nobody is standing between him and his repentance to Allāh, and that he must migrate and abandon the bad town in which he was living and move to a good town instead.
More lessons:
4. One who is looking to change his life around should abandon evil places and evil people. The overall environment and the people have a major impact on an individual.
5. The man with knowledge gave the correct advice, indeed, it is not surprising to assume that the man of knowledge was also an avid worshiper of Allāh, and even if he was not as avid as the one without knowledge, the man of knowledge still has more fear of Allāh because he has that knowledge.
Moving on...
On the way, the killer of 100 died, and the angels of mercy disputed with the angels of torment about who should take his soul. Allāh sent an angel to settle the dispute and told them to measure the distance which the man travelled before dying, and that if he was closer to the good town, that the angels of mercy would take his soul. Allāh caused the landscape to change so that the distance between the man and the good town is shorter.
Final lessons:
6. Allāh will make a way out for you if your sincere, no matter how evil you think you are, no matter what evil actions you have done, if you feel really bad about those deeds and feel a darkness in your heart, that is because your heart had light in it to begin with, otherwise, you would not have such a great feeling of sorrow for your bad deeds. No matter how great are your evil deeds, Allāh is greater and will forgive you.
7. Never give up hope in Allāh's mercy and forgiveness.
May Allāh grant us wisdom and insight and keep us steadfast on His straight path.
We all know the famous narration about that man from the Children of Israel who killed 99 people. This man went to get advice about repenting from his crimes from a man who was known to be an avid worshiper of Allāh.
The worshiper, who was so deep in his worship, could not fathom how Allāh would forgive such a mass murder, so he answered the killer of 99 people by telling him that there is no repentance for him. So the man, being used to killing, and getting such an answer, killed the avid worshiper to make the number 100.
Lessons so far:
1. Giving a verdict without knowledge can go as far as causing loss of life, not just ruining families or loss or religion, among others.
2. The man's devoutness to worshiping Allāh is not enough for him to give verdicts. Without knowledge, worship is not as valuable. Worshiping Allāh should be done with knowledge and proper insight.
3. One's acts of worship should not cause him to doubt that Allāh will forgive even the worst of sins. He should not let his acts of worship blind him to the fact that Allāh forgives any sin as long as one is alive, and any sin except Shirk or Kufr if one dies with other sins, even major ones.
Moving on...
The killer of 100 went to a man of knowledge and asked him the same question about repentance. The man of knowledge told him that nobody is standing between him and his repentance to Allāh, and that he must migrate and abandon the bad town in which he was living and move to a good town instead.
More lessons:
4. One who is looking to change his life around should abandon evil places and evil people. The overall environment and the people have a major impact on an individual.
5. The man with knowledge gave the correct advice, indeed, it is not surprising to assume that the man of knowledge was also an avid worshiper of Allāh, and even if he was not as avid as the one without knowledge, the man of knowledge still has more fear of Allāh because he has that knowledge.
Moving on...
On the way, the killer of 100 died, and the angels of mercy disputed with the angels of torment about who should take his soul. Allāh sent an angel to settle the dispute and told them to measure the distance which the man travelled before dying, and that if he was closer to the good town, that the angels of mercy would take his soul. Allāh caused the landscape to change so that the distance between the man and the good town is shorter.
Final lessons:
6. Allāh will make a way out for you if your sincere, no matter how evil you think you are, no matter what evil actions you have done, if you feel really bad about those deeds and feel a darkness in your heart, that is because your heart had light in it to begin with, otherwise, you would not have such a great feeling of sorrow for your bad deeds. No matter how great are your evil deeds, Allāh is greater and will forgive you.
7. Never give up hope in Allāh's mercy and forgiveness.
May Allāh grant us wisdom and insight and keep us steadfast on His straight path.
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Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah said:
No one has to blindly follow any particular man in all that he enjoins or forbids or recommends, apart from the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). The Muslims should always refer their questions to the Muslim scholars, following this one sometimes and that one sometimes. If the follower decides to follow the view of an imam with regard to a particular matter which he thinks is better for his religious commitment or is more correct etc, that is permissible according to the majority of Muslim scholars, and neither Abu Haneefah, Maalik, al-Shaafa’i or Ahmad said that this was forbidden.
Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 23/382.
No one has to blindly follow any particular man in all that he enjoins or forbids or recommends, apart from the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). The Muslims should always refer their questions to the Muslim scholars, following this one sometimes and that one sometimes. If the follower decides to follow the view of an imam with regard to a particular matter which he thinks is better for his religious commitment or is more correct etc, that is permissible according to the majority of Muslim scholars, and neither Abu Haneefah, Maalik, al-Shaafa’i or Ahmad said that this was forbidden.
Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 23/382.
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EVIL EXCUSE OF THE IGNORANT!
Imām Abā Batîn (rahimahullāh) said:
“And when a person realizes the Truth, he will not be bothered by the lack of people who follow it, and the majority who oppose it, especially in these last days".
And as for the saying of the ignorant ones, “If this was actually the truth, then why doesn't so-and-so Shaykh know about it?” This is the same excuse used by the Kuffār , when they exclaimed,
“Had it (actually) been something good, they would not have preceded us to it!” [al-Ahqāf; 11] and, "Is it these whom Allāh has favored from amongst us?” [al-An‘ām; 53]
And indeed ‘Alî l[رَضِّيْ اْلَّلهُ عَنْهُ]l said, ‘Know the Truth, and then you shall know its people.” •³•
But as for those who are confused and lost, then every argument (of the heretics) deceives him. And indeed, if most of the people today were upon the Truth, then Islām would not be Gahrîb (strange); And Islām, by Allah is today - in the depths of strangeness.” Ad-Durār As
-Saniyyah 10/400-401.
Allāh says; “Say, ‘Not equal are the evil (Khabîth) and the good (Tayyib), although the abundance of evil (Khabîth) might impress you.’ So fear Allāh, O you of understanding, that you may be successful.” [al-Mā’idah; 100].
So remember the reality of this evil excuse for indeed, when many brothers are given sincere advice from the texts of the Qur’ān and Sunnah, they reply,
“If this was correct, then why aren't the ‘scholars’ saying this?”
So remember that the Truth is within the texts, whether or not the scholars are preaching it. And when a brother says this excuse, then remember that it is the same evil excuse of the Kuffār.
So after the truth is known, only then is it possible to know its supporters and helpers - its people. And it is not the other way around - meaning that the Truth is not known by a
certain group of people.
AL WAHYAIN CENTRE.
Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦.
Striving to be upon Salafiyyah.
Imām Abā Batîn (rahimahullāh) said:
“And when a person realizes the Truth, he will not be bothered by the lack of people who follow it, and the majority who oppose it, especially in these last days".
And as for the saying of the ignorant ones, “If this was actually the truth, then why doesn't so-and-so Shaykh know about it?” This is the same excuse used by the Kuffār , when they exclaimed,
“Had it (actually) been something good, they would not have preceded us to it!” [al-Ahqāf; 11] and, "Is it these whom Allāh has favored from amongst us?” [al-An‘ām; 53]
And indeed ‘Alî l[رَضِّيْ اْلَّلهُ عَنْهُ]l said, ‘Know the Truth, and then you shall know its people.” •³•
But as for those who are confused and lost, then every argument (of the heretics) deceives him. And indeed, if most of the people today were upon the Truth, then Islām would not be Gahrîb (strange); And Islām, by Allah is today - in the depths of strangeness.” Ad-Durār As
-Saniyyah 10/400-401.
Allāh says; “Say, ‘Not equal are the evil (Khabîth) and the good (Tayyib), although the abundance of evil (Khabîth) might impress you.’ So fear Allāh, O you of understanding, that you may be successful.” [al-Mā’idah; 100].
So remember the reality of this evil excuse for indeed, when many brothers are given sincere advice from the texts of the Qur’ān and Sunnah, they reply,
“If this was correct, then why aren't the ‘scholars’ saying this?”
So remember that the Truth is within the texts, whether or not the scholars are preaching it. And when a brother says this excuse, then remember that it is the same evil excuse of the Kuffār.
So after the truth is known, only then is it possible to know its supporters and helpers - its people. And it is not the other way around - meaning that the Truth is not known by a
certain group of people.
AL WAHYAIN CENTRE.
Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦.
Striving to be upon Salafiyyah.
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Why is there a need to upload statuses showing off ur good deeds?
Does the whole world need to know how much Quran ur reading this month?
Or that ur about to go pray Tahajjud?
Why is there a need to upload ur Umrah selfies?
Or the "Im a Niqaabi now" selfie?
Or how much u cried while in Sujood?
HIDE UR GOOD DEEDS JUST LIKE U HIDE UR SINS AKHAWAAT if u want to remind others then post a hadith or verse from Quran no need to show off ur good deeds
May Allah Subhaana wa ta'aala protect us from the shirk of Ar Riya, may He purify our intentions so we do good deeds with ikhlaas only to attain His Pleasure
Does the whole world need to know how much Quran ur reading this month?
Or that ur about to go pray Tahajjud?
Why is there a need to upload ur Umrah selfies?
Or the "Im a Niqaabi now" selfie?
Or how much u cried while in Sujood?
