Category Archives: Zuhd

The people of the hereafter are three: Who are they?

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said that Bishr Bin Haarith (rahimahullaah) said: The people of the hereafter are three: The Aabid, the Zaahid and the Siddeeq.  The Aabid worships Allaah whilst being attached to searching for provision. The Zaahid worships Him … Continue reading →

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3 Types of Zuhd

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Al-Imaam Ahmad bin Hanbal said: Az-Zuhd is of three types: The first: Abandoning that which is haraam [forbidden]-– and it is the zuhd of the general folk. The second: Abandoning the excesses of that which is halaal [lawful ] – … Continue reading →

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What is Zuhd (asceticism)?

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

What is zuhd (asceticism)? Does it mean wearing scruffy clothing, fasting constantly, and keeping away from society, or something else?. Praise be to Allaah. Zuhd does not mean wearing scruffy clothing, withdrawing from people and keeping away from society, or … Continue reading →

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Beneficial Knowledge

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

Narrated Ibnul Mubaarak , who said , ‘Mus’ar narrated to us’  , from Abdul A’laa al-Taymee who said : “The one who is given knowledge which does not cause him to cry; then I fear that he has not been given beneficial … Continue reading →

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The Zaahid

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

قيل ليحيى بن معاذ : ما صفة الزاهد ؟ قال: الزاهد;   قوته ما وجد ، ومسكنه حيث أدرك ، ولباسه ما ستر عورته ، والدنيا سجنه ، والفقر ضجيعه ، والخلوة مجلسه ، الشيطان عدوه ، والقرآن أنسه ، والله … Continue reading →

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Doing Without The Pleasures Of This World

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

Living simply means that you should restrain your desire for worldly things in the hope of receiving something better instead.  In order to achieve this more easily you should first realise that the things which people yearn for in this … Continue reading →

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