Masrūq (a senior Tābi'ī) رحمه الله said:
“As long as a man's heart remembers Allāh then he's in prayer even if he's in the market.”
[شعب الإيمان ٦٧٨]
“As long as a man's heart remembers Allāh then he's in prayer even if he's in the market.”
[شعب الإيمان ٦٧٨]
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Giving Someone Credit (Tazkiyah):
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 he 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, which is the best way to know whether he is of noble character and attitude?” The man said: “No.”
So ‘Umar said: “Then you do not 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 he 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, which is the best way to know whether he is of noble character and attitude?” The man said: “No.”
So ‘Umar said: “Then you do not know him.”
[Sunan Al-Bayhaqi, 10/125 & Mawsoo’ah Fiqh ‘Umar, p. 731]
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Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله:
”When the veil has been lifted on the day of judgement revealing the value of good deeds for the people they'll not see any action better in reward than the remembrance of Allāh (Dhikr).
At that time a group of people who'll sigh because they missed out and say:
There was nothing easier for us than dhikr and yet we did not do it.”
[al-Waabil al-Sayyib | 11]
”When the veil has been lifted on the day of judgement revealing the value of good deeds for the people they'll not see any action better in reward than the remembrance of Allāh (Dhikr).
At that time a group of people who'll sigh because they missed out and say:
There was nothing easier for us than dhikr and yet we did not do it.”
[al-Waabil al-Sayyib | 11]
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📝📌Mu'adh Ibn Jabal (may ALLĀH be pleased with him) said:
"Ahead of you are times of trials in which there will be much wealth and in which the Qur'an will be opened and taken (read) by believers and hypocrites, men and women, young and old and freemen and slaves. At that time it is likely that there will be people who will say, 'Why aren't the people following me when I have read the Qur'an? They will not follow me until I invent something else.' So, beware of everything that is innovated ˹in religion˺, for those things that are innovated are misguidance."
📚 Al-Bid'ah || Page 62
"Ahead of you are times of trials in which there will be much wealth and in which the Qur'an will be opened and taken (read) by believers and hypocrites, men and women, young and old and freemen and slaves. At that time it is likely that there will be people who will say, 'Why aren't the people following me when I have read the Qur'an? They will not follow me until I invent something else.' So, beware of everything that is innovated ˹in religion˺, for those things that are innovated are misguidance."
📚 Al-Bid'ah || Page 62
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RECITING SURAH FATIHA AND PAUSING AFTER EACH VERSE.
This is an abandoned if not a lost Sunnah today. Most imams do not adhere to this Sunnah. They start by pausing and it gathers momentum and there are many variations to this which does not alighn with the Sunnah.
Pausing after every verse (Ayah) of Surah Al-Fatiha is a Sunnah that Shaykh Muhammad Nasir-ud-deen al-Albani (rahimahullah d. 1420 AH) emphasized and revived, as it is seen as a dialogue between the worshiper and Allah Azzawajal. This practice is supported by a hadith Qudsi where Allah states He has divided Al-Fatiha between Himself and the servant, with each part having a designated response.
Hadith 8, 40 Hadith Qudsi. On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (radiAllahuanhu) from the Prophet (ﷺ), who said: Allah (mighty and sublime be He), had said: I have divided prayer between Myself and My servant into two halves, and My servant shall have what he has asked for.
■ When the servant says: Al-hamdu lillahi rabbi l-alamin (3), Allah (mighty and sublime be He) says: My servant has praised Me.
■ And when he says: Ar-rahmani r-rahim (4), Allah (mighty and sublime be He) says: My servant has extolled Me, and
■ When he says: Maliki yawmi d-din (5), Allah says: My servant has glorified Me - and on one occasion He said: My servant has submitted to My power.
■ And when he says: Iyyaka na budu wa iyyaka nasta in (6), He says: This is between Me and My servant, and My servant shall have what he has asked for.
■ And when he says: Ihdina s-sirata l- mustaqim, siratal ladhina an amta alayhim ghayril-maghdubi alayhim wa la d-dallin (7), He says: This is for My servant, and My servant shall have what he has asked for.
(1) Surat al-Fatihah, the first surah (chapter) of the Qur'an. (2) i.e. standing behind the imam (leader) listening to him reciting al-Fatihah. (3) "Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds." (4) "The Merciful, the Compassionate". (5) "Master of the Day of Judgement". (6) "It is You we worship and it is You we ask for help". (7) "Guide us to the straight path, the path of those upon whom You have bestowed favors, not of those against whom You are angry, nor of those who are astray". It was related by Muslim (also by Malik, at-Tirmidhi, Abu-Dawud, an-Nasa'i and Ibn Majah).
