قال الإمام ابن القيم رحمه الله : وأما التهنئة بشعائر الكفر المختصة به فحرام بالاتفاق ، مثل أن يهنئهم بأعيادهم وصومهم ، فيقول : عيد مبارك عليك ، أو تهنأ بهذا العيد ونحوه ، فهذا إن سلم قائله من الكفر فهو من المحرمات ، وهو بمنزلة أن يهنئه بسجوده للصليب ، بل ذلك أعظم إثماً عند الله ، وأشد مقتاً من التهنئة بشرب الخمر وقتل النفس وارتكاب الفرج الحرام ونحوه . وكثير ممن لا قدر للدين عنده يقع في ذلك ، ولا يدري قبح ما فعل فمن هنأ عبداً بمعصية أو بدعة أو كفر فقد تعرض لمقت الله وسخطه
Imām Ibn al-Qayyim Raḥimahullāh said: “And as for congratulating Kuffār on the rituals which are SPECIFIC to them, then it is ḤARĀM (FORBIDDEN) by the AGREEMENT (of Fuqahā), for example congratulating them on their festivals and fasts by saying: ‘A happy festival to you’ or ‘May you enjoy your festival,’ and so on, so if the one who says this has been saved from Kufr, it is STILL FORBIDDEN, and it is like congratulating someone for PROSTRATING to the CROSS, rather that (congratulating Kuffār) is GREATER of a SIN with Allāh.
And it is MORE HATEFUL (to Allāh) than congratulating someone for DRINKING WINE, or MURDERING an INNOCENT SOUL, or COMMITTING ADULTERY, and the likes of it, and many of those who have NO RESPECT for their religion fall into that (error); without REALISING the OFFENSIVENESS of their action, so whoever congratulates a person for his DISOBEDIENCE or BID’AH or KUFR thus exposes himself to the WRATH and ANGER of Allāh.”
[أحكام أهل الذمة ١/١٦١]
As for those who say ‘Well we congratulate disbelievers Christmas and New Year out of courtesy and good manners’, then we say: O Miskeen the Messenger of Allāh Ṣallallāhu-‘Alaihi Wa Sallam and his Companions (Raḍi-Allāhu ‘Anhum) were more courteous and well-mannered than you and I yet they never congratulated Kuffār for their ‘Eīds or New Year.
Sh. Ibn 'Uthaymeen Raḥimahullāh said:
“Wishing disbelievers Christmas or other religious festivals of theirs is ḤARĀM (IMPERMISSIBLE) by the AGREEMENT (of scholars).”
[مجموع فتاوى ورسائل جـ ٣ صفحة ٤٤]
ولن ترضى عنك اليهود ولا النصارى حتى تتبع ملتهم قل إن هدى الله هو الهدى ولئن اتبعت أهواءهم بعد الذي جاءك من العلم ما لك من الله من ولي ولا نصير
“Never will the Jews nor the Christians be PLEASED with you TILL you FOLLOW their RELIGION. Say: 'Verily, the Guidance of Allāh (i.e. Islamic Monotheism) that is the (only) Guidance. And if you (O Muḥammad, Peace be upon him) were to follow their (Jews and Christians) desires after what you have received of Knowledge (i.e. the Qur’ān), then you would have against Allāh neither any Walī (protector or guardian) nor any helper.” — [al-Qur’ān 2:120]
Imām Ibn al-Qayyim Raḥimahullāh said: “And as for congratulating Kuffār on the rituals which are SPECIFIC to them, then it is ḤARĀM (FORBIDDEN) by the AGREEMENT (of Fuqahā), for example congratulating them on their festivals and fasts by saying: ‘A happy festival to you’ or ‘May you enjoy your festival,’ and so on, so if the one who says this has been saved from Kufr, it is STILL FORBIDDEN, and it is like congratulating someone for PROSTRATING to the CROSS, rather that (congratulating Kuffār) is GREATER of a SIN with Allāh.
And it is MORE HATEFUL (to Allāh) than congratulating someone for DRINKING WINE, or MURDERING an INNOCENT SOUL, or COMMITTING ADULTERY, and the likes of it, and many of those who have NO RESPECT for their religion fall into that (error); without REALISING the OFFENSIVENESS of their action, so whoever congratulates a person for his DISOBEDIENCE or BID’AH or KUFR thus exposes himself to the WRATH and ANGER of Allāh.”
