Category Archives: Tazkiyyah|Purification of the soul

Gratitude in time of ease and patience at times of adversity

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

It is established in the Sahih that the Prophet (sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallaam) said, “Amazing indeed is the affair of the believer, all is good; if he is in times of ease, he shows gratitude and this is good for … Continue reading →

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The causes of the Hardening of the Heart and how to Escape this

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Imam ‘Abdul ‘Azeez Ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy upon him and grant him Paradise) The Shaykh was asked: How does a person escape the hardening of the heart and what are the causes of this? Answer: The things that … Continue reading →

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The stances to be adopted with regard to decreed events which are disagreeable

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

“When something predecreed happens to the servant, and it is something which he dislikes, then he must adopt six stances regarding it: The first: The stance of Tawheed: and that Allaah is the One Who decreed it, willed it, and … Continue reading →

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The Believer is the mirror of the Believer

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allaah be pleased with him, said: The Messenger of Allaah, may peace and blessings be upon him, said: “The believer is the mirror of the believer.” [Abu Daawud 4918 with a good chain] … Continue reading →

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Busying oneself with his own Shortcomings

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

On the authority of Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, said: The Messenger of Allaah, may peace and blessings be upon him, said: “May toobaa be for the one whose shortcomings busies him from concerning himself with the shortcomings … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

Abu Darda (radiallaahu `anhu) said: “Everyone falls short of his wisdom and knowledge sometimes. If this life brought him an increase in money, he becomes happy and elated. Meanwhile, the nights and the days keep decreasing his life term, but … Continue reading →

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The Salaf: Where Does This Leave Us If This Is How They Viewed Themselves

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Abu-Bakr As-Siddeeq (radiyallaahu-anhu) said:  ”I wish I was a piece of hair on a believer.” [Az-Zuhd of Imaam Ahmad: page: 112] It was said to Imaam Ahmad (rahimahullaah): ”May Allaah reward you for the good you have (done) for Islaam.” … Continue reading →

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Have We Ever Given This Advice?!

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

Ibnul Jawzee (rahimahullaah) said: Fudayl Ibn Rabee (rahimahullaah) narrated to us saying: I heard Fudayl Ibn Iyaad (rahimahullaah) saying: When Umar Bin Abdul-Azeez (rahimahullaah) was given authority over the khilaafah, he called for Saalim Bin Abdillaah, Muhammad Bin Kab Al-kurdhee and … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

Shaqeeq Al-Balkhee (rahimahullaah) said: “Had a man lived for two hundred years and does not know these four things, he will not be safe. (These four things are): Knowledge about Allaah, knowledge about the self, knowledge about Allaah’s commandments and … Continue reading →

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To Exercise Patience (by turning away) From (forbidden) Desires Is Easier Than Exercising Patience Upon Its Punishments

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said: To exercise patience (by turning away) from (forbidden) desires is easier than exercising patience upon that which (such) desires necessitates (of punishments); for indeed (such desires) either necessitates hurt and punishment or suspends a more … Continue reading →

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