Why pause? It's a Sunnah: The Prophet of Allah (sallallaahu alayhiwa sallam) paused after each verse, a practice that is encouraged to revive. It's a Dialogue: The recitation of Al-Fatiha is understood as a conversation between the worshiper and Allah. Pausing helps to separate the verses, creating a distinct interaction with each one. Hadith Qudsi: This divine narration explains the nature of the connection between the verses of Al-Fatiha and the worshiper's relationship with Allah.
How to pause: After each verse: When reciting Al-Fatiha, take a brief pause after completing each verse, as described in the Sunnah.
For collective prayer: In congregational prayer, this practice should be followed, allowing for the interaction to occur. The pause is to catch your breath and to value the connection with Allah.
What happens during the pause: The worshiper reflects on the meaning of the verse.The act of pausing creates a beautiful interaction with Allah.
This is an abandoned if not a lost Sunnah today. Most imams do not adhere to this Sunnah. They start by pausing and it gathers momentum and there are many variations to this which does not alighn with the Sunnah.
Pausing after every verse (Ayah) of Surah Al-Fatiha is a Sunnah that Shaykh Muhammad Nasir-ud-deen al-Albani (rahimahullah d. 1420 AH) emphasized and revived, as it is seen as a dialogue between the worshiper and Allah Azzawajal. This practice is supported by a hadith Qudsi where Allah states He has divided Al-Fatiha between Himself and the servant, with each part having a designated response.
Hadith 8, 40 Hadith Qudsi. On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (radiAllahuanhu) from the Prophet (ﷺ), who said: Allah (mighty and sublime be He), had said: I have divided prayer between Myself and My servant into two halves, and My servant shall have what he has asked for.
■ When the servant says: Al-hamdu lillahi rabbi l-alamin (3), Allah (mighty and sublime be He) says: My servant has praised Me.
■ And when he says: Ar-rahmani r-rahim (4), Allah (mighty and sublime be He) says: My servant has extolled Me, and
■ When he says: Maliki yawmi d-din (5), Allah says: My servant has glorified Me - and on one occasion He said: My servant has submitted to My power.
■ And when he says: Iyyaka na budu wa iyyaka nasta in (6), He says: This is between Me and My servant, and My servant shall have what he has asked for.
■ And when he says: Ihdina s-sirata l- mustaqim, siratal ladhina an amta alayhim ghayril-maghdubi alayhim wa la d-dallin (7), He says: This is for My servant, and My servant shall have what he has asked for.
(1) Surat al-Fatihah, the first surah (chapter) of the Qur'an. (2) i.e. standing behind the imam (leader) listening to him reciting al-Fatihah. (3) "Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds." (4) "The Merciful, the Compassionate". (5) "Master of the Day of Judgement". (6) "It is You we worship and it is You we ask for help". (7) "Guide us to the straight path, the path of those upon whom You have bestowed favors, not of those against whom You are angry, nor of those who are astray". It was related by Muslim (also by Malik, at-Tirmidhi, Abu-Dawud, an-Nasa'i and Ibn Majah).
Why pause? It's a Sunnah: The Prophet of Allah (sallallaahu alayhiwa sallam) paused after each verse, a practice that is encouraged to revive. It's a Dialogue: The recitation of Al-Fatiha is understood as a conversation between the worshiper and Allah. Pausing helps to separate the verses, creating a distinct interaction with each one. Hadith Qudsi: This divine narration explains the nature of the connection between the verses of Al-Fatiha and the worshiper's relationship with Allah.
How to pause: After each verse: When reciting Al-Fatiha, take a brief pause after completing each verse, as described in the Sunnah.
For collective prayer: In congregational prayer, this practice should be followed, allowing for the interaction to occur. The pause is to catch your breath and to value the connection with Allah.
What happens during the pause: The worshiper reflects on the meaning of the verse.The act of pausing creates a beautiful interaction with Allah.
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YOUR CONDITION IN THE GRAVE.
How to identify what your state will be like in the grave (Barzakh)?
