LIKE AN ANIMAL STRUCK BY CALAMITY..
Khalaf ibn Ismā'il said:
'It was mentioned to me by a person of sound intellect named Abū Maymūn: 'O Abū Ismā'il, know there are conditions for patience.'
I asked what they were.
He replied: 'One of the conditions of patience is that you know how to be patient, for whom are you patient, what you want with your patience. You will thus, be counted among them provided you have good intent. Perhaps your patience will be a means of purification for you, otherwise you are like an animal that was struck by calamity and was disturbed by it.."
Book: Patience and Perseverance
By Al-Hāfiz Abu Bakr ibn Abī Dunyā
Translated from the original arabic Dār as-Sunnah Publishers
P. 35
Khalaf ibn Ismā'il said:
'It was mentioned to me by a person of sound intellect named Abū Maymūn: 'O Abū Ismā'il, know there are conditions for patience.'
I asked what they were.
He replied: 'One of the conditions of patience is that you know how to be patient, for whom are you patient, what you want with your patience. You will thus, be counted among them provided you have good intent. Perhaps your patience will be a means of purification for you, otherwise you are like an animal that was struck by calamity and was disturbed by it.."
Book: Patience and Perseverance
By Al-Hāfiz Abu Bakr ibn Abī Dunyā
Translated from the original arabic Dār as-Sunnah Publishers
P. 35
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Saying "let people do what they want" upon seeing someone doing a Bid'ah is an assist in misguidance and is against the principles of 'forbidding the evil'.
You should realise that fighting against bid'ah is actually defending the Sunnah of Prophet ﷺ.
Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله said:
"Whoever refutes the people of innovation is a warrior.
Yahyā Ibn Yahyā would say, ‘Defending the Sunnah is better than fighting Jihād."
[Majmū’ Fatāwa Ibn Taymiyyah, 4/13]
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You should realise that fighting against bid'ah is actually defending the Sunnah of Prophet ﷺ.
Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله said:
"Whoever refutes the people of innovation is a warrior.
Yahyā Ibn Yahyā would say, ‘Defending the Sunnah is better than fighting Jihād."
[Majmū’ Fatāwa Ibn Taymiyyah, 4/13]
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A Good Ending
حُسن الخاتمة
Translated by
Abbas Abu Yahya
Shaykh Muhammad bin Salih al-Uthaymeen said:
‘The goal of having a good ending is not that you die whilst you are in the masjid, or while you are upon a prayer mat, or you die with a Qur’aan in your hands.
Indeed the best of all creation died while he was on his bed.
His friend as-Siddiq Abu Bakr died while on his bed, and he was the best of the Companions.
Khalid bin Waleed died while he was on his bed, and he was given the noscript the unsheathed sword of Allaah, who plunged into a hundred battles and did not lose in any of them.
However, a good ending is:
• that you die and are far away from Shirk.
• that you die and are far away from Nifaq (hypocrisy).
• that you die and you are separate from the people of Bida and far away from Bida.
• that you die and you are upon the Book, the Sunnah and believe in that which is brought in them without twisting their meanings.
• that you die and you are relieved of the burden of spilling the blood of the Muslims, their wealth and their honour. That you fulfill the right of Allaah upon you and the right of Allaah’s worshippers upon you.
• that you die and your heart is secure with pure intentions and good manners; and does not have hatred, envy, nor spite for a Muslim.
• That you pray your five prayers on their times in Jama’ah (Congregation) for the one who has to pray in congregation. Also to fulfill what Allaah has obligated upon you.
O Allaah make all our final matters good. Save us from disgrace in the Duniya and the punishment of the Hereafter.
O Allaah make our final end good and return us to you in a beautiful way not disgraced and exposed.’
[Fatawa noor ala darb]
https://followingthesunnah.com/2022/05/12/a-good-ending/
حُسن الخاتمة
Translated by
Abbas Abu Yahya
Shaykh Muhammad bin Salih al-Uthaymeen said:
‘The goal of having a good ending is not that you die whilst you are in the masjid, or while you are upon a prayer mat, or you die with a Qur’aan in your hands.