HIDE UR GOOD DEEDS JUST LIKE U HIDE UR SINS AKHAWAAT if u want to remind others then post a hadith or verse from Quran no need to show off ur good deeds
May Allah Subhaana wa ta'aala protect us from the shirk of Ar Riya, may He purify our intentions so we do good deeds with ikhlaas only to attain His Pleasure
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People Are Judged By Their Aspirations
The wretched and miserable are those who live long lives without helping others and performing good deeds. Someone who doesn't help others is weak, and someone who finds faults in others but excuses themselves for the same bad character is a fraud who should be advised. Someone who doesn't have any aspirations or principles other than his stomach and private parts is no better than an animal. Aspirations are very important and hold a high status, because people are judged by their aspirations.
[Book: Selections From The Gardens Of The Wise And The Meadow Of The Virtuous by Abū Ḥātim Ibn Ḥibbān (D. 354H), p. 140 | Translation: Ihsan Gonsalves]
The wretched and miserable are those who live long lives without helping others and performing good deeds. Someone who doesn't help others is weak, and someone who finds faults in others but excuses themselves for the same bad character is a fraud who should be advised. Someone who doesn't have any aspirations or principles other than his stomach and private parts is no better than an animal. Aspirations are very important and hold a high status, because people are judged by their aspirations.
[Book: Selections From The Gardens Of The Wise And The Meadow Of The Virtuous by Abū Ḥātim Ibn Ḥibbān (D. 354H), p. 140 | Translation: Ihsan Gonsalves]
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CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Tips for Muslims. ✨
1. Forget, Let Go & Forgive
"Just as you'd love to have Allah's pardon for your sins, likewise you should forgive those beneath you"
Imam Qurtubi's Tafsir, Vol. 12 p. 193
"Magnify your own worth by having the ability to forget (and let go).
Tarh I-Tathrib fi Sharh al-Taqrib 8/111
2. Assume the Best, but Don't be a Fool.
Umar ibn al-Khattab رضى الله عنه said, "It is not allowed for a Muslim who hears a word from his brother to assume evil of him if he can find something good about it."
al-Tamhid 18/20
'Umar b. al-Khattab رضي الله عنه said: "Assume the best about your brother until what comes to you from him overcomes you (and you have to change your opinion)."
كتاب الزهد لأبي داود السجستاني ۸۹
3. Stay far from Infatuation
Imam ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
"The beginning of obsessive love is easy and sweet, the middle of it is grievance and worry, and the last part is killing and corruption, if Allah does not save it"
داء والدواء ٤٩٨
'Umar b. al-Khattab رضي الله عنه said: "Do not let your love for someone be obsessive and do not let your hatred for someone be destructive."
No. 20269 in al-Musannaf of Abd ar-Razzaq
4. Return Evil with Kindness
رحمه الله Ibn al-Qayyim
"Whoever would love that Allah reciprocates his evil with goodness, let him reciprocate the evil people do towards him with goodness."
Miftaah Daaris-Sa'aadah | Vol. 1, P. 292
"Umar b. al-Khattab رضي الله عنه said:
"To return kindness for good is simply payback.
But to return kindness for evil is an incredible virtue.
شعب الإيمان للبيهقي ٧٤٦٨
5. Be Silent
Ash-Shafi رحمه الله said: "Seek help in speaking with silence, and in reasoning with reflection!"
Al-Fawa'id wal-Akhbär: 25
Luqman عليه السلام said to his son: "O' my beloved son, I have never regretted keeping silent. If words were silver, the silence is gold."
الزهد للإمام أحمد صحفة ٤٤
6. Mind your Business
'Abdullah Ibn 'Amr Ibn Al-As رضى الله عنه said:
"Leave alone what you have nothing to do with, and do not speak about what does not concern you, and secure your tongue like you secure your money."
Rawdat Al-'Uqalā', 1/55
Imam Shafi'i adviced one of his students:
"Do not speak about things that do not concern you, for indeed, every time that you speak a word, it takes control of you and you do not have any control over it!"
Kitaab Al-Adhkaar, by An-Nawawi
7. Practice Al-Walaa Wal-Baraa
After Abu Bakr's son accepted Islam, he said to his father,
"By Allah, I saw you in the battle of Badr, but I dodged you because I didn't want to fight (and kill) you."
So Abu Bakr replied,
"By Allah, I did not see you, but if I did see you, I would have fought and killed you."
Tarikh al-Khulafa As Suyuti
-Al Walaa Wal-Baraa, is Loyalty and Dissavowal, it's essentially loving Allah and this Religion, and disassociating from the disbelievers.