The great scholar of Islam and student of Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah d. 728AH) Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullah d. 751AH) said:
❝The state of a person in the grave will be like the state of the heart in the chest; in bliss or facing punishment, imprisoned or roaming freely. If you want to know what your state in the grave will be like, then look at the state of your heart in your chest.
If the your heart is filled with joy and tranquility, and is pure (clean from pride, envy and other evils) - then by the Will of Allaah, the same will be your state in the grave. And it's opposite is also true.
This is why you find that a person - who is obedient (to Allaah), and has good manners (with the creation), and who is forgiving (and kind) - to be the most tranquil (and at rest).
Faith takes away distress, removes grief, and it (Faith) is the coolness of the eyes of the one upon Tawheed (monotheism), and (the means of) comfort for the worshipers.
■ Whoever is preoccupied with Tasbeeh (saying: Sub-haan Allah), his private affairs will be taken care of.
■ And whoever is preoccupied with al-Hamd (saying: Alhamdulillaah), he will be given bounties one after the other.
■ And whoever is preoccupied with al-Istighfaar (saying Astaghfirullah), the locked (doors) will be opened for him.❞
[Al-Daa' wal-Dawaa' (1/187-188)].
AL WAHYAIN CENTRE.
Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦.
Striving to be upon Salafiyyah.
How to identify what your state will be like in the grave (Barzakh)?
The great scholar of Islam and student of Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah d. 728AH) Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullah d. 751AH) said:
❝The state of a person in the grave will be like the state of the heart in the chest; in bliss or facing punishment, imprisoned or roaming freely. If you want to know what your state in the grave will be like, then look at the state of your heart in your chest.
If the your heart is filled with joy and tranquility, and is pure (clean from pride, envy and other evils) - then by the Will of Allaah, the same will be your state in the grave. And it's opposite is also true.
This is why you find that a person - who is obedient (to Allaah), and has good manners (with the creation), and who is forgiving (and kind) - to be the most tranquil (and at rest).
Faith takes away distress, removes grief, and it (Faith) is the coolness of the eyes of the one upon Tawheed (monotheism), and (the means of) comfort for the worshipers.
■ Whoever is preoccupied with Tasbeeh (saying: Sub-haan Allah), his private affairs will be taken care of.
■ And whoever is preoccupied with al-Hamd (saying: Alhamdulillaah), he will be given bounties one after the other.
■ And whoever is preoccupied with al-Istighfaar (saying Astaghfirullah), the locked (doors) will be opened for him.❞
[Al-Daa' wal-Dawaa' (1/187-188)].
AL WAHYAIN CENTRE.
Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦.
Striving to be upon Salafiyyah.
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Stop Mixing These 5 Foods: Sunnah Wisdom
🌿 Did you know? The Prophet ﷺ avoided certain food combinations
Everything is written in the denoscription✨ This comes from Tibb an-Nabawi (Prophetic medicine) traditions. It’s not about prohibition but about wisdom in what the Prophet ﷺ preferred and the benefits scholars of Tibb have noted over centuries
Here are 5 food combos from Prophetic tradition and Tibb al-Nabawi that you might want to avoid:
❌ 1️⃣ Milk + Fish
📝 Mentioned in Tibb al-Nabawi (Ibn al-Qayyim): This combination was believed to cause skin conditions and upset the stomach.
⚡ Modern studies link fish + milk to potential allergic reactions in sensitive people.
❌ 2️⃣ Meat + Milk
📝 Ibn al-Qayyim also noted in Tibb al-Nabawi that combining heavy proteins (meat) with milk slows digestion and leaves you feeling bloated and sluggish.
📖 No direct Hadith, but this reflects Prophetic eating habits of simplicity and not overloading meals.
❌ 3️⃣ Sour Foods + Milk (like vinegar or citrus)
📝 Tibb al-Nabawi highlights that sour and dairy foods together can cause the milk to curdle in the stomach, leading to discomfort and diarrhea.
❌ 4️⃣ Two “Hot” Foods Together (e.g., dates + meat)
🔥 Ibn al-Qayyim wrote about balancing “hot” and “cold” foods to maintain body equilibrium. Eating two “hot” natured foods may raise internal heat, causing headaches or irritation.
📖 This is part of the holistic approach of Prophetic medicine, though no Sahih Hadith prohibits this.
❌ 5️⃣ Roasted + Cooked Foods Together
📖 The Prophet ﷺ preferred simple meals and avoided combining too many heavy, cooked dishes.
📝 Ibn al-Qayyim said it gives the stomach too much work, slowing digestion and causing fatigue.