Indeed the best of all creation died while he was on his bed.
His friend as-Siddiq Abu Bakr died while on his bed, and he was the best of the Companions.
Khalid bin Waleed died while he was on his bed, and he was given the noscript the unsheathed sword of Allaah, who plunged into a hundred battles and did not lose in any of them.
However, a good ending is:
• that you die and are far away from Shirk.
• that you die and are far away from Nifaq (hypocrisy).
• that you die and you are separate from the people of Bida and far away from Bida.
• that you die and you are upon the Book, the Sunnah and believe in that which is brought in them without twisting their meanings.
• that you die and you are relieved of the burden of spilling the blood of the Muslims, their wealth and their honour. That you fulfill the right of Allaah upon you and the right of Allaah’s worshippers upon you.
• that you die and your heart is secure with pure intentions and good manners; and does not have hatred, envy, nor spite for a Muslim.
• That you pray your five prayers on their times in Jama’ah (Congregation) for the one who has to pray in congregation. Also to fulfill what Allaah has obligated upon you.
O Allaah make all our final matters good. Save us from disgrace in the Duniya and the punishment of the Hereafter.
O Allaah make our final end good and return us to you in a beautiful way not disgraced and exposed.’
[Fatawa noor ala darb]
https://followingthesunnah.com/2022/05/12/a-good-ending/
Many people don’t understand the concept of “success”
they think the more money you stockpile, the greater your success.
But people on their deathbeds never wish for more money or a greater status in the dunya [world].
Rather, they wish for more TIME in order to worship Allaah better and meet Him with certainty and faith pouring from their hearts.
Take advantage of every precious moment you have.
Let Allaah’s remembrance always be on your lips, and always ask Him to help you fully rely on Him and His guidance to lead you to a better hereafter In-sha'-Allaah.
they think the more money you stockpile, the greater your success.
But people on their deathbeds never wish for more money or a greater status in the dunya [world].
Rather, they wish for more TIME in order to worship Allaah better and meet Him with certainty and faith pouring from their hearts.
Take advantage of every precious moment you have.
Let Allaah’s remembrance always be on your lips, and always ask Him to help you fully rely on Him and His guidance to lead you to a better hereafter In-sha'-Allaah.
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Show-off on social media:
In this age of materialism and social media, people tend to share the good things they have, i.e., beauty, house, job, children, food, clothes, cars, etc.
This is natural, and this is often done with good intentions, but it has some unintended negative consequences:
Some people will feel bad, wishing they could have the same, others may get jealous and the evil eye could hit.
For these reasons, even if these things are not shared with the intention of show-off, we should try to minimize this as much as possible, remain low-key, to avoid putting other people in fitnah, and to safeguard our blessings.
There is also a concept called 'كفر نعمة', [ungratefulness for the blessings of God], and this usually happens, when we see someone that has more worldly blessings than us.
According to some scholars, this was the reason why the queen ant told her colony to enter their dwellings when Sulayman and his army were marching.
Imam Fakhr al-Razi writes:
وثالثها : ما رأيت في بعض الكتب أن تلك النملة إنما أمرت غيرها بالدخول لأنها خافت على قومها أنها إذا رأت سليمان في جلالته، فربما وقعت في كفران نعمة الله تعالى وهذا هو المراد بقوله :﴿لا يَحْطِمَنَّكُمْ سُلَيْمَـانُ﴾ فأمرتها بالدخول في مساكنها لئلا ترى تلك النعم فلا تقع في كفران نعمة الله تعالى، وهذا تنبيه على أن مجالسة أرباب الدنيا محذورة
'𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 (𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻) 𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 (𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲) 𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆: '𝗦𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂.' [𝗤𝘂𝗿'𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟳:𝟭𝟴].
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱.'
['Tafsir al-Razi', 24/187].
