Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen – رحمه الله – said:
It is only a moment... then these difficulties come to an end; be patient with them. Be patient restraining your soul from its desires; be patient upon the obligations ALLAH سبحانه و تعالى has commanded you with. Be patient with the calamities that befall which are either from yourself or (calamities) from ALLAH the Exalted, or from the people. Be patient until you reach the abode of relaxation.
Book: [Explanation of al-Kaafiyah as-Shafiyah volume 4 page 460
It is only a moment... then these difficulties come to an end; be patient with them. Be patient restraining your soul from its desires; be patient upon the obligations ALLAH سبحانه و تعالى has commanded you with. Be patient with the calamities that befall which are either from yourself or (calamities) from ALLAH the Exalted, or from the people. Be patient until you reach the abode of relaxation.
Book: [Explanation of al-Kaafiyah as-Shafiyah volume 4 page 460
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If sins had a smell,
nobody would sit with each other
So if you see people admiring you, then know that they're admiring you only because Allah has displayed your good side to them and covered your bad side or sins.
Be thankful to Allah and always ask for forgiveness.
Ibn Mas’ood that Allah’s Messenger (salallāhu ‘alaihi wasallam) said:
التَّائِبُ مِنْ الذَّنْبِ كَمَنْ لَا ذَنْبَ لَهُ
“The one who repented from sin is like the one who has no sin.”
(Ibn Mājah, no. 4250, Al-Bayhaqi in As-Sunan, 20561,
nobody would sit with each other
So if you see people admiring you, then know that they're admiring you only because Allah has displayed your good side to them and covered your bad side or sins.
Be thankful to Allah and always ask for forgiveness.
Ibn Mas’ood that Allah’s Messenger (salallāhu ‘alaihi wasallam) said:
التَّائِبُ مِنْ الذَّنْبِ كَمَنْ لَا ذَنْبَ لَهُ
“The one who repented from sin is like the one who has no sin.”
(Ibn Mājah, no. 4250, Al-Bayhaqi in As-Sunan, 20561,
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*Exaggerated and Pretentious Rhyming Can Prevent Du'ā' From Being Answered*
Al-Qurṭubī رحمه الله mentioned while explaining the Āyah, "Invoke your Lord with humility and in secret. Surely, He likes not the transgressors." • [8:55]
He mentioned various types of transgression in du'ā' and said,
"And from them, is that a person supplicates with what is neither from the Book nor the Sunnah; choosing baseless rhyming words that he found in some books which have no foundation or origin. And he makes his call, leaving off that which the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ supplicated. And all of this prevents the du'ā' from being answered."
● [الجامع لأحكام القرآن ٧/٢٢٦]
Al-Qurṭubī رحمه الله mentioned while explaining the Āyah, "Invoke your Lord with humility and in secret. Surely, He likes not the transgressors." • [8:55]
He mentioned various types of transgression in du'ā' and said,
"And from them, is that a person supplicates with what is neither from the Book nor the Sunnah; choosing baseless rhyming words that he found in some books which have no foundation or origin. And he makes his call, leaving off that which the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ supplicated. And all of this prevents the du'ā' from being answered."
● [الجامع لأحكام القرآن ٧/٢٢٦]
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Tests come in different ways. Sometimes it comes from people we love, parents, siblings, spouses, children, friends and other close associates. Do not be foolish, but be patient. Allah says in suratul-Furqan
"But We have made some of you a test for others to see if you will be steadfast? For your Lord is ever insightful"
"But We have made some of you a test for others to see if you will be steadfast? For your Lord is ever insightful"
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Count Dhikr On Your Fingers
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
Count (Dhikr) on your fingers, for they (the fingers) will be questioned and asked to speak (on the day of judgement).
[Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 1501 | Org.Ref: Book 8. Hadith 86 | Eng.Trans (USC-MSA web): Book 8, Hadith 1496 | Grade: Hasan by Al-Albani]
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
Count (Dhikr) on your fingers, for they (the fingers) will be questioned and asked to speak (on the day of judgement).
[Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 1501 | Org.Ref: Book 8. Hadith 86 | Eng.Trans (USC-MSA web): Book 8, Hadith 1496 | Grade: Hasan by Al-Albani]
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It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:
“There is no day on which the people get up but two angels come down and one of them says, ‘O Allah, give in compensation to the one who spends (in charity),’ and the other says, ‘O Allah, destroy the one who withholds.’”
[Sahih al-Bukhari 1374; Muslim 1010]
“There is no day on which the people get up but two angels come down and one of them says, ‘O Allah, give in compensation to the one who spends (in charity),’ and the other says, ‘O Allah, destroy the one who withholds.’”
[Sahih al-Bukhari 1374; Muslim 1010]
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At-Tirmidhi (2488) narrated that ‘Abdullah ibn Mas‘ood said:
The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Shall I not tell you of one who will be forbidden to the Fire, or for whom the Fire will become forbidden?