📍These are not haram, but healthy eating tips inspired by Prophetic habits and Tibb. Authentic Hadith directly linked to some combinations is limited, most are insights from Ibn al-Qayyim’s Zad al-Ma‘ad fi Hady Khayr al-‘Ibad (Provision of the Hereafter).
#sunnah #muhammad #explorepage #explore #healthtips #milkfish
🌿 Did you know? The Prophet ﷺ avoided certain food combinations
Everything is written in the denoscription✨ This comes from Tibb an-Nabawi (Prophetic medicine) traditions. It’s not about prohibition but about wisdom in what the Prophet ﷺ preferred and the benefits scholars of Tibb have noted over centuries
Here are 5 food combos from Prophetic tradition and Tibb al-Nabawi that you might want to avoid:
❌ 1️⃣ Milk + Fish
📝 Mentioned in Tibb al-Nabawi (Ibn al-Qayyim): This combination was believed to cause skin conditions and upset the stomach.
⚡ Modern studies link fish + milk to potential allergic reactions in sensitive people.
❌ 2️⃣ Meat + Milk
📝 Ibn al-Qayyim also noted in Tibb al-Nabawi that combining heavy proteins (meat) with milk slows digestion and leaves you feeling bloated and sluggish.
📖 No direct Hadith, but this reflects Prophetic eating habits of simplicity and not overloading meals.
❌ 3️⃣ Sour Foods + Milk (like vinegar or citrus)
📝 Tibb al-Nabawi highlights that sour and dairy foods together can cause the milk to curdle in the stomach, leading to discomfort and diarrhea.
❌ 4️⃣ Two “Hot” Foods Together (e.g., dates + meat)
🔥 Ibn al-Qayyim wrote about balancing “hot” and “cold” foods to maintain body equilibrium. Eating two “hot” natured foods may raise internal heat, causing headaches or irritation.
📖 This is part of the holistic approach of Prophetic medicine, though no Sahih Hadith prohibits this.
❌ 5️⃣ Roasted + Cooked Foods Together
📖 The Prophet ﷺ preferred simple meals and avoided combining too many heavy, cooked dishes.
📝 Ibn al-Qayyim said it gives the stomach too much work, slowing digestion and causing fatigue.
📍These are not haram, but healthy eating tips inspired by Prophetic habits and Tibb. Authentic Hadith directly linked to some combinations is limited, most are insights from Ibn al-Qayyim’s Zad al-Ma‘ad fi Hady Khayr al-‘Ibad (Provision of the Hereafter).
#sunnah #muhammad #explorepage #explore #healthtips #milkfish
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2 Interesting Palindromes in the Qur'an
A palindrome is a 'word', 'number', 'phrase', which reads the same backward as forward.
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1- The Qur'an states:
كل في فلك
"Each gliding in an orbit." (21:33).
These are the letters in that sentence: (ك ل ف ي ف ل ك)
They read the same from left to right & right to left.
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2- The Qur'an states:
ربك فكبر
"And magnify your Lord." (74:3).
These are the letters in that sentence: (ر ب ك ف ك ب ر)
They also read the same, from left to right & right to left.
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What makes this even more interesting is that our Prophet could not read or write and the Qur'an was orally transmitted by him to mankind.
A palindrome is a 'word', 'number', 'phrase', which reads the same backward as forward.
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1- The Qur'an states:
كل في فلك
"Each gliding in an orbit." (21:33).
These are the letters in that sentence: (ك ل ف ي ف ل ك)
They read the same from left to right & right to left.
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2- The Qur'an states:
ربك فكبر
"And magnify your Lord." (74:3).
These are the letters in that sentence: (ر ب ك ف ك ب ر)
They also read the same, from left to right & right to left.
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What makes this even more interesting is that our Prophet could not read or write and the Qur'an was orally transmitted by him to mankind.
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𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗾𝘄𝗮̄
When a man sets out for trade, he should have taqwā of Allāh and seek out what has been decreed for him only in the ḥalāl things. If he seeks wealth through non-ḥalāl things, he still will not be able to obtain more than the amount that has been decreed for him to have.
[Hishām (رحمه اللّٰه) reported words of Muḥammad (ibn Sīrīn) (رحمه اللّٰه); Abū Bakr al-Marwazī (رحمه اللّٰه), al-Waraʿ 1/76, 231]
When a man sets out for trade, he should have taqwā of Allāh and seek out what has been decreed for him only in the ḥalāl things. If he seeks wealth through non-ḥalāl things, he still will not be able to obtain more than the amount that has been decreed for him to have.