Imam al-Qurtubi also mentioned this as one possible interpretation:
لم ترِد ( حطم النفوس)، وإنما أرادت ( حطم القلوب)
'𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻: [𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀], 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁: [𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀].'
['Tafsir al-Qurtubi', 13/171].
If sometimes we do see the blessings God has bestowed upon others, and these ill feelings do arise within ourselves, we should remember that God said:
نحن قسمنا بینهم معیشتهم فی الحیاة الدّنیا!
'𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗘, 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.' [Qur'an 43:32].
It is the Will and Decree of God, He tests some with poverty, and others with wealth.
والعاقبة للمتقين!
In this age of materialism and social media, people tend to share the good things they have, i.e., beauty, house, job, children, food, clothes, cars, etc.
This is natural, and this is often done with good intentions, but it has some unintended negative consequences:
Some people will feel bad, wishing they could have the same, others may get jealous and the evil eye could hit.
For these reasons, even if these things are not shared with the intention of show-off, we should try to minimize this as much as possible, remain low-key, to avoid putting other people in fitnah, and to safeguard our blessings.
There is also a concept called 'كفر نعمة', [ungratefulness for the blessings of God], and this usually happens, when we see someone that has more worldly blessings than us.
According to some scholars, this was the reason why the queen ant told her colony to enter their dwellings when Sulayman and his army were marching.
Imam Fakhr al-Razi writes:
وثالثها : ما رأيت في بعض الكتب أن تلك النملة إنما أمرت غيرها بالدخول لأنها خافت على قومها أنها إذا رأت سليمان في جلالته، فربما وقعت في كفران نعمة الله تعالى وهذا هو المراد بقوله :﴿لا يَحْطِمَنَّكُمْ سُلَيْمَـانُ﴾ فأمرتها بالدخول في مساكنها لئلا ترى تلك النعم فلا تقع في كفران نعمة الله تعالى، وهذا تنبيه على أن مجالسة أرباب الدنيا محذورة
'𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 (𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻) 𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 (𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲) 𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆: '𝗦𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂.' [𝗤𝘂𝗿'𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟳:𝟭𝟴].
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱.'
['Tafsir al-Razi', 24/187].
Imam al-Qurtubi also mentioned this as one possible interpretation:
لم ترِد ( حطم النفوس)، وإنما أرادت ( حطم القلوب)
'𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻: [𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀], 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁: [𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀].'
['Tafsir al-Qurtubi', 13/171].
If sometimes we do see the blessings God has bestowed upon others, and these ill feelings do arise within ourselves, we should remember that God said:
نحن قسمنا بینهم معیشتهم فی الحیاة الدّنیا!
'𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗘, 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.' [Qur'an 43:32].
It is the Will and Decree of God, He tests some with poverty, and others with wealth.
والعاقبة للمتقين!
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Forwarded from Signs B4 Day of Judgement
*اَلسَّلاَمْ عَلَيْــــــــــــــــــــكُمْ وَ رَحْمَةُ اللّٰه وَبَرَكَاتُهُ*
*بسم اللّٰه الرحمن الرحيْــــــــــــــــــــمْ*
_Sayyiduna Anas رضي الله عنه narrates: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said,_
*"From among the signs of the Hour/Qiyaamah are (the following):*
*(1)* Religious knowledge will be taken away.
*(2)* Ignorance will prevail.
*(3)* Drinking of Alcohol will become common.
*(4)* Zina/Adultery/fornication will become widespread
*_(Bukhari 80)_*
*بسم اللّٰه الرحمن الرحيْــــــــــــــــــــمْ*
_Sayyiduna Anas رضي الله عنه narrates: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said,_
*"From among the signs of the Hour/Qiyaamah are (the following):*
*(1)* Religious knowledge will be taken away.
*(2)* Ignorance will prevail.
*(3)* Drinking of Alcohol will become common.