Everyone who is close to people, gentle and easy-going.”
Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh at-Tirmidhi.
The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Shall I not tell you of one who will be forbidden to the Fire, or for whom the Fire will become forbidden?
Everyone who is close to people, gentle and easy-going.”
Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh at-Tirmidhi.
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The complain of Hell:
Narrated Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه: The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “In very hot weather delay the Dhuhr prayer till it becomes (a bit) cooler because the severity of heat is from the raging of the Hell-fire. The Hell-fire of Hell complained to its Lord saying: O Lord! My parts are eating (destroying) one another. So Allaah allowed it to take two breaths, one in the winter and the other in the summer. The breath in the summer is at the time when you feel the severest heat and the breath in the winter is at the time when you feel the severest cold.” [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (536, 537, 3260) and Saheeh Muslim (617)]
It is said that the breath in the summer is “exhaling” and in the winter is “inhaling”
Narrated Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه: The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “In very hot weather delay the Dhuhr prayer till it becomes (a bit) cooler because the severity of heat is from the raging of the Hell-fire. The Hell-fire of Hell complained to its Lord saying: O Lord! My parts are eating (destroying) one another. So Allaah allowed it to take two breaths, one in the winter and the other in the summer. The breath in the summer is at the time when you feel the severest heat and the breath in the winter is at the time when you feel the severest cold.” [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (536, 537, 3260) and Saheeh Muslim (617)]
It is said that the breath in the summer is “exhaling” and in the winter is “inhaling”
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Trust in Allah. You may be in a lot of pain right now and going through many hardships, but hold on to Him, be patient, and remain grateful to Allah. Be optimistic and remember His promises.
-Al Mar-atus Saliha
Allah promises ease after hardship: "For indeed, with hardship [will be] ease." (Qur'an 94:6)
He assures us that He will not burden a soul beyond its capacity: "Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear..." (Qur'an 2:286)
He also promises that those who are patient will receive a great reward: "Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without account." (Qur'an 39:10)
-Al Mar-atus Saliha
Allah promises ease after hardship: "For indeed, with hardship [will be] ease." (Qur'an 94:6)
He assures us that He will not burden a soul beyond its capacity: "Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear..." (Qur'an 2:286)
He also promises that those who are patient will receive a great reward: "Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without account." (Qur'an 39:10)
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The Sunnah Of Fajr
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'Ā'ishah has been reported to have said: ❝The Prophet (ﷺ) did not take care of any voluntary act of worship the way he took care of the two prayer units of Fajr.❞ (al-Bukhārī, 1169, Muslim, 724, 94 (repeated).
In another report of his (725, 97): ❝They are more beloved to me than the whole world."❞
[Book: Sincere Counsel To The Students Of Sacred Knowledge By Al-Ḥāfiẓ Abū'l-Faraj Ibn al-Jawzī, p. 60 (Footnote: 64) | Translation By Aymān Ibn Khālid | Dār As-Sunnah Publishers]
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'Ā'ishah has been reported to have said: ❝The Prophet (ﷺ) did not take care of any voluntary act of worship the way he took care of the two prayer units of Fajr.❞ (al-Bukhārī, 1169, Muslim, 724, 94 (repeated).
In another report of his (725, 97): ❝They are more beloved to me than the whole world."❞
[Book: Sincere Counsel To The Students Of Sacred Knowledge By Al-Ḥāfiẓ Abū'l-Faraj Ibn al-Jawzī, p. 60 (Footnote: 64) | Translation By Aymān Ibn Khālid | Dār As-Sunnah Publishers]
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'Knowing A Person'
A man bore witness to ‘Umar Ibn Al-Khattaab so ‘Umar said to him: “I do not know you, but it does not matter that I do not know you. Bring me someone who does know you.”
A man among the peole said: “I know him.” ‘Umar asked: “What do you know about him?” He said: “He is of good character and is virtuous.”
‘Umar asked: “Is he your neighbour who you know by night and by day, and you know when he comes in and goes out?” The man said: “No.”
‘Umar asked: “Did h have any financial dealings with you which is the way to know whether he is God-fearing or not?” The man said: “No.”
‘Umar then asked: “Has he been your companion on a journey (safar), which is the best way to know whether he is of noble character and attitude?” The man said: “No.”
So ‘Umar said: “Then you DON'T KNOW HIM.”
[Sunan Al-Bayhaqi, 10/125 & Mawsoo’ah Fiqh ‘Umar, p. 731]
A man bore witness to ‘Umar Ibn Al-Khattaab so ‘Umar said to him: “I do not know you, but it does not matter that I do not know you. Bring me someone who does know you.”
A man among the peole said: “I know him.” ‘Umar asked: “What do you know about him?” He said: “He is of good character and is virtuous.”