[أحكام أهل الذمة ١/١٦١]
As for those who say ‘Well we congratulate disbelievers Christmas and New Year out of courtesy and good manners’, then we say: O Miskeen the Messenger of Allāh Ṣallallāhu-‘Alaihi Wa Sallam and his Companions (Raḍi-Allāhu ‘Anhum) were more courteous and well-mannered than you and I yet they never congratulated Kuffār for their ‘Eīds or New Year.
Sh. Ibn 'Uthaymeen Raḥimahullāh said:
“Wishing disbelievers Christmas or other religious festivals of theirs is ḤARĀM (IMPERMISSIBLE) by the AGREEMENT (of scholars).”
[مجموع فتاوى ورسائل جـ ٣ صفحة ٤٤]
ولن ترضى عنك اليهود ولا النصارى حتى تتبع ملتهم قل إن هدى الله هو الهدى ولئن اتبعت أهواءهم بعد الذي جاءك من العلم ما لك من الله من ولي ولا نصير
“Never will the Jews nor the Christians be PLEASED with you TILL you FOLLOW their RELIGION. Say: 'Verily, the Guidance of Allāh (i.e. Islamic Monotheism) that is the (only) Guidance. And if you (O Muḥammad, Peace be upon him) were to follow their (Jews and Christians) desires after what you have received of Knowledge (i.e. the Qur’ān), then you would have against Allāh neither any Walī (protector or guardian) nor any helper.” — [al-Qur’ān 2:120]
ʿAbdullāh b. Masʿūd – Allāh be pleased with him – said:
The worst of the worst (major) sins are: to associate partners with Allāh, to lose hope of the aid of Allāh, to despair of the mercy of Allāh, and to feel safe from the plans of Allāh.
[Al-Ṭabarī, Al-Tafsīr (Qurān 4: 31). Graded ṣaḥīḥ by Ibn Kathīr in his tafsīr of the same verse.]
The worst of the worst (major) sins are: to associate partners with Allāh, to lose hope of the aid of Allāh, to despair of the mercy of Allāh, and to feel safe from the plans of Allāh.
[Al-Ṭabarī, Al-Tafsīr (Qurān 4: 31). Graded ṣaḥīḥ by Ibn Kathīr in his tafsīr of the same verse.]
Sa’īd b. Jubayr – Allāh have mercy on him – reports that a man once asked Ibn ‘Abbās – Allāh be pleased with them:
“How many kabā`ir (major, deadly sins) are there? Seven?” He replied, “They are closer to seven hundred than seven; except a major sin does not remain so if one (truly) seeks forgiveness [from Allāh], and a lesser sin does not remain so if one insists on continuously doing it (i.e. it becomes a major sin).”
[Al-Tabarī, Al-Tafsīr article 9207, et al.]
“How many kabā`ir (major, deadly sins) are there? Seven?” He replied, “They are closer to seven hundred than seven; except a major sin does not remain so if one (truly) seeks forgiveness [from Allāh], and a lesser sin does not remain so if one insists on continuously doing it (i.e. it becomes a major sin).”
[Al-Tabarī, Al-Tafsīr article 9207, et al.]
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“Verily, Islam began as a something strange and it will return to being strange, so blessed are the strangers.” It was said, “Who are the strangers?” The Prophet ﷺ said, “Those who removed themselves from their tribes.”
[Musnad Aḥmad: 3784]
Grade: Sahih
“Verily, Islam began as a something strange and it will return to being strange, so blessed are the strangers.” It was said, “Who are the strangers?” The Prophet ﷺ said, “Those who removed themselves from their tribes.”
[Musnad Aḥmad: 3784]
Grade: Sahih
Causes of Joy to Ones’ Heart:
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
“Four things that bring joy to the heart:
• Looking at loved ones
• Looking at the blue sky
• Looking at flowing water
• Looking at greenery.”
[Summarised from Zaad al-Ma'ad | Pg. 614]
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
“Four things that bring joy to the heart:
• Looking at loved ones
• Looking at the blue sky
• Looking at flowing water
• Looking at greenery.”
[Summarised from Zaad al-Ma'ad | Pg. 614]
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
“Whoever performs a deed for the sake of Allāh and the Hereafter, can only stay on the straight path by having two restraints: to let his heart continually seek Allāh's Pleasure and the Hereafter, and restrain it from turning to anything other than that. And to restrain his tongue from that which is not beneficial, and constantly remember Allāh and that which
increases its faith and knowledge, and restrain his body from committing sins and indulging in lusts, and adhering to religious duties and recommendations.