*(4)* Zina/Adultery/fornication will become widespread
*_(Bukhari 80)_*
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Ibn Al-Jawzi رحمه الله said:
“It happens that a person has good health, but does not have free time because of his being engaged in earning his livelihood; or he is rich but has no good health. So, if these two (good health and free time) are gathered in a person, but laziness overtakes him from fulfilling his duties, then he is a loser. (Know that) this world is the harvest field of the hereafter; and in it there is business, the profit of which will be visible in the hereafter. So, whoever utilizes his free time and good health in the obedience of Allaah, he is the blessed one. And he who utilizes them in the disobedience of Allaah, he is the one who is unjust to himself, because the leisure time is affected by busyness and health is affected by sickness.”
[Fath al-Bari 11/230]
“It happens that a person has good health, but does not have free time because of his being engaged in earning his livelihood; or he is rich but has no good health. So, if these two (good health and free time) are gathered in a person, but laziness overtakes him from fulfilling his duties, then he is a loser. (Know that) this world is the harvest field of the hereafter; and in it there is business, the profit of which will be visible in the hereafter. So, whoever utilizes his free time and good health in the obedience of Allaah, he is the blessed one. And he who utilizes them in the disobedience of Allaah, he is the one who is unjust to himself, because the leisure time is affected by busyness and health is affected by sickness.”
[Fath al-Bari 11/230]
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If YOU CAN'T BE USEFUL TO YOUR BROTHERS, DON'T BE A SOURCE OF DISTRESS TO THEM.
The Prophet said:
“Prevent yourself from causing people harm, it is a form of charity from yourself to your soul”.
(Saheehul Jaami', 4490).
Yahya Ibn Mu'aadh said:
Your relationship with a believer should be such that;
1. If you can't benefit him, don't cause him harm.
2. If you can't make him happy, then don't cause him sad.
3. If you don't praise him (for his good), don't condemn him unnecessarily (for his evil).
(Jaamiul Uluum wal Hikam, 281/2).
Comment:
A believer should not be a cause of harm, distress and unhappiness to anyone.
If you can't make them happy, then excuse yourself in their presence and restrain yourself from talking ill of them in their absence.
May ALLAAH aid us to do better.
Aameen
The Prophet said:
“Prevent yourself from causing people harm, it is a form of charity from yourself to your soul”.
(Saheehul Jaami', 4490).
Yahya Ibn Mu'aadh said:
Your relationship with a believer should be such that;
1. If you can't benefit him, don't cause him harm.
2. If you can't make him happy, then don't cause him sad.
3. If you don't praise him (for his good), don't condemn him unnecessarily (for his evil).
(Jaamiul Uluum wal Hikam, 281/2).
Comment:
A believer should not be a cause of harm, distress and unhappiness to anyone.
If you can't make them happy, then excuse yourself in their presence and restrain yourself from talking ill of them in their absence.
May ALLAAH aid us to do better.
Aameen
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Shaykh ul-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله said:
“You should not look at what a person used to do [in the past], rather you should look at what kind of person they are today. The one who gets bogged down about people’s pasts, is just like Iblees who said to Allāh, ‘You created me from fire and you created him from clay””
al-Minhāj | Volume 2 | Page 430
Translation: Authentic Quotes
“You should not look at what a person used to do [in the past], rather you should look at what kind of person they are today. The one who gets bogged down about people’s pasts, is just like Iblees who said to Allāh, ‘You created me from fire and you created him from clay””
al-Minhāj | Volume 2 | Page 430
Translation: Authentic Quotes
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‘Aishah, the Prophet’s (PBUH) wife, reported that:
“Whenever he, the Messenger of Allah PBUH, had a choice between two matters, one was easier than the other, he would choose the easiest unless it was a sinful act’’.
[Al-Bukhari, al-Sahih, hadith No.6786, Muslim, al-Sahih, hadith No. 6193]
“Whenever he, the Messenger of Allah PBUH, had a choice between two matters, one was easier than the other, he would choose the easiest unless it was a sinful act’’.