[Hishām (رحمه اللّٰه) reported words of Muḥammad (ibn Sīrīn) (رحمه اللّٰه); Abū Bakr al-Marwazī (رحمه اللّٰه), al-Waraʿ 1/76, 231]
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Whenever you find yourself in a difficult situation, whether financial, emotional, physical, etc. always always turn to ALLAH ﷻ first through Dua and worship, for he alone is capable of solving all your affairs in an instant, if he wills ﷻ.
Abdullah Ibn Massoud رضي الله عنه narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever falls into a troubled, difficult situation and seeks the help of the people, his difficult situation shall not end.
And whoever falls into a troubled difficult situation and seeks the help of ALLAH ﷻ, Allah will send provisions to him, sooner or later.”
Sahih Al-Jami’: 6566
Abdullah Ibn Massoud رضي الله عنه narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever falls into a troubled, difficult situation and seeks the help of the people, his difficult situation shall not end.
And whoever falls into a troubled difficult situation and seeks the help of ALLAH ﷻ, Allah will send provisions to him, sooner or later.”
Sahih Al-Jami’: 6566
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Ibrahim waited decades for a child.
Musa waited years in exile.
Yusuf waited in prison.
Yaqub waited with blind eyes.
Ayyub waited through pain.
Nuh waited a lifetime.
Their waiting wasn’t wasted.
Waiting is one of the quietest forms of ‘ibadah - because even in silence, you’re saying: “I trust Allah.”
And when the wait ended, Allah rewarded them beyond imagination.
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And despair not from Allāh's relief:
Imam Ibn al-Jawzī
(May Allāh have mercy on him)
“Beware of thinking that the time of a trial or test is long, or becoming fed up with making duʿāʾ often. For you (mankind) are tested with trials and as a slave of Allāh the Almighty you should preserve with patience and keep calling upon your Lord, and despair not from the relief of Allāh, even if the time of the test is long.”
[Ṣayd al-Ḵẖāṭr (1/439)]
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قَالَ الإِمَامُ اِبْنَ الجوزي - رَحِمَهُ الله - :
« فَإِيَّاكَ إِيَّاكِ أَنْ تَسْتَطِيلَ زَمَانُ البَلَاءِ ، وَتُضْجِرُ مِنْ كَثْرَةِ الدُّعَاءِ ، فَإِنَّكَ مُبْتَلًى ، بِالبَلَاءِ مُتعبَّدٌ بالصَّبر والدُّعاء ، وَلَا تَيْأَسُ مِنْ رَوِح اللهُ ، وَإِنْ طَالَ البَلَاءُ ».
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Musa waited years in exile.
Yusuf waited in prison.
Yaqub waited with blind eyes.
Ayyub waited through pain.
Nuh waited a lifetime.
Their waiting wasn’t wasted.
Waiting is one of the quietest forms of ‘ibadah - because even in silence, you’re saying: “I trust Allah.”
And when the wait ended, Allah rewarded them beyond imagination.
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And despair not from Allāh's relief:
Imam Ibn al-Jawzī
(May Allāh have mercy on him)
“Beware of thinking that the time of a trial or test is long, or becoming fed up with making duʿāʾ often. For you (mankind) are tested with trials and as a slave of Allāh the Almighty you should preserve with patience and keep calling upon your Lord, and despair not from the relief of Allāh, even if the time of the test is long.”
[Ṣayd al-Ḵẖāṭr (1/439)]
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قَالَ الإِمَامُ اِبْنَ الجوزي - رَحِمَهُ الله - :
« فَإِيَّاكَ إِيَّاكِ أَنْ تَسْتَطِيلَ زَمَانُ البَلَاءِ ، وَتُضْجِرُ مِنْ كَثْرَةِ الدُّعَاءِ ، فَإِنَّكَ مُبْتَلًى ، بِالبَلَاءِ مُتعبَّدٌ بالصَّبر والدُّعاء ، وَلَا تَيْأَسُ مِنْ رَوِح اللهُ ، وَإِنْ طَالَ البَلَاءُ ».
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Health is a blessing almost all healthy people take for granted.
"Health is a crown that the healthy wear, but only the sick can see."
