Greed will be placed before religion...
Original source: https://x.com/AbuMaryamT/status/1916500182524457079?t=lnVRRps3K7wDkqLN6EPNrA&s=19
Original source: https://x.com/AbuMaryamT/status/1916500182524457079?t=lnVRRps3K7wDkqLN6EPNrA&s=19
💯6
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan حفظه الله:
“It does not suffice that you make yourself righteous; you should strive to better others as well.
If you guide someone towards goodness and caution him against evil, you have given him tremendous charity because Allah could make it beneficial to him much more than the way wealth would benefit him.
Hence, enjoining good and forbidding evil are of great merit and tremendous benefit.”
📖Explanation of an-Nawawi’s 40 Hadith pg 203
“It does not suffice that you make yourself righteous; you should strive to better others as well.
If you guide someone towards goodness and caution him against evil, you have given him tremendous charity because Allah could make it beneficial to him much more than the way wealth would benefit him.
Hence, enjoining good and forbidding evil are of great merit and tremendous benefit.”
📖Explanation of an-Nawawi’s 40 Hadith pg 203
👍6💯2
VALUE OF SALAH IN YOUR HEART.
Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal (rahimahullah d. 241 AH) said:
"Know yourself, O servant of Allah, and you be warned that you meet Allah, and there is no share or value of Islam with you.
Indeed, the value and (reality of) Islam in your heart is in accordance with the value and place of Salāh (prayer) in your heart."
[Kitāb as-Salāh by Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullah d. 751 AH) pg 15. Dar 'Aalam al-Fawāid Print, 2nd Edition].
Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal (rahimahullah d. 241 AH) said:
"Know yourself, O servant of Allah, and you be warned that you meet Allah, and there is no share or value of Islam with you.
Indeed, the value and (reality of) Islam in your heart is in accordance with the value and place of Salāh (prayer) in your heart."
[Kitāb as-Salāh by Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullah d. 751 AH) pg 15. Dar 'Aalam al-Fawāid Print, 2nd Edition].
💯12
Once you realize that everything in this world is temporary, your perspective shifts.
The trials, losses, and even joys feel lighter, knowing they won't last forever. In the Qur'an, Allah says:
"مَتَاعُ الدُّنْيَا قَلِيلٌ وَالْآخِرَةُ خَيْرٌ لِمَنِ اتَّقَىٰ"
"The enjoyment of this world is little, whereas the Hereafter is far better for those mindful of Allah." (Quran 4:77)
This verse reminds us to focus on what truly matters—the eternal rewards of the Hereafter—because what is with Allah is always worth the wait.
The trials, losses, and even joys feel lighter, knowing they won't last forever. In the Qur'an, Allah says:
"مَتَاعُ الدُّنْيَا قَلِيلٌ وَالْآخِرَةُ خَيْرٌ لِمَنِ اتَّقَىٰ"
"The enjoyment of this world is little, whereas the Hereafter is far better for those mindful of Allah." (Quran 4:77)
This verse reminds us to focus on what truly matters—the eternal rewards of the Hereafter—because what is with Allah is always worth the wait.
💯24👍1
Imam Ibn Taymiyyah (رحمه الله) said:
“Whoever desires to be the strongest of people should rely [solely] on Allah.”
-Jami’ul Masa’il, 3/55.
“Whoever desires to be the strongest of people should rely [solely] on Allah.”
-Jami’ul Masa’il, 3/55.
💯15👍2
Quote of the day
Shaykh Abdur Razzaq Ibn Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbaad:
"From the attributes of the
righteous wife is not to burden your husband in spending and avoid being a wasteful spendthrift in your home. Rather, you must be balanced and respect the wealth of your husband."
Attributes Of The Righteous Wife. Chapter: Don't burden your husband with more than he can afford. Page 48
Shaykh Abdur Razzaq Ibn Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbaad:
"From the attributes of the
righteous wife is not to burden your husband in spending and avoid being a wasteful spendthrift in your home. Rather, you must be balanced and respect the wealth of your husband."