[Al-Bukhari, al-Sahih, hadith No.6786, Muslim, al-Sahih, hadith No. 6193]
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Protect yourself from Fitnah by Adhering to the Truth & Adhering to Patience
Trials and tribulations do not occur except by abandoning what Allah has commanded with, verily He (subhanahu) commands with truth and patience.
Therefore trials and tribulations are either (caused) by abandoning the truth or by abandoning patience.
Al-Istiqaamah vol.1 pg 39
Trials and tribulations do not occur except by abandoning what Allah has commanded with, verily He (subhanahu) commands with truth and patience.
Therefore trials and tribulations are either (caused) by abandoning the truth or by abandoning patience.
Al-Istiqaamah vol.1 pg 39
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SAVING ONESELF FROM DOUBTFUL THINGS & THE CONDITION OF THE HEART
Surah Al-Baqarah
No.172: O you who believe (in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism)! Eat of the lawful things that We have provided you * with, and be grateful to Allah, if it is indeed He Whom you worship.
* Sahih Al-Bukhari, Vol.1, Hadith No.49
Narrated An-Nu'man bij Bashir رضي الله عنه : I heard Allah's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم saying, "Both legal and illegal things are evident but in between them there are doubtful (unclear) things, and most of the people have no knowledge about them. So whoever saves himself from these unclear things, he saves his religion and his honour. And whoever indulges in these unclear things is like a shepherd who grazes (his animals) near the Hima (private pasture) of someone else, and at any moment he is liable to get in it. (O people!) Beware! Every king has a Hima and the Hima of Allah عزَّ وَجَلَّ on the earth is His illegal (forbidden) things. Beware! There is a piece of flesh in the body if it becomes good (reformed), the whole body becomes good, but if it gets spoilt, the whole body gets spoilt and that is the heart."
Surah Al-Baqarah
No.172: O you who believe (in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism)! Eat of the lawful things that We have provided you * with, and be grateful to Allah, if it is indeed He Whom you worship.
* Sahih Al-Bukhari, Vol.1, Hadith No.49
Narrated An-Nu'man bij Bashir رضي الله عنه : I heard Allah's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم saying, "Both legal and illegal things are evident but in between them there are doubtful (unclear) things, and most of the people have no knowledge about them. So whoever saves himself from these unclear things, he saves his religion and his honour. And whoever indulges in these unclear things is like a shepherd who grazes (his animals) near the Hima (private pasture) of someone else, and at any moment he is liable to get in it. (O people!) Beware! Every king has a Hima and the Hima of Allah عزَّ وَجَلَّ on the earth is His illegal (forbidden) things. Beware! There is a piece of flesh in the body if it becomes good (reformed), the whole body becomes good, but if it gets spoilt, the whole body gets spoilt and that is the heart."
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Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
“Whenever a person fears his Lord, he moves up to another level of guidance, so he keeps on increasing in guidance as long as he keeps on increasing in Taqwaa, he loses some guidance in accordance with the Taqwaa he missed.
He increases in guidance whenever he increases in Taqwaa and increases in Taqwaa whenever he increases in guidance.”
[Al-Fawā’id | Pg. 194-197]
“Whenever a person fears his Lord, he moves up to another level of guidance, so he keeps on increasing in guidance as long as he keeps on increasing in Taqwaa, he loses some guidance in accordance with the Taqwaa he missed.
He increases in guidance whenever he increases in Taqwaa and increases in Taqwaa whenever he increases in guidance.”
[Al-Fawā’id | Pg. 194-197]
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Whoever knows the value of this world compared to the hereafter, no blessing would deceive him and no calamity would cause him grief. Heﷺ said, “This world compared to the hereafter is [similar to the amount of water] one gets when he puts his finger in the sea; let him then see what it returns with.”