-- Imam Al-Shafi'i
May Allah grant us good health and gratitude, ameen.
"Health is a crown that the healthy wear, but only the sick can see."
-- Imam Al-Shafi'i
May Allah grant us good health and gratitude, ameen.
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A wise old man was sitting at the river bank when he saw a cat that had fallen into the water, flailing around, trying to save itself from drowning.
The man decided to save the cat. He stretched his hand out but was scratched by the cat. He pulled his hand back in pain.
However, a minute later he stretched his hand out again to save the cat, but it scratched him again, and again he pulled his hand back in pain.
Another minute later he was yet again trying for the third time!!
A man, who was nearby watching what was happening, yelled out: "O wise man, you have not learned your lesson the first time, nor the second time, and now you are trying to save the cat a third time?"
The wise man paid no heed to that man's scolding, and kept on trying until he managed to save the cat.
He then walked over to the man, and patted his shoulder saying: "My son.. it is in the cat's nature to scratch, and it is in my nature to love and have sympathy. Why do you want me to let the cat's nature overcome mine !?!!
My son: Treat people according to your nature, not according to theirs, no matter what they are like and no matter how numerous are their actions that harm you and cause you hurt sometimes.
And do not pay heed to all the voices that loudly call out to you to leave behind your good qualities merely because the other party is not deserving of your noble actions.
When you live to give happiness to others, Allah Ta'ala will send you those who will live to give happiness to you.
"Is the reward for good anything but good?" -55:60
Be beautiful in character and hearts will love you.
So never regret the moments you gave happiness to someone, even if that person did not deserve it.
And suffice in the fact that you have a Lord Who will reward you for good with good.
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“The entire Deen is (about) good character, so whoever exceeds you in good character, has exceeded you in the Deen.”
- Ibn al Qayyum (Rahmatullahi 'alayh)
The man decided to save the cat. He stretched his hand out but was scratched by the cat. He pulled his hand back in pain.
However, a minute later he stretched his hand out again to save the cat, but it scratched him again, and again he pulled his hand back in pain.
Another minute later he was yet again trying for the third time!!
A man, who was nearby watching what was happening, yelled out: "O wise man, you have not learned your lesson the first time, nor the second time, and now you are trying to save the cat a third time?"
The wise man paid no heed to that man's scolding, and kept on trying until he managed to save the cat.
He then walked over to the man, and patted his shoulder saying: "My son.. it is in the cat's nature to scratch, and it is in my nature to love and have sympathy. Why do you want me to let the cat's nature overcome mine !?!!
My son: Treat people according to your nature, not according to theirs, no matter what they are like and no matter how numerous are their actions that harm you and cause you hurt sometimes.
And do not pay heed to all the voices that loudly call out to you to leave behind your good qualities merely because the other party is not deserving of your noble actions.
When you live to give happiness to others, Allah Ta'ala will send you those who will live to give happiness to you.
"Is the reward for good anything but good?" -55:60
Be beautiful in character and hearts will love you.
So never regret the moments you gave happiness to someone, even if that person did not deserve it.
And suffice in the fact that you have a Lord Who will reward you for good with good.
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“The entire Deen is (about) good character, so whoever exceeds you in good character, has exceeded you in the Deen.”
- Ibn al Qayyum (Rahmatullahi 'alayh)
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‼️MAN IN THIS WORLD‼️
Ibn al-Qayyim (may ALLĀH have mercy on him)
‼️The slave has three states
The first state is his condition where he is nothing, and this is before he exists.
‼️The last state is from the time of his death until the state that has no end, the eternal life. After the soul exits the body it will have its presence either in Paradise or the Hellfire; then it will be returned to its body for recompense according to its actions. It will then reside in one of these two abodes - Paradise or the Hellfire - for eternity.
‼️ The second state is between these two, which is from the time he exists until he dies. This is the state that lies in the middle and consists of the days of his life. Therefore, look at the time man spends in this middle state compared to the first and last states, and you will notice man's years in this world are less than the blink of an eye. Those who are able to view the world like this will not cling to it; and they will not care how their days pass by, whether they have difficulty and restricted means or ease and luxury."
📚 The Dunya And Its Reality || Page 9
Ibn al-Qayyim (may ALLĀH have mercy on him)
‼️The slave has three states
The first state is his condition where he is nothing, and this is before he exists.