Attributes Of The Righteous Wife. Chapter: Don't burden your husband with more than he can afford. Page 48
💯16👍4
ALLĀH TREATS THE SERVANT AS THE SERVANT TREATS OTHERS
ALLĀH says: "Is there any reward for goodness except goodness?" {Ar-Rahman || Verse 60}
"The reward of an evil deed is an evil one like it." {Ash-Shūrā || Verse 40}
Abdullah ibn Amr (may ALLĀH be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of ALLĀH (ﷺ) said, "Whoever would love to be delivered from Hellfire and admitted into Paradise, let him meet his end with faith in ALLĀH and the Last Day, and let him treat people as he would love to be treated." {Muslim #1844}
Abu Huraira (may ALLĀH be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of ALLĀH (ﷺ) said, "Whoever relieves the hardship of a believer in this world, ALLĀH will relieve his hardship on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever helps ease one in difficulty, ALLĀH will make it easy for him in this world and the Hereafter. Whoever conceals the faults of a Muslim, ALLĀH will conceal his faults in this world and the Hereafter. ALLĀH helps the servant as long as he helps his brother." {Muslim #2699}
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri (may ALLĀH be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of ALLĀH (ﷺ) said, "Do not cause harm or return harm. Whoever harms others, ALLĀH will harm him. Whoever is harsh with others, ALLĀH will be harsh with him." {al-Sunan al-Kubra lil-Bayhaqi #11384}
Abu Huraira (may ALLĀH be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "A woman entered the Hellfire because of a cat or kitten she had imprisoned. She did not let it eat, nor release it to eat the vermin of the earth, until it died emaciated." {Muslim #2619}
Ibn al-Qayyim (may ALLĀH have mercy on him) said: "For that reason, the recompense of a deed resembles its type of good and evil. Whoever covers the faults of a Muslim, ALLĀH covers his faults. Whoever eases one in difficulty, ALLĀH will make it easy for him in the world and the Hereafter. Whoever relives a believer of hardship in the world, ALLĀH will relieve his hardship on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever cancels a sale someone later regretted, ALLĀH will cancel his slips on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever seeks the faults of his brother, ALLĀH will seek his faults. Whoever harms a Muslim, ALLĀH will harm him. Whoever is harsh, ALLĀH is harsh with him. Whoever abandons a Muslim in a situation in which he needs support, ALLĀH will abandon him in a situation in which he needs support. Whoever is tolerant, ALLĀH is tolerant with him. The Most Merciful will show mercy to the merciful. Indeed, ALLĀH only has mercy on his merciful servants. Whoever spends in charity, HE will spend on him. Whoever is miserly, HE will be miserly against him. Whoever foregoes one his rights, ALLĀH will forgo one of HIS rights over him. Whoever overlooks people’s faults, ALLĀH will overlook his faults. Whoever searches for faults, ALLĀH will make his faults known. This is the law of ALLĀH, HIS decree, and HIS revelation. HIS reward and punishment are entirely based upon this principle." {Iʻlām al-Muwaqqiʻīn (1/150)}
The reward or punishment we receive from ALLĀH in this world and the Hereafter directly mirrors our conduct towards other people in this worldly life. If we are harsh, cruel, and arrogant, ALLĀH will punish us harshly to humble us. If we are kind, gentle, and humble, ALLĀH will reward us by granting us its equivalent or more in this world and exalting our status in Paradise.
ALLĀH says: "Is there any reward for goodness except goodness?" {Ar-Rahman || Verse 60}
"The reward of an evil deed is an evil one like it." {Ash-Shūrā || Verse 40}
Abdullah ibn Amr (may ALLĀH be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of ALLĀH (ﷺ) said, "Whoever would love to be delivered from Hellfire and admitted into Paradise, let him meet his end with faith in ALLĀH and the Last Day, and let him treat people as he would love to be treated." {Muslim #1844}
Abu Huraira (may ALLĀH be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of ALLĀH (ﷺ) said, "Whoever relieves the hardship of a believer in this world, ALLĀH will relieve his hardship on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever helps ease one in difficulty, ALLĀH will make it easy for him in this world and the Hereafter. Whoever conceals the faults of a Muslim, ALLĀH will conceal his faults in this world and the Hereafter. ALLĀH helps the servant as long as he helps his brother." {Muslim #2699}
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri (may ALLĀH be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of ALLĀH (ﷺ) said, "Do not cause harm or return harm. Whoever harms others, ALLĀH will harm him. Whoever is harsh with others, ALLĀH will be harsh with him." {al-Sunan al-Kubra lil-Bayhaqi #11384}
Abu Huraira (may ALLĀH be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "A woman entered the Hellfire because of a cat or kitten she had imprisoned. She did not let it eat, nor release it to eat the vermin of the earth, until it died emaciated." {Muslim #2619}
Ibn al-Qayyim (may ALLĀH have mercy on him) said: "For that reason, the recompense of a deed resembles its type of good and evil. Whoever covers the faults of a Muslim, ALLĀH covers his faults. Whoever eases one in difficulty, ALLĀH will make it easy for him in the world and the Hereafter. Whoever relives a believer of hardship in the world, ALLĀH will relieve his hardship on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever cancels a sale someone later regretted, ALLĀH will cancel his slips on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever seeks the faults of his brother, ALLĀH will seek his faults. Whoever harms a Muslim, ALLĀH will harm him. Whoever is harsh, ALLĀH is harsh with him. Whoever abandons a Muslim in a situation in which he needs support, ALLĀH will abandon him in a situation in which he needs support. Whoever is tolerant, ALLĀH is tolerant with him. The Most Merciful will show mercy to the merciful. Indeed, ALLĀH only has mercy on his merciful servants. Whoever spends in charity, HE will spend on him. Whoever is miserly, HE will be miserly against him. Whoever foregoes one his rights, ALLĀH will forgo one of HIS rights over him. Whoever overlooks people’s faults, ALLĀH will overlook his faults. Whoever searches for faults, ALLĀH will make his faults known. This is the law of ALLĀH, HIS decree, and HIS revelation. HIS reward and punishment are entirely based upon this principle." {Iʻlām al-Muwaqqiʻīn (1/150)}
The reward or punishment we receive from ALLĀH in this world and the Hereafter directly mirrors our conduct towards other people in this worldly life. If we are harsh, cruel, and arrogant, ALLĀH will punish us harshly to humble us. If we are kind, gentle, and humble, ALLĀH will reward us by granting us its equivalent or more in this world and exalting our status in Paradise.