اُمِ مہرالنساء
Tips for Muslims. ✨
1. Forget, Let Go & Forgive
"Just as you'd love to have Allah's pardon for your sins, likewise you should forgive those beneath you"
Imam Qurtubi's Tafsir, Vol. 12 p. 193
"Magnify your own worth by having the ability to forget (and let go).
Tarh I-Tathrib fi Sharh al-Taqrib 8/111
2. Assume the Best, but Don't be a Fool.
Umar ibn al-Khattab رضى الله عنه said, "It is not allowed for a Muslim who hears a word from his brother to assume evil of him if he can find something good about it."
al-Tamhid 18/20
'Umar b. al-Khattab رضي الله عنه said: "Assume the best about your brother until what comes to you from him overcomes you (and you have to change your opinion)."
كتاب الزهد لأبي داود السجستاني ۸۹
3. Stay far from Infatuation
Imam ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
"The beginning of obsessive love is easy and sweet, the middle of it is grievance and worry, and the last part is killing and corruption, if Allah does not save it"
داء والدواء ٤٩٨
'Umar b. al-Khattab رضي الله عنه said: "Do not let your love for someone be obsessive and do not let your hatred for someone be destructive."
No. 20269 in al-Musannaf of Abd ar-Razzaq
4. Return Evil with Kindness
رحمه الله Ibn al-Qayyim
"Whoever would love that Allah reciprocates his evil with goodness, let him reciprocate the evil people do towards him with goodness."
Miftaah Daaris-Sa'aadah | Vol. 1, P. 292
"Umar b. al-Khattab رضي الله عنه said:
"To return kindness for good is simply payback.
But to return kindness for evil is an incredible virtue.
شعب الإيمان للبيهقي ٧٤٦٨
5. Be Silent
Ash-Shafi رحمه الله said: "Seek help in speaking with silence, and in reasoning with reflection!"
Al-Fawa'id wal-Akhbär: 25
Luqman عليه السلام said to his son: "O' my beloved son, I have never regretted keeping silent. If words were silver, the silence is gold."
الزهد للإمام أحمد صحفة ٤٤
6. Mind your Business
'Abdullah Ibn 'Amr Ibn Al-As رضى الله عنه said:
"Leave alone what you have nothing to do with, and do not speak about what does not concern you, and secure your tongue like you secure your money."
Rawdat Al-'Uqalā', 1/55
Imam Shafi'i adviced one of his students:
"Do not speak about things that do not concern you, for indeed, every time that you speak a word, it takes control of you and you do not have any control over it!"
Kitaab Al-Adhkaar, by An-Nawawi
7. Practice Al-Walaa Wal-Baraa
After Abu Bakr's son accepted Islam, he said to his father,
"By Allah, I saw you in the battle of Badr, but I dodged you because I didn't want to fight (and kill) you."
So Abu Bakr replied,
"By Allah, I did not see you, but if I did see you, I would have fought and killed you."
Tarikh al-Khulafa As Suyuti
-Al Walaa Wal-Baraa, is Loyalty and Dissavowal, it's essentially loving Allah and this Religion, and disassociating from the disbelievers.
اُمِ مہرالنساء
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Murih ibn Masruq reported:
Umar bin Khattab رضي الله عنه said:
“You consider yourselves to be believers while among you a believer is starving?“
[Musnad al-Shāmīyīn lil-Ṭabarānī, 1040]
Umar bin Khattab رضي الله عنه said:
“You consider yourselves to be believers while among you a believer is starving?“
[Musnad al-Shāmīyīn lil-Ṭabarānī, 1040]
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Forwarded from Muslim Health Tips
Ibn Al-Qayyim (رحمه الله) said,
The stomach is a curved organ that looks like a gourd and consists of three layers of delicate and neural components called fibres and surrounded by flesh. The fibres of one layer are arranged longitudinally, while the second layer’s fibres are horizontal and the third slanting. The tip of the stomach has more nerves, while the bottom has more flesh and its interior is coated and fuzzy. The stomach is located in the middle of the abdomen, leaning more to the right side, created in this shape by the wisdom of the All-Wise Creator.
Imam Ibn Qayyim. Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet ﷺ (p. 152). Darussalam. Kindle Edition.
T.me/HijamaOTP
The stomach is a curved organ that looks like a gourd and consists of three layers of delicate and neural components called fibres and surrounded by flesh. The fibres of one layer are arranged longitudinally, while the second layer’s fibres are horizontal and the third slanting. The tip of the stomach has more nerves, while the bottom has more flesh and its interior is coated and fuzzy. The stomach is located in the middle of the abdomen, leaning more to the right side, created in this shape by the wisdom of the All-Wise Creator.