‼️The last state is from the time of his death until the state that has no end, the eternal life. After the soul exits the body it will have its presence either in Paradise or the Hellfire; then it will be returned to its body for recompense according to its actions. It will then reside in one of these two abodes - Paradise or the Hellfire - for eternity.
‼️ The second state is between these two, which is from the time he exists until he dies. This is the state that lies in the middle and consists of the days of his life. Therefore, look at the time man spends in this middle state compared to the first and last states, and you will notice man's years in this world are less than the blink of an eye. Those who are able to view the world like this will not cling to it; and they will not care how their days pass by, whether they have difficulty and restricted means or ease and luxury."
📚 The Dunya And Its Reality || Page 9
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Sometimes Allah takes away what you hold on to, not to hurt you, but to rebuild you inside. People leave, plans fail, doors close. For a while, the hurt of letting go is all you feel. But if you knew what is being written out of sight, you'd bow in thanks for every unanswered duaa. Allah does not take without giving something better.
He does not delay without making a path to something greater. He does not test you unless there is a hidden mercy in it. Your tears, your heartbreak, your lonely nights-we're not wasted. They teach you. All is heard. All is carried by the Most Merciful. Let your heart rest in this: what is meant for you will find you when you're ready, when it is good for your soul, and when it brings you closer to Jannah. Hold on. Better is on the way by the will of Allah.
He does not delay without making a path to something greater. He does not test you unless there is a hidden mercy in it. Your tears, your heartbreak, your lonely nights-we're not wasted. They teach you. All is heard. All is carried by the Most Merciful. Let your heart rest in this: what is meant for you will find you when you're ready, when it is good for your soul, and when it brings you closer to Jannah. Hold on. Better is on the way by the will of Allah.
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Be Mindful Of Allah and He will Protect You
On the authority of Abul Abbas Abdullah bin Abbas (رضي الله عنه) who said:
One day I was behind the Prophet (ﷺ) [riding on the same mount] and he said,
"O young man, I shall teach you some words [of advice]:
Be mindful of Allah and Allah will protect you.
Be mindful of Allah and you will find Him in front of you.
If you ask, then ask Allah [alone];
and if you seek help, then seek help from Allah [alone].
And know that if the nation were to gather together to benefit you with anything, they would not benefit you except with what Allah had already prescribed for you.
And if they were to gather together to harm you with anything, they would not harm you except with what Allah had already prescribed against you.
The pens have been lifted and the pages have dried.”
It was related by at-Tirmidhi, who said it was a good and sound hadeeth. Another narration, other than that of Tirmidhi, reads:
Be mindful of Allah, and you will find Him in front of you.
Recognize and acknowledge Allah in times of ease and prosperity, and He will remember you in times of adversity.
And know that what has passed you by [and you have failed to attain] was not going to befall you,
and what has befallen you was not going to pass you by.
And know that
victory comes with patience,
relief with affliction,
and with hardship comes ease."
[40 Ḥadith Nawawi, Ḥadith 19]
On the authority of Abul Abbas Abdullah bin Abbas (رضي الله عنه) who said:
One day I was behind the Prophet (ﷺ) [riding on the same mount] and he said,
"O young man, I shall teach you some words [of advice]:
Be mindful of Allah and Allah will protect you.
Be mindful of Allah and you will find Him in front of you.
If you ask, then ask Allah [alone];
and if you seek help, then seek help from Allah [alone].
And know that if the nation were to gather together to benefit you with anything, they would not benefit you except with what Allah had already prescribed for you.
And if they were to gather together to harm you with anything, they would not harm you except with what Allah had already prescribed against you.
The pens have been lifted and the pages have dried.”
It was related by at-Tirmidhi, who said it was a good and sound hadeeth. Another narration, other than that of Tirmidhi, reads:
Be mindful of Allah, and you will find Him in front of you.
Recognize and acknowledge Allah in times of ease and prosperity, and He will remember you in times of adversity.
And know that what has passed you by [and you have failed to attain] was not going to befall you,
and what has befallen you was not going to pass you by.
And know that
victory comes with patience,
relief with affliction,
and with hardship comes ease."
[40 Ḥadith Nawawi, Ḥadith 19]
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Dhun-Noon al-Misri (rahimahullah) was asked:
"What are the signs of sincerity?"
He (rahimahullah) stated:
"When there is no love of the people's praise and fear of their blame in your action, you are one who is sincere."
[Abu Nu’aym al-Asfahani (rahimahullah), Hilayat al-Awliyaa’, 10/242]
"What are the signs of sincerity?"
