Category Archives: Taqwa

Hasten to do good deeds before you are Overtaken!

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

Abu Hurairah, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported: “The  Messenger of Allaah, may Allaah bless him and raise his rank, said, “Hasten to do good deeds before you are overtaken by one of the seven afflictions.” Then (giving a warning) … Continue reading →

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“There is a provision for every journey, so take the best provision…”

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

‘Umar bin Abdul-Aziz (rahimahullaah) said in a speech he gave: “There is a provision for every journey, so take the best provision, (which is) At-Taqwah; from this life to the Hereafter. Be just like those who have just witnessed Allah’s … Continue reading →

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Analysis of piety

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

From the morals and manners of the Salaf was that they would strictly analyze their piety (taqwa) never claiming to be a possessor of such. Allaah the Most High said.“Therefore do not declare yourselves as being purified. He knows best … Continue reading →

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The Hearts That Are Tested For Piety

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

Who is more virtuous; The One Who Inclines towards Sin but Abandons It For The sake of Allaah or the One Who Is Not Put to the Test through Desires? Umar Ibnul Khattaab (radiyallaahu-anhu) was written (a letter) and asked about … Continue reading →

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The Captive of Shaytaan And Prisoner of Desires

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said: Disobedience is the cause of being in Shaytaan’s captivity and a prisoner of lowly desires. And from its afflictions is that a disobedient person is always in the captivity of his devil, the prison of … Continue reading →

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The Encouragement on Having Ikhlaas and the Preservation of Time

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Imaam al-Bukhaaree, may Allah have mercy on him, has stated in Fathul Baaree (1/135): It has been related to us by ‘Abdullah bin Muslimah that he said: We have been informed by Maalik on Yahyaa bin Sa’eed on Muhammad bin … Continue reading →

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Poisonous Tongues

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

Imaam Ibnul-Qayyim, rahimahullaah, said: “It is quite amazing how it can be easy upon a person to be cautious and wary with regards to [different impermissible acts such as]: eating from unlawful means, oppression, adultery and fornication, stealing, drinking intoxicants, … Continue reading →

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“Describe the Fear of Allaah for Us”

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Bakr al-Mazaanee said, “When the tribulations of al-Ashath occurred, Talq Ibn Habeeb said, ‘Guard against this trial through taqwa.’ It was said to him, ‘Describe the fear of Allaah for us.’ He said, ‘Acting in obedience to Allaah upon a … Continue reading →

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“…the more a person increases in knowledge,”

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah) mentions: “There is no doubt, the more a person increases in knowledge, naturally he increases in learning and differentiating the truth from the falsehood, and the harmful from the beneficial, and like this he reaches a … Continue reading →

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Two purposes to meet with friends and companions

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

There are two purposes to meet with friends and companions: 1. Spending the time and having company, and this type’s harm outweighs its benefit. The least one could say about associating with this type is that they busy the heart … Continue reading →

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