Imam Ibn Qayyim. Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet ﷺ (p. 152). Darussalam. Kindle Edition.
T.me/HijamaOTP
Every day the world proves to us why it's called "dunya" (a lowly place).
We can achieve great things physically,
We can ascend spiritually,
We can rise above our own debased and foul egos,
We can excel with peak performance in our work,
We can attain the heights of marital or relational bliss,
We can amass fortunes,
And we can even climb the highest mountains and soar like birds in the sky...
But regardless of all of that, nothing will change the fact that this temporal world only exists to remind us that it's all a facade (literally designed to bring us down) and that not a single moment here is worth even a millisecond of what God promises His believers in the akhira.
Investing in dunya is easy, an illusory delight to the carnal appetites which eventually leads to bankruptcy for the human heart. Whereas, investing in Allahﷻ and the akhira requires hard work but promises endless revenue and bliss for the soul indefinitely.
May we choose wisely and *truly* rise! Amin.
We can achieve great things physically,
We can ascend spiritually,
We can rise above our own debased and foul egos,
We can excel with peak performance in our work,
We can attain the heights of marital or relational bliss,
We can amass fortunes,
And we can even climb the highest mountains and soar like birds in the sky...
But regardless of all of that, nothing will change the fact that this temporal world only exists to remind us that it's all a facade (literally designed to bring us down) and that not a single moment here is worth even a millisecond of what God promises His believers in the akhira.
Investing in dunya is easy, an illusory delight to the carnal appetites which eventually leads to bankruptcy for the human heart. Whereas, investing in Allahﷻ and the akhira requires hard work but promises endless revenue and bliss for the soul indefinitely.
May we choose wisely and *truly* rise! Amin.
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The Origin of Pure Authentic Islamic Knowledge, from the time of The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم until today.... 'Masjid An-Nabawi'
Shaykh ʿAbd al-Razzaq al-ʿAbbad حفظه الله said:
"Verily, the circles of remembrance are the gardens of Paradise in this world."
[Fiqh al-Ad‘iyah Wa-al-Adhkar vol. 1, pg. 29]
#Madinah #OriginsOfIslamicKnowledge #AnNabawi
Shaykh ʿAbd al-Razzaq al-ʿAbbad حفظه الله said:
"Verily, the circles of remembrance are the gardens of Paradise in this world."
[Fiqh al-Ad‘iyah Wa-al-Adhkar vol. 1, pg. 29]
#Madinah #OriginsOfIslamicKnowledge #AnNabawi
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❤ A Bridge is not a home...
❝Nuh (aleyhi salaam) lived in a house made of wool for 950 years.
The Messenger ﷺ never put a stone over another [his house was built of mud].
Umar ibn al-Khattab’s (radiAllāhu ‘anhu) garment there were twelve patches.
'Uthman bin 'Affan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said, "There is no right for the son of adam except in these (four) things: A house to live in, a cloth to cover therewith his private parts, bread and water."
[At-Tirmidhi]
This is because they understood that this world is a bridge and a bridge should not be taken as a home.
Thus, whoever fails to be aware of this knowledge will be afflicted with the disease of Sharah (Used for extravagance, and is generally used to refer to gluttony), and should cure himself by seeking knowledge and contemplating the biographies of wise scholars.❞
- Ibn al-Jawzi رَحِمَ اللهُ عَلَيْهِ
[Disciplining the Soul; Tibb al-Ruhāni]
#minimalist #sunnah
❝Nuh (aleyhi salaam) lived in a house made of wool for 950 years.
The Messenger ﷺ never put a stone over another [his house was built of mud].
Umar ibn al-Khattab’s (radiAllāhu ‘anhu) garment there were twelve patches.
'Uthman bin 'Affan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said, "There is no right for the son of adam except in these (four) things: A house to live in, a cloth to cover therewith his private parts, bread and water."
[At-Tirmidhi]
This is because they understood that this world is a bridge and a bridge should not be taken as a home.
Thus, whoever fails to be aware of this knowledge will be afflicted with the disease of Sharah (Used for extravagance, and is generally used to refer to gluttony), and should cure himself by seeking knowledge and contemplating the biographies of wise scholars.❞
- Ibn al-Jawzi رَحِمَ اللهُ عَلَيْهِ
[Disciplining the Soul; Tibb al-Ruhāni]
#minimalist #sunnah
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SOME LESSONS ON FINANCES: 🌻
1. Must have EMERGENCY FUND - enough for 6 months of expenses/current lifestyle.
2. SAVE MONEY and MONEY WILL SAVE YOU. Don’t save what is left after spending. Only spend what is left after saving.
3. Best to have ZERO DEBT, if you can’t pay cash, you CAN’T AFFORD it, nothing beats PEACE OF MIND.
4. Avoid unnecessary spendings, forget sale price, everything is 100% off when you don’t buy it. Don’t waste your money on things that you don’t need, even if they are cheap. EVERY PESO COUNTS!