من عرف قيمة الدنيا بالنسبة للآخرة لم تغره نعمة ولم يجزعه ابتلاء قال ﷺ (ما الدنيا في الآخرة إلا كما يدخل أحدكم أصبعه في اليم فلينظر بما ترجع(
من عرف قيمة الدنيا بالنسبة للآخرة لم تغره نعمة ولم يجزعه ابتلاء قال ﷺ (ما الدنيا في الآخرة إلا كما يدخل أحدكم أصبعه في اليم فلينظر بما ترجع(
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TAKE THIS WITH YOU INTO THE MARKETPLACE
Narrated Hakim bin Hizam (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "The buyer and the seller have the option to cancel or to confirm the deal, as long as they have not parted or till they part, and if they spoke the truth and told each other the defects of the things, then blessings would be in their deal, and if they hid something and told lies, the blessing of the deal would be lost."
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 296
Narrated Hakim bin Hizam (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "The buyer and the seller have the option to cancel or to confirm the deal, as long as they have not parted or till they part, and if they spoke the truth and told each other the defects of the things, then blessings would be in their deal, and if they hid something and told lies, the blessing of the deal would be lost."
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 296
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The Power of Honesty: Building Trust and Authentic Connections
Honesty is a fundamental value that has been cherished by societies throughout history. It is a virtue that transcends cultural boundaries and is universally recognized as a cornerstone of personal integrity and healthy relationships.
In this post, we will delve into the significance of honesty, explore its benefits, and discuss how practicing honesty can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Abd-Allaah ibn Masood (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
You must be truthful, for truthfulness leads to righteousness and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man will keep speaking the truth and striving to speak the truth until he will be recorded with Allaah as a siddeeq (speaker of the truth). Beware of telling lies, for lying leads to immorality and immorality leads to Hellfire. A man will keep telling lies and striving to tell lies until he is recorded with Allaah as a liar.
(Reported by Muslim, 4721)
🌺 The Essence of Honesty
Honesty is not merely about telling the truth; it encompasses a broader commitment to living a life that aligns with your core values and principles. It involves being truthful in your words, actions, and intentions, as well as being transparent and authentic in your interactions with others. At its core, honesty is about being genuine and trustworthy.
🌿The Benefits of Honesty
Building Trust: Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, be it personal or professional. When you are consistently honest, people can rely on you. Trust is fragile and takes time to build, but it can be shattered in an instant through dishonesty.
🫂Strengthening Relationships: Honesty fosters deeper connections with others. When you are open and sincere, people feel more comfortable around you. This leads to stronger, more meaningful relationships with friends, family, and colleagues.
❤️🩹Conflict Resolution: Honesty is crucial in resolving conflicts. Honest communication allows parties to address issues openly, leading to more effective problem-solving and potentially strengthening the relationship in the process.
✨Self-Respect: Being honest with yourself is just as important as being honest with others. It means acknowledging your strengths and weaknesses, making responsible choices, and living in harmony with your values. This self-respect can boost your self-esteem and overall well-being.
🧠Reducing Stress: Lying or hiding the truth can be mentally and emotionally taxing. The fear of being discovered can lead to anxiety and stress. Being honest frees you from this burden and promotes mental clarity and peace.
Challenges in Practicing Honesty
While the benefits of honesty are clear, it's important to acknowledge that practicing honesty can be challenging. Society often rewards dishonesty or concealing one's true feelings, especially in situations where the truth might be uncomfortable or unpopular. Additionally, admitting mistakes or vulnerabilities can be difficult. However, these challenges should not deter you from striving for honesty.
Tips for Practicing
👀Honesty Self-Reflection: Take time to reflect on your values and personal ethics. Understand what honesty means to you and why it's important.
👂Open Communication: Foster a culture of open and honest communication in your relationships. Encourage others to be truthful with you as well.
📎Own Your Mistakes: When you make a mistake, admit it, and take responsibility. This not only demonstrates honesty but also shows maturity and accountability.
🌡️Consider the Consequences: Before speaking or acting, consider the potential consequences of your actions. Honesty may be uncomfortable in the short term, but it usually leads to better long-term outcomes.
💝Practice Empathy: Understand that honesty should be paired with empathy and compassion. Be sensitive to how your words may affect others and strive to communicate with kindness.