💯8👍1
CRAVING FOR WEALTH
There is nothing more to chasing after wealth than the wastage of a person's noble life for that which has no value. Instead he could have earned a high rank (in Paradise) and everlasting bliss, but he lost this due to his craving after provision which had already been assured to him and allotted to him, and it was not possible for anything to come to him except what was decreed for him - then on top of this he does not benefit from that, but rather abandons it and leaves it for someone else.
He departs from that and leaves it behind so that he will be the one held accountable for it, yet someone else benefits from it. So in reality he is only gathering it for someone who will not praise him for that, whilst he himself goes on to One who will not excuse him for that this itself would indeed be enough to show the blameworthiness of this craving.
The person who has this craving wastes his valuable time and engages himself in that which is of no benefit to himself in journeying and exposing himself to dangers in order to amass that which will only benefit someone else, so it is as is said:
“So one who spends his days in gathering wealth - Out of fear of poverty - then he has achieved only poverty.”
——————
𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘: The Evil Craving For Wealth And Status Pg.11-12 | By Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī | Translated by: Aboo Talhah Daawood Ibn Ronald Burbank
There is nothing more to chasing after wealth than the wastage of a person's noble life for that which has no value. Instead he could have earned a high rank (in Paradise) and everlasting bliss, but he lost this due to his craving after provision which had already been assured to him and allotted to him, and it was not possible for anything to come to him except what was decreed for him - then on top of this he does not benefit from that, but rather abandons it and leaves it for someone else.
He departs from that and leaves it behind so that he will be the one held accountable for it, yet someone else benefits from it. So in reality he is only gathering it for someone who will not praise him for that, whilst he himself goes on to One who will not excuse him for that this itself would indeed be enough to show the blameworthiness of this craving.
The person who has this craving wastes his valuable time and engages himself in that which is of no benefit to himself in journeying and exposing himself to dangers in order to amass that which will only benefit someone else, so it is as is said:
“So one who spends his days in gathering wealth - Out of fear of poverty - then he has achieved only poverty.”
——————
𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘: The Evil Craving For Wealth And Status Pg.11-12 | By Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī | Translated by: Aboo Talhah Daawood Ibn Ronald Burbank
💯6👍2
The Difference Between the Plague (al-Ṭaʿūn) and Common Death / Disease (al-Wabāʾ) and Resolving the Apparent Conflict Between the Plague Not Entering Madinah and the Measures of Quarantine and Isolation Being Applied Therein (PDF, 8 pages)
https://abuiyaad.s3.amazonaws.com/islam/plague-and-disease.pdf
https://x.com/abuiyaadsp/status/1241674613609975809?s=46
https://abuiyaad.s3.amazonaws.com/islam/plague-and-disease.pdf
https://x.com/abuiyaadsp/status/1241674613609975809?s=46
👍3
It’s not stress.
It’s dopamine addiction.
It’s not depression and emptiness.
It’s dopamine addiction.
It’s not lethargy and tiredness.
It’s dopamine addiction.
It’s not burnout and brain fog.
It’s dopamine addiction.
It’s not failure of plans and demotivation.
It’s dopamine addiction.
It’s not black magic or punishment of sins.
It’s dopamine addiction.