5. Learn to BUDGET - it is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went!
6. If we buy things that we don’t need, we will have to SELL THINGS THAT WE NEED.
7. PRETENDING TO BE RICH can make us poor. Must learn to live BELOW MEANS. Don’t go broke trying to look rich. ACT YOUR WAGE.
8. MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING, but we cannot deny the fact that we NEED money for our FAMILY.
9. Always have a BACK-UP PLAN for life's uncertainties. Start having your personal LIFE INSURANCE with INVESTMENT.
10. Let's break the TOXIC FAMILY CULTURE about FINANCES. Your children is not your retirement fund, and your parents is not your emergency fund.
-Ctto
1. Must have EMERGENCY FUND - enough for 6 months of expenses/current lifestyle.
2. SAVE MONEY and MONEY WILL SAVE YOU. Don’t save what is left after spending. Only spend what is left after saving.
3. Best to have ZERO DEBT, if you can’t pay cash, you CAN’T AFFORD it, nothing beats PEACE OF MIND.
4. Avoid unnecessary spendings, forget sale price, everything is 100% off when you don’t buy it. Don’t waste your money on things that you don’t need, even if they are cheap. EVERY PESO COUNTS!
5. Learn to BUDGET - it is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went!
6. If we buy things that we don’t need, we will have to SELL THINGS THAT WE NEED.
7. PRETENDING TO BE RICH can make us poor. Must learn to live BELOW MEANS. Don’t go broke trying to look rich. ACT YOUR WAGE.
8. MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING, but we cannot deny the fact that we NEED money for our FAMILY.
9. Always have a BACK-UP PLAN for life's uncertainties. Start having your personal LIFE INSURANCE with INVESTMENT.
10. Let's break the TOXIC FAMILY CULTURE about FINANCES. Your children is not your retirement fund, and your parents is not your emergency fund.
-Ctto
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How to avoid becoming a spendthrift?
Before purchasing a thing always keep this in mind:
1. That you don't buy a thing which you already own or have something similar to it.
2. The thing that is being bought is out of requirement and not because you can buy it.
3. That it won't be used in disobedience to Allaah.
Allaah تعالى says: {But spend not wastefully (your wealth) in the manner of a spendthrift.}
Ibn Mas
Mujaahid said: “If a man spends all his wealth on appropriate things, then he is not a spendthrift, but if he spends a little inappropriately, then he is a spendthrift.”
Qataadah said: “Extravagance means spending money on sin, in disobeying Allaah, and on wrongful and corrupt things.”
Before purchasing a thing always keep this in mind:
1. That you don't buy a thing which you already own or have something similar to it.
2. The thing that is being bought is out of requirement and not because you can buy it.
3. That it won't be used in disobedience to Allaah.
Allaah تعالى says: {But spend not wastefully (your wealth) in the manner of a spendthrift.}
Ibn Mas
ood رضي الله عنه said: “This refers to spending extravagantly when it is not appropriate (i.e. spending unnecessarily).”
Ibn Abbaas رضي الله عنهما said likewise.Mujaahid said: “If a man spends all his wealth on appropriate things, then he is not a spendthrift, but if he spends a little inappropriately, then he is a spendthrift.”
Qataadah said: “Extravagance means spending money on sin, in disobeying Allaah, and on wrongful and corrupt things.”
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Shaykh Bin Baz [رحمه الله] said: ❝If people of truth did not speak clarifying matters, then people of error would remain upon their mistakes and blind following will continue. Sin of withholding the truth would fall back on those who remained silent❞
[Fatawa Shaykh Bin Baz, (3/72) | Translated By Abu Muadh Taqweem Aslam]
[Fatawa Shaykh Bin Baz, (3/72) | Translated By Abu Muadh Taqweem Aslam]
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People who cannot love other people often start loving money because it becomes a means to possess things, filling the void left by the lack of emotional connection. This phenomenon is deeply rooted in human psychology and societal values, where material possessions are often seen as a substitute for genuine human relationships and emotional fulfillment.
The ability to love and form deep, meaningful connections with others is fundamental to human happiness and well-being. When individuals are unable to experience this form of love, whether due to past trauma, emotional barriers, or personality disorders, they frequently seek alternative sources of satisfaction and security. Money, in this context, becomes a powerful substitute. It offers a sense of control, stability, and validation that they might not be able to find in interpersonal relationships.