He should maintain these restraints until he meets his Lord to free him from restraint to enter the widest and best of places.
And if he did not endure these two restraints, and indulges in lusts and desires, he will be punished with a horrible restraint while leaving this world.
Therefore, all those who leave this world are either freed from this worldly restraint or are going to another kind of restraint in the Hereafter. And it is Allāh Who Grants success.”
[Al-Fawā’id | Pg. 83-84]
“Whoever performs a deed for the sake of Allāh and the Hereafter, can only stay on the straight path by having two restraints: to let his heart continually seek Allāh's Pleasure and the Hereafter, and restrain it from turning to anything other than that. And to restrain his tongue from that which is not beneficial, and constantly remember Allāh and that which
increases its faith and knowledge, and restrain his body from committing sins and indulging in lusts, and adhering to religious duties and recommendations.
He should maintain these restraints until he meets his Lord to free him from restraint to enter the widest and best of places.
And if he did not endure these two restraints, and indulges in lusts and desires, he will be punished with a horrible restraint while leaving this world.
Therefore, all those who leave this world are either freed from this worldly restraint or are going to another kind of restraint in the Hereafter. And it is Allāh Who Grants success.”
[Al-Fawā’id | Pg. 83-84]
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan حفظه الله said:
"If you wish for Allah to forgive you, forgive the one who has done evil to you, because the reward is from the type of actions performed"
📚 Sharh Kitab al-Kabä'ir | Page 106 | Shaykh Sälih al-Fawzan [may Allah preserve him]
Translation: Authentic Quotes
"If you wish for Allah to forgive you, forgive the one who has done evil to you, because the reward is from the type of actions performed"
📚 Sharh Kitab al-Kabä'ir | Page 106 | Shaykh Sälih al-Fawzan [may Allah preserve him]
Translation: Authentic Quotes
If you send one Salah upon the Prophet ﷺ:
Allah will send ten Salawaat upon you.
The angels will also send Salah upon you while you are sending Salah upon [the Prophet ﷺ]
Ten good deeds will be written for you.
Ten sins will be removed from you.
Your rank will be raised by ten levels.
And the more you send Salah upon him, the closer you will be to him in rank and you will be on the path to Paradise.
So, increase in sending Salah upon him, more so on the day of Jumu'ah.
Shaykh Sulayman ar-Ruhayli حفظه الله | Twitter
Allah will send ten Salawaat upon you.
The angels will also send Salah upon you while you are sending Salah upon [the Prophet ﷺ]
Ten good deeds will be written for you.
Ten sins will be removed from you.
Your rank will be raised by ten levels.
And the more you send Salah upon him, the closer you will be to him in rank and you will be on the path to Paradise.
So, increase in sending Salah upon him, more so on the day of Jumu'ah.
Shaykh Sulayman ar-Ruhayli حفظه الله | Twitter
The Prophet ﷺ said:
"If the people knew the reward for pronouncing the Adhan and for standing in the first row (in the congregational prayer) and found no other way to get it except by drawing lots they would do so."
📚 Sahih al-Bukhari 653
"If the people knew the reward for pronouncing the Adhan and for standing in the first row (in the congregational prayer) and found no other way to get it except by drawing lots they would do so."
📚 Sahih al-Bukhari 653
Whenever Az-Zibriqān ibn Badr would marry off one of his daughters, he would say:
"كُونِي لَهُ أَمَةً يَكُنْ لَكِ عَبْدًا"
“Be a servant to him and he will be a servant to you!”
[‘Uyūn Al-Akhbār: 4/364]
"كُونِي لَهُ أَمَةً يَكُنْ لَكِ عَبْدًا"
“Be a servant to him and he will be a servant to you!”
[‘Uyūn Al-Akhbār: 4/364]
Imām ‘Abd As-Salam رحمه الله said:
"It is not permissible to mention problematic issues in the presence of laymen, because this may become the source of their delusion and doubts.”
[القواعد الكبرى ٤٠٢/٢]
"It is not permissible to mention problematic issues in the presence of laymen, because this may become the source of their delusion and doubts.”