‘Umar asked: “Is he your neighbour who you know by night and by day, and you know when he comes in and goes out?” The man said: “No.”
‘Umar asked: “Did h have any financial dealings with you which is the way to know whether he is God-fearing or not?” The man said: “No.”
‘Umar then asked: “Has he been your companion on a journey (safar), which is the best way to know whether he is of noble character and attitude?” The man said: “No.”
So ‘Umar said: “Then you DON'T KNOW HIM.”
[Sunan Al-Bayhaqi, 10/125 & Mawsoo’ah Fiqh ‘Umar, p. 731]
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Which of the Favours of Your Lord will you Deny?
Ibn al-Dunya mentioned that the Prophet Dawud (Alayhis-Salaam) asked Allaah; "What is the least of your blessings?.”Allaah revealed to him, "O Dawud, take a breath." Dawud did so, and Allaah told him: "That is the least of My Blessings on you.”
[Extracted from the book 'Patience and Gratitude' by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah]
In the quest of fulfilling our desires, are we overlooking and taking for granted the little blessings and favours in our life like security, fresh air, food, clean water, and good health!
Didn't the Messenger of Allaah said: "Whoever among you wakes up in the morning secured in his dwelling, healthy in his body, having his food for the day, then it is as if the world has been gathered for him." [Sahih al-Jami]
Shouldn't you reflect upon this verse,
فَبِأَىِّ ءَالَآءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ
“Which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?
[Surat Ar-Rahman (55:13)]
Ibn al-Dunya mentioned that the Prophet Dawud (Alayhis-Salaam) asked Allaah; "What is the least of your blessings?.”Allaah revealed to him, "O Dawud, take a breath." Dawud did so, and Allaah told him: "That is the least of My Blessings on you.”
[Extracted from the book 'Patience and Gratitude' by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah]
In the quest of fulfilling our desires, are we overlooking and taking for granted the little blessings and favours in our life like security, fresh air, food, clean water, and good health!
Didn't the Messenger of Allaah said: "Whoever among you wakes up in the morning secured in his dwelling, healthy in his body, having his food for the day, then it is as if the world has been gathered for him." [Sahih al-Jami]
Shouldn't you reflect upon this verse,
فَبِأَىِّ ءَالَآءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ
“Which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?
[Surat Ar-Rahman (55:13)]
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Whoever wishes to attain the levels of the strangers, let him bear with patience the harm he will meet from his parents, his wife, his brothers and relatives.
If one were to ask, how can they harm me seeing as I am beloved to them and they to me?
It was said in reply:
You have opposed them in their love of this world and their great desire for it. They, in order to attain this world, do not care what they lose of their religion; if you follow them in this, they will love you; if you oppose them and instead traverse the path to the Hereafter by following the truth, they will behave coarsely towards you.
Your parents will be pained and angry at your actions, your wife will vexed at you and seek separation, and your brothers and relatives will rarely meet you.
You will be, amongst them, saddened and disturbed, and it is then that you will look at yourself with the eye of a stranger and you will understand the circumstances of all strangers like yourself, you will feel isolated from your brothers and relatives, and you will find yourself alone traversing the path to Allah.
Be patient for just a few days, bear the ignominy of this world for a few minutes, partake scarcely of this lowly life, you will find that this leads you to the Abode of well-being, its land is pure, its gardens resplendent, its fruits bountiful and its rivers sweet; therein will you have all the soul desires and all the eye takes delight in, therein will you abide for eternity.
📖 The Journey of the Strangers pg 42-43
If one were to ask, how can they harm me seeing as I am beloved to them and they to me?
It was said in reply:
You have opposed them in their love of this world and their great desire for it. They, in order to attain this world, do not care what they lose of their religion; if you follow them in this, they will love you; if you oppose them and instead traverse the path to the Hereafter by following the truth, they will behave coarsely towards you.
Your parents will be pained and angry at your actions, your wife will vexed at you and seek separation, and your brothers and relatives will rarely meet you.
You will be, amongst them, saddened and disturbed, and it is then that you will look at yourself with the eye of a stranger and you will understand the circumstances of all strangers like yourself, you will feel isolated from your brothers and relatives, and you will find yourself alone traversing the path to Allah.
Be patient for just a few days, bear the ignominy of this world for a few minutes, partake scarcely of this lowly life, you will find that this leads you to the Abode of well-being, its land is pure, its gardens resplendent, its fruits bountiful and its rivers sweet; therein will you have all the soul desires and all the eye takes delight in, therein will you abide for eternity.
📖 The Journey of the Strangers pg 42-43
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𝙁𝙞𝙭𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙌𝙪𝙧'𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 , 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙞𝙭𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙧 , 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 , 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙪 𝙪𝙨𝙚 , 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙪 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙧 𝘼𝙦𝙡𝙖𝙦.
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#muslims
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