Money provides the means to acquire material goods, experiences, and even social status. These possessions and achievements can offer temporary gratification and a semblance of fulfillment. For example, owning luxury items, living in a lavish home, or having the financial freedom to travel and indulge in exclusive experiences can create an illusion of happiness and success. This material wealth can also serve as a shield against the feelings of inadequacy or loneliness that come from the inability to form loving relationships.
Moreover, in many societies, wealth is often equated with personal worth. The more money one has, the more respect and admiration one tends to receive. This external validation can be particularly appealing to those who struggle with self-worth and find it difficult to receive love and acceptance from others. By amassing wealth and possessions, they seek to compensate for the lack of emotional intimacy and self-esteem.
The relentless pursuit of money can become an obsession, where material gains are continually sought to fill an emotional void. This is often seen in individuals who, despite having substantial wealth, never feel satisfied. They keep acquiring more, hoping to attain a sense of completeness and contentment that remains elusive. This unending quest for more wealth can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and even a deeper sense of isolation. The relationships formed around money tend to be transactional and superficial, lacking the depth and authenticity of genuine human connections.
This pursuit of money and material possessions often leads to a hollow existence. The temporary satisfaction derived from buying things can never truly replace the profound joy and contentment that come from loving and being loved. Over time, this can result in a life that feels empty and devoid of true meaning. The more they invest in material wealth, the further they drift from the potential for real emotional connection.
Furthermore, the societal emphasis on material success often reinforces this behavior. From a young age, many people are conditioned to equate success with financial prosperity and material possessions. This societal pressure can exacerbate the tendency to substitute money for love, particularly in cultures where individual worth is closely tied to economic status.
Ultimately, while money can provide comfort, security, and a temporary distraction, it cannot fulfill the fundamental human need for love and connection. True fulfillment comes from nurturing relationships, showing compassion, and connecting with others on an emotional level. Investing in relationships and emotional health, rather than just financial wealth, leads to a more balanced and satisfying life. No amount of money can replace the profound and lasting joy that comes from genuine human connection.
In essence, the relationship with money as a substitute for love is a coping mechanism that addresses a deeper emotional void. While it may offer a temporary sense of fulfillment, it is ultimately unsustainable. Cultivating emotional intelligence, seeking therapy, and fostering meaningful relationships are crucial steps toward achieving true happiness and contentment.
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The ability to love and form deep, meaningful connections with others is fundamental to human happiness and well-being. When individuals are unable to experience this form of love, whether due to past trauma, emotional barriers, or personality disorders, they frequently seek alternative sources of satisfaction and security. Money, in this context, becomes a powerful substitute. It offers a sense of control, stability, and validation that they might not be able to find in interpersonal relationships.
Money provides the means to acquire material goods, experiences, and even social status. These possessions and achievements can offer temporary gratification and a semblance of fulfillment. For example, owning luxury items, living in a lavish home, or having the financial freedom to travel and indulge in exclusive experiences can create an illusion of happiness and success. This material wealth can also serve as a shield against the feelings of inadequacy or loneliness that come from the inability to form loving relationships.
Moreover, in many societies, wealth is often equated with personal worth. The more money one has, the more respect and admiration one tends to receive. This external validation can be particularly appealing to those who struggle with self-worth and find it difficult to receive love and acceptance from others. By amassing wealth and possessions, they seek to compensate for the lack of emotional intimacy and self-esteem.
The relentless pursuit of money can become an obsession, where material gains are continually sought to fill an emotional void. This is often seen in individuals who, despite having substantial wealth, never feel satisfied. They keep acquiring more, hoping to attain a sense of completeness and contentment that remains elusive. This unending quest for more wealth can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and even a deeper sense of isolation. The relationships formed around money tend to be transactional and superficial, lacking the depth and authenticity of genuine human connections.
This pursuit of money and material possessions often leads to a hollow existence. The temporary satisfaction derived from buying things can never truly replace the profound joy and contentment that come from loving and being loved. Over time, this can result in a life that feels empty and devoid of true meaning. The more they invest in material wealth, the further they drift from the potential for real emotional connection.
Furthermore, the societal emphasis on material success often reinforces this behavior. From a young age, many people are conditioned to equate success with financial prosperity and material possessions. This societal pressure can exacerbate the tendency to substitute money for love, particularly in cultures where individual worth is closely tied to economic status.
Ultimately, while money can provide comfort, security, and a temporary distraction, it cannot fulfill the fundamental human need for love and connection. True fulfillment comes from nurturing relationships, showing compassion, and connecting with others on an emotional level. Investing in relationships and emotional health, rather than just financial wealth, leads to a more balanced and satisfying life. No amount of money can replace the profound and lasting joy that comes from genuine human connection.