[القواعد الكبرى ٤٠٢/٢]
Imām Ibn Qayyim رحمه الله said:
“ليس في الشريعة حكم إلا وله حكمه وإن لم يعقلها كثير من الناس“
“There’s not in the shari’ah a legislation except that there's a wisdom behind it, even if many people don't understand it"
[Zaad Al-Ma’ād]
“ليس في الشريعة حكم إلا وله حكمه وإن لم يعقلها كثير من الناس“
“There’s not in the shari’ah a legislation except that there's a wisdom behind it, even if many people don't understand it"
[Zaad Al-Ma’ād]
لو رأى أحدنا كنزًا من كنوز الدُّنيا يُمكنه أخذه؛ لاستكثر منه، فهلا استكثرنا من كنز من كنوز الجنة؛ فقد قال رسول الله ﷺ لأبي موسى الأشعري رضي الله عنه: "ألا أدُلُّكَ على كنزٍ من كُنوزِ الجنةِ"؟، ثمَّ قال ﷺ: "لا حولَ ولا قوَّةَ إلَّا باللهِ"؛ فاستكثروا منها، وحركوا ألسنتكم بها
If one of us saw a treasure from the treasures of this world that they could take to accumulate wealth, why don't we accumulate from a treasure from the treasures of paradise?
For the Prophet ﷺ said to Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari, "Shall I not guide you to a treasure from the treasures of Paradise?" Then he ﷺ said,
لا حولَ ولا قوَّةَ إلَّا باللهِ
“There is no might or power except by Allah."
So accumulate it and move your tongues with it.
Shaykh Salih al-Usaymi حفظه الله | Twitter
If one of us saw a treasure from the treasures of this world that they could take to accumulate wealth, why don't we accumulate from a treasure from the treasures of paradise?
For the Prophet ﷺ said to Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari, "Shall I not guide you to a treasure from the treasures of Paradise?" Then he ﷺ said,
لا حولَ ولا قوَّةَ إلَّا باللهِ
“There is no might or power except by Allah."
So accumulate it and move your tongues with it.
Shaykh Salih al-Usaymi حفظه الله | Twitter
Ibn 'Umar said: “If we did not see a person at fajr and ‘isha prayers, we would think badly of him.”
{العجم الكبير ١٢/٢٧١}
{العجم الكبير ١٢/٢٧١}
قال الإمام الشافعي رحمه الله:
ليس سرور يعدل صُحبةَ الأخوان ولا غمّ يعدل فراقهم.
Imaam ash-Shāfi'ee: "No joy is equal to the company of brothers (believers) and no sadness is equal to departing from them."
{شعب الإيمان ٦/٥٠٤}
ليس سرور يعدل صُحبةَ الأخوان ولا غمّ يعدل فراقهم.
Imaam ash-Shāfi'ee: "No joy is equal to the company of brothers (believers) and no sadness is equal to departing from them."
{شعب الإيمان ٦/٥٠٤}
عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما قال :
معلم الخير ومتعلمه
يستغفر لهم كل شيء حتى الحوت في البحر
Ibn Abbas رضي الله عنه said: "The teacher of goodness and the learner of it, everything seeks forgiveness for them even the whale in the sea."
[أخلاق العلماء للآجري ٤٣]
معلم الخير ومتعلمه
يستغفر لهم كل شيء حتى الحوت في البحر
Ibn Abbas رضي الله عنه said: "The teacher of goodness and the learner of it, everything seeks forgiveness for them even the whale in the sea."
[أخلاق العلماء للآجري ٤٣]
Ibn qudamah رحمه الله says:
“It is disliked to single out the holidays of the infidels for fasting because it involves glorifying them and imitating their people.”
الكافي في فقه الإمام أحمد 1/451
“It is disliked to single out the holidays of the infidels for fasting because it involves glorifying them and imitating their people.”
الكافي في فقه الإمام أحمد 1/451
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
“The most intelligent one is he who complains about his grief to Allah (alone).”
[al-Fawā’id | Pg. 127]
“The most intelligent one is he who complains about his grief to Allah (alone).”
[al-Fawā’id | Pg. 127]
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A man asked Ibn Mas’ūd, may Allāh be pleased with him:
“Inform us about the Hellfire! How is it?”
So he said: “Had you seen it, your heart would be removed from its place!”
[Mawsū’ah ibn Abī Dunyā: 6/411]
“Inform us about the Hellfire! How is it?”
So he said: “Had you seen it, your heart would be removed from its place!”
[Mawsū’ah ibn Abī Dunyā: 6/411]