He (rahimahullah) stated:
"When there is no love of the people's praise and fear of their blame in your action, you are one who is sincere."
[Abu Nu’aym al-Asfahani (rahimahullah), Hilayat al-Awliyaa’, 10/242]
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If a person is exposed, It’s not his first Sin:
Anas b. Mālik reports:
A young man who had stolen was brought to ʿUmar (for punishment). He said, “By Allāh I have never stolen before this time.” So ʿUmar responded, “You lie, Allāh would not (or does not) surrender a servant of His on the first sin.”
Abū Dāwūd, Al-Zuhd article 56, and others. Graded ṣaḥīh by Ibn Kathīr and others.
https://www.sayingsofthesalaf.net/topic/wisdom/
Anas b. Mālik reports:
A young man who had stolen was brought to ʿUmar (for punishment). He said, “By Allāh I have never stolen before this time.” So ʿUmar responded, “You lie, Allāh would not (or does not) surrender a servant of His on the first sin.”
Abū Dāwūd, Al-Zuhd article 56, and others. Graded ṣaḥīh by Ibn Kathīr and others.
https://www.sayingsofthesalaf.net/topic/wisdom/
Sayings of the Salaf
Wisdom - Sayings of the Salaf
Topic: Wisdom .
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Hasan al-Basri (rahimahullah) said, speaking about the striving of the Salaf in hiding their deeds:
"A man would have gathered the Quran (i.e., memorised it) whilst his neighbour would be unaware.
Another man would have learnt a lot of Fiqh whilst the people would be unaware.
A man would be praying lengthy prayers in his house, whilst he has guests (staying with him), and they would not even realise.
Indeed, I came across a people, there was not a single deed on the face of the earth which could be done in secret, that they ever did it in public (meaning if a good deed can be done without anyone knowing about it one would choose to do it that way so that he is not recognised, treated specially or revered for it)!
[az-Zuhd, pg. 35-36]
"A man would have gathered the Quran (i.e., memorised it) whilst his neighbour would be unaware.
Another man would have learnt a lot of Fiqh whilst the people would be unaware.
A man would be praying lengthy prayers in his house, whilst he has guests (staying with him), and they would not even realise.
Indeed, I came across a people, there was not a single deed on the face of the earth which could be done in secret, that they ever did it in public (meaning if a good deed can be done without anyone knowing about it one would choose to do it that way so that he is not recognised, treated specially or revered for it)!
[az-Zuhd, pg. 35-36]
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Talhah ibn 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf was known as the most generous man of Quraysh in his time. One day, his wife said to him: "I've never seen people more disloyal than your friends." He asked, "Why do you say that?" She replied, "I see that when you're wealthy, they cling to you but when you're struggling, they leave you!"
He answered, "By Allah, that is a sign of their noble character. They come to us when we're able to honour them and leave us when we're not, so as not to burden us."
💠 al-Mawardi commented on this story, saying:
"Look at how through his generosity, he reinterpreted their behaviour in the best light, turning their seemingly ugly actions into something beautiful, and their apparent disloyalty into loyalty. This, by Allah, shows that a pure heart brings peace in this life and reward in the next. It is among the reasons for entering Paradise."
📑 Adab al-Dunya wa al-Din (p. 180)
Talhah ibn 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf was known as the most generous man of Quraysh in his time. One day, his wife said to him: "I've never seen people more disloyal than your friends." He asked, "Why do you say that?" She replied, "I see that when you're wealthy, they cling to you but when you're struggling, they leave you!"
He answered, "By Allah, that is a sign of their noble character. They come to us when we're able to honour them and leave us when we're not, so as not to burden us."
💠 al-Mawardi commented on this story, saying:
"Look at how through his generosity, he reinterpreted their behaviour in the best light, turning their seemingly ugly actions into something beautiful, and their apparent disloyalty into loyalty. This, by Allah, shows that a pure heart brings peace in this life and reward in the next. It is among the reasons for entering Paradise."
📑 Adab al-Dunya wa al-Din (p. 180)
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Al-Fudayl ibn iyyad (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"The believer conceals and advises, whereas the wicked person exposes and humiliates."
▫️Jami al-Ulüm wa al-ahikam (1/225)
"The believer conceals and advises, whereas the wicked person exposes and humiliates."
▫️Jami al-Ulüm wa al-ahikam (1/225)
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