In essence, the relationship with money as a substitute for love is a coping mechanism that addresses a deeper emotional void. While it may offer a temporary sense of fulfillment, it is ultimately unsustainable. Cultivating emotional intelligence, seeking therapy, and fostering meaningful relationships are crucial steps toward achieving true happiness and contentment.
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When it comes to attending the mosques of Allah on fridays (the day of rememberance) there are primarily 4 kinds of muslims:
[FIFO - First in, First out]
Being from the first ones to enter is definitely very virtuous on a Friday and then an early out isn't much blame worthy then. Suits businessmen, so that they got out seeking trade after the prayer immediately.
[FILO - First in, Last out]
First to enter the mosque on a Friday and last to be out. Such are the muttaqoon, the 'aabidoon, the righteous, the rare.. May Allah make us from this kind.
[LILO - Last in, Last out]
Last to enter ie when the angels no more record those who are entering and the khateeb is almost done with khutbah & prayers are quite blame worthy.. Can happen at times for a reason but they compensate this by staying for long continuing with adhkar & are among the last ones to exit.
[LIFO - Last in, First out]
These are the worst kind. That muslim who comes late just to catch a raka't with the Imam after missing entire khutbah and stays at the last lanes of the mosque just to be able to exit quickly.. We seek refuge in Allah from such a state of the heart.
[FIFO - First in, First out]
Being from the first ones to enter is definitely very virtuous on a Friday and then an early out isn't much blame worthy then. Suits businessmen, so that they got out seeking trade after the prayer immediately.
[FILO - First in, Last out]
First to enter the mosque on a Friday and last to be out. Such are the muttaqoon, the 'aabidoon, the righteous, the rare.. May Allah make us from this kind.
[LILO - Last in, Last out]
Last to enter ie when the angels no more record those who are entering and the khateeb is almost done with khutbah & prayers are quite blame worthy.. Can happen at times for a reason but they compensate this by staying for long continuing with adhkar & are among the last ones to exit.
[LIFO - Last in, First out]
These are the worst kind. That muslim who comes late just to catch a raka't with the Imam after missing entire khutbah and stays at the last lanes of the mosque just to be able to exit quickly.. We seek refuge in Allah from such a state of the heart.
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🎙Al-Hasan al-Basri [may Allāh have mercy on him] would say:
“The grave eats away fat and flesh but it cannot eat away true faith.”
📚Al-Uzlah | Page 204 | Al-Imām ibn Abi Dunyah [may Allāh have mercy on him]
“The grave eats away fat and flesh but it cannot eat away true faith.”
📚Al-Uzlah | Page 204 | Al-Imām ibn Abi Dunyah [may Allāh have mercy on him]
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𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗔 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱
"This is one of the most beautiful and amazing pieces of advice by the great scholar Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah be pleased with him):
"𝑨 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒐𝒕 (𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚) 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒈𝒈𝒍𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒑𝒉𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒖𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒇. 𝑺𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇, 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇, 𝒏𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆'𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉.
𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒏𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒏𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒑 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚.
𝑫𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆; 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. 𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎 𝒚𝒐𝒖.
𝑫𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉. 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉. 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒙𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉.
𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈: 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉. 𝑩𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒎, 𝑯𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖.
𝑫𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒑. 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒂𝒚, "𝑶 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓."
𝑺𝒂𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝑺𝒂𝒋𝒅𝒂𝒉. 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑫𝒖'𝒂. 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐. 𝑵𝒐𝒓 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝑯𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎. 𝑵𝒐𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑯𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒚𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉.
𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒍𝒆:
𝑩𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅, 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔' 𝒔𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅."
_Source of Quote:_ Heartfelt Advice To A Friend by Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah.
"This is one of the most beautiful and amazing pieces of advice by the great scholar Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah be pleased with him):
"𝑨 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒐𝒕 (𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚) 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒈𝒈𝒍𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒑𝒉𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒖𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒇. 𝑺𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇, 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇, 𝒏𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆'𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉.
𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒏𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒏𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒑 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚.
𝑫𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆; 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. 𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎 𝒚𝒐𝒖.
𝑫𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉. 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉. 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒙𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉.
𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈: 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉. 𝑩𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒎, 𝑯𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖.
𝑫𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒑. 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒂𝒚, "𝑶 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓."
𝑺𝒂𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝑺𝒂𝒋𝒅𝒂𝒉. 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑫𝒖'𝒂. 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐. 𝑵𝒐𝒓 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝑯𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎. 𝑵𝒐𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑯𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒚𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉.
𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒍𝒆:
𝑩𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅, 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔' 𝒔𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅."
_Source of Quote:_ Heartfelt Advice To A Friend by Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah.
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