Dopamine addiction (through excessive use of mobile and reels and social media) is the single and biggest reason of literally everything you are going through in your mood. The biggest skill to learn of this century is managing social media and smart phone. It’s the most valuable skill to learn. How to learn it? Search it yourself. Search dopamine addiction. Search how to get rid of it. Search dopamine fasting.
It’s dopamine addiction.
It’s not depression and emptiness.
It’s dopamine addiction.
It’s not lethargy and tiredness.
It’s dopamine addiction.
It’s not burnout and brain fog.
It’s dopamine addiction.
It’s not failure of plans and demotivation.
It’s dopamine addiction.
It’s not black magic or punishment of sins.
It’s dopamine addiction.
Dopamine addiction (through excessive use of mobile and reels and social media) is the single and biggest reason of literally everything you are going through in your mood. The biggest skill to learn of this century is managing social media and smart phone. It’s the most valuable skill to learn. How to learn it? Search it yourself. Search dopamine addiction. Search how to get rid of it. Search dopamine fasting.
👍12💯4
There are days when it feels like no matter how hard we work, the bills keep piling up and it seems like our efforts are never enough. But in those moments, I remind myself to take a step back and reflect on how far I’ve come. Despite the challenges, I’m able to pay my bills and support my loved ones, and that, in itself, is a blessing.
Many people are struggling to even meet their most basic needs, and yet here we are, still standing, still managing, even when it feels like we’re running on empty. It’s not always easy, but we continue because we know that every step forward, no matter how small, is progress.
If you’re like me, juggling responsibilities and trying to make ends meet, just know that your efforts matter. You’re doing the best you can, and that is enough. No matter how heavy the burden may seem, remember that Allah’s blessings are with us in every struggle. Our patience, our hard work, and our ability to keep going are what make us strong. And above all, the fact that we are able to provide, even in tough times, is something to be grateful for.
So, let’s take a moment to appreciate the little things—the small victories, the bills paid, the families cared for. We’re doing more than surviving; we’re making it through, and that’s something to be proud of.
May Allah ease our burdens and grant us more blessings.
Many people are struggling to even meet their most basic needs, and yet here we are, still standing, still managing, even when it feels like we’re running on empty. It’s not always easy, but we continue because we know that every step forward, no matter how small, is progress.
If you’re like me, juggling responsibilities and trying to make ends meet, just know that your efforts matter. You’re doing the best you can, and that is enough. No matter how heavy the burden may seem, remember that Allah’s blessings are with us in every struggle. Our patience, our hard work, and our ability to keep going are what make us strong. And above all, the fact that we are able to provide, even in tough times, is something to be grateful for.
So, let’s take a moment to appreciate the little things—the small victories, the bills paid, the families cared for. We’re doing more than surviving; we’re making it through, and that’s something to be proud of.
May Allah ease our burdens and grant us more blessings.
💯11👍3
If you live for people's acceptance you will die from their rejection. You can be the juiciest sweetest mango and there will be someone who doesn't like mangoes.
Live life seeking Allah's rida (acceptance) and you will be successful in this life and the next.
People are fickle. They will love you today and hate you tomorrow. They will praise you today and insult you publicly tomorrow.
"Be humble. Only fools take pride in their station here, trapped in a cage of dust, moisture, heat and air. No need to complain of calamities, this illusion of a life lasts but a moment."
– Shaykh Abu-Saeed Abil-Kheir
Live life seeking Allah's rida (acceptance) and you will be successful in this life and the next.
People are fickle. They will love you today and hate you tomorrow. They will praise you today and insult you publicly tomorrow.
"Be humble. Only fools take pride in their station here, trapped in a cage of dust, moisture, heat and air. No need to complain of calamities, this illusion of a life lasts but a moment."
– Shaykh Abu-Saeed Abil-Kheir
👍13💯8
Allah subhanahu named human as "al insan" means "forgetful"
Insan is forgetful and does errors. No human being is free from mistakes and Allah said "we created mankind weak."(04:28)
Allah is not asking you to be perfect. Humans should not be expecting you to be perfect as well. Humans cannot expect you be a certain with as per their requirements. A person is required to follow deen and please Allah not people.
A pious slave of Allah will try to mend his/her mistakes and will not become adamant on it. That is why it is encouraged to remind the believers and reminder benefits a believer.
Give benefit of doubt and excuses to people and at the same time do not be harsh on yourself if other people are not easy going with you. Give yourself the same softness which you are giving to others. Often the kind ones become harsh with themselves. They give 100 excuses to other people but they keep on over analysing their ownselves too much due to what they heard from others while that is good thing but to some extent only. It becomes stressful and exhausting if you become harsh with yourself. So, you are not harsh with others but you are harsh with yourself. This often happens with those who have pure hearts. They are not perfect but they are soft and they change their mistakes and do good and they acknowledge.