Conclusion
Honesty is a fundamental value that has been cherished by societies throughout history. It is a virtue that transcends cultural boundaries and is universally recognized as a cornerstone of personal integrity and healthy relationships.
In this post, we will delve into the significance of honesty, explore its benefits, and discuss how practicing honesty can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Abd-Allaah ibn Masood (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
You must be truthful, for truthfulness leads to righteousness and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man will keep speaking the truth and striving to speak the truth until he will be recorded with Allaah as a siddeeq (speaker of the truth). Beware of telling lies, for lying leads to immorality and immorality leads to Hellfire. A man will keep telling lies and striving to tell lies until he is recorded with Allaah as a liar.
(Reported by Muslim, 4721)
🌺 The Essence of Honesty
Honesty is not merely about telling the truth; it encompasses a broader commitment to living a life that aligns with your core values and principles. It involves being truthful in your words, actions, and intentions, as well as being transparent and authentic in your interactions with others. At its core, honesty is about being genuine and trustworthy.
🌿The Benefits of Honesty
Building Trust: Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, be it personal or professional. When you are consistently honest, people can rely on you. Trust is fragile and takes time to build, but it can be shattered in an instant through dishonesty.
🫂Strengthening Relationships: Honesty fosters deeper connections with others. When you are open and sincere, people feel more comfortable around you. This leads to stronger, more meaningful relationships with friends, family, and colleagues.
❤️🩹Conflict Resolution: Honesty is crucial in resolving conflicts. Honest communication allows parties to address issues openly, leading to more effective problem-solving and potentially strengthening the relationship in the process.
✨Self-Respect: Being honest with yourself is just as important as being honest with others. It means acknowledging your strengths and weaknesses, making responsible choices, and living in harmony with your values. This self-respect can boost your self-esteem and overall well-being.
🧠Reducing Stress: Lying or hiding the truth can be mentally and emotionally taxing. The fear of being discovered can lead to anxiety and stress. Being honest frees you from this burden and promotes mental clarity and peace.
Challenges in Practicing Honesty
While the benefits of honesty are clear, it's important to acknowledge that practicing honesty can be challenging. Society often rewards dishonesty or concealing one's true feelings, especially in situations where the truth might be uncomfortable or unpopular. Additionally, admitting mistakes or vulnerabilities can be difficult. However, these challenges should not deter you from striving for honesty.
Tips for Practicing
👀Honesty Self-Reflection: Take time to reflect on your values and personal ethics. Understand what honesty means to you and why it's important.
👂Open Communication: Foster a culture of open and honest communication in your relationships. Encourage others to be truthful with you as well.
📎Own Your Mistakes: When you make a mistake, admit it, and take responsibility. This not only demonstrates honesty but also shows maturity and accountability.
🌡️Consider the Consequences: Before speaking or acting, consider the potential consequences of your actions. Honesty may be uncomfortable in the short term, but it usually leads to better long-term outcomes.
💝Practice Empathy: Understand that honesty should be paired with empathy and compassion. Be sensitive to how your words may affect others and strive to communicate with kindness.
Conclusion
Honesty is a timeless value that plays a pivotal role in our personal growth and the quality of our relationships. It is a principle that, when embraced, can lead to trust, authenticity, and a more fulfilling life. While honesty may sometimes present challenges, the rewards of being truthful far outweigh any momentary discomfort.
Allaah says:
O you who believe! Be afraid of Allaah, and be with those who are true (in word and deeds). [al-Tawbah 9:119]
So, let us commit to living honestly, both with ourselves and with those around us, and watch as our lives are enriched by the power of honesty.
In Shaa Allah 🌹
Allaah says:
O you who believe! Be afraid of Allaah, and be with those who are true (in word and deeds). [al-Tawbah 9:119]
So, let us commit to living honestly, both with ourselves and with those around us, and watch as our lives are enriched by the power of honesty.
In Shaa Allah 🌹
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