Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله said,
“The patience of Yusuf against compliance to the wife of Al Azeez in her matter was more complete than his patience over his being thrown into the well by his brothers and his being sold off as well as their separating him from his father.
For these affairs passed him whilst he had no choice in them, he was not secure from them; the servant is in no position in them except to have patience.
As for his patience from committing sin; then that was practicing a patience of choice and waging a war upon the soul.”
[Jamī’ al Adab v. 1, p. 368]
“The patience of Yusuf against compliance to the wife of Al Azeez in her matter was more complete than his patience over his being thrown into the well by his brothers and his being sold off as well as their separating him from his father.
For these affairs passed him whilst he had no choice in them, he was not secure from them; the servant is in no position in them except to have patience.
As for his patience from committing sin; then that was practicing a patience of choice and waging a war upon the soul.”
[Jamī’ al Adab v. 1, p. 368]
Rectify your intentions oh Muslim!
Shaykh Sālih al-Fawzān (حفظه الله) said :
The prophet’s saying (ﷺ) : “Certainly, actions are considered based on the intentions…” means, based on the intents of the doers and their leanings. Thus, it is important that the Muslim makes his intention sincere for Allāh in every deed he performs among the good deeds.
The meaning of Al-A’māl (actions) in this connection, are the ‘Ibādāt (acts of worship). As for the worldly actions, they do not (basically) require intention. For example, that one eats or drinks or wears his clothes or drives his care ; they do not (basically) require intention. So, what is intended here by “actions” are the acts of obedience; they are those that must be based on (sound) intention.
Then, he (ﷺ) said: “…and everyone gets the recompense according to what he intended”: is this sentence an emphasis for the sentence before it or is it independent? There are two views regarding this (See Fath al-Bāri (1/14,15) :
The First View : Some of the scholars view that : it is an emphasis for the sentence before it and an extra stress to what it points to.
The Second View : It is independent and not an emphasis ; and this is the most preponderant position. This is because to consider a statement independent is more preferable than to consider the same statement an emphasis.
Hence, his saying (ﷺ) : “Certainly, actions are considered based on the intentions… “, implies that the consideration of an action is based on