For such people it is quite difficult to survive in this world where people are keen in criticising others in anger without even knowing what they are saying. The sensitive ones will keep those words to their hearts because they think that everyone else also is like them. They think others will come, explain and acknowledge. But, in this hyper materialistic society majority is not like that.
We ask Allah azza waj'al to grant peace and sakinah to the believers from the harshness of the world.
Insan is forgetful and does errors. No human being is free from mistakes and Allah said "we created mankind weak."(04:28)
Allah is not asking you to be perfect. Humans should not be expecting you to be perfect as well. Humans cannot expect you be a certain with as per their requirements. A person is required to follow deen and please Allah not people.
A pious slave of Allah will try to mend his/her mistakes and will not become adamant on it. That is why it is encouraged to remind the believers and reminder benefits a believer.
Give benefit of doubt and excuses to people and at the same time do not be harsh on yourself if other people are not easy going with you. Give yourself the same softness which you are giving to others. Often the kind ones become harsh with themselves. They give 100 excuses to other people but they keep on over analysing their ownselves too much due to what they heard from others while that is good thing but to some extent only. It becomes stressful and exhausting if you become harsh with yourself. So, you are not harsh with others but you are harsh with yourself. This often happens with those who have pure hearts. They are not perfect but they are soft and they change their mistakes and do good and they acknowledge.
For such people it is quite difficult to survive in this world where people are keen in criticising others in anger without even knowing what they are saying. The sensitive ones will keep those words to their hearts because they think that everyone else also is like them. They think others will come, explain and acknowledge. But, in this hyper materialistic society majority is not like that.
We ask Allah azza waj'al to grant peace and sakinah to the believers from the harshness of the world.
💯11👍2
Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullah) said:
It is not a matter of you loving Allah;
Rather, the matter is that Allah loves you.
and Allah does not love you unless you follow His beloved (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam),
outwardly and inwardly (in what is apparent and what is hidden).
[Madarij as-Salikeen, 3/39, Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullah)]
It is not a matter of you loving Allah;
Rather, the matter is that Allah loves you.
and Allah does not love you unless you follow His beloved (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam),
outwardly and inwardly (in what is apparent and what is hidden).
[Madarij as-Salikeen, 3/39, Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullah)]
👍13💯10
Fatwa no. 7854
Q: Is it permissible for a woman to perform Hajj without a Mahram (spouse or permanently unmarriageable relative), knowing that she has grandsons from her daughter? Is it permissible for her grandson to go with her as her Mahram? Please advise us and may Allah reward you with the best!
A: It is not permissible for a woman to travel to perform Hajj or to anywhere else without a Mahram. Her grandsons from her daughter’s or son’s side are among her Mahrams (i.e. Unmarriageable male relatives); therefore, it is permissible for her to perform Hajj in their company.
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
Chairman: 'Abdul-'Aziz ibn 'Abdullah ibn Baaz
Deputy Chairman: Abdul-Razzaq 'Afify
Member: 'Abdullah ibn Ghudayyan
Member: 'Abdullah ibn Qa'ud
[The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta': Group 1: Vol. : 11: pg. 97]
Q: Is it permissible for a woman to perform Hajj without a Mahram (spouse or permanently unmarriageable relative), knowing that she has grandsons from her daughter? Is it permissible for her grandson to go with her as her Mahram? Please advise us and may Allah reward you with the best!
A: It is not permissible for a woman to travel to perform Hajj or to anywhere else without a Mahram. Her grandsons from her daughter’s or son’s side are among her Mahrams (i.e. Unmarriageable male relatives); therefore, it is permissible for her to perform Hajj in their company.
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
Chairman: 'Abdul-'Aziz ibn 'Abdullah ibn Baaz
Deputy Chairman: Abdul-Razzaq 'Afify
Member: 'Abdullah ibn Ghudayyan
Member: 'Abdullah ibn Qa'ud
[The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta': Group 1: Vol. : 11: pg. 97]
👍6💯2
There are times in life when you may be tested with the very things you have always tried to avoid. Should this happen, don't beat yourself up about it. This world is a place of trials. What kind of testing ground would it be if we were only tested with the things that we don't mind being tested with?
These trials we go through are the stepping stones to Paradise. And the moment we enter Jannah, with the mercy and permission of Allah, all the hardships we faced will be forgotten in an instant.
These trials we go through are the stepping stones to Paradise. And the moment we enter Jannah, with the mercy and permission of Allah, all the hardships we faced will be forgotten in an instant.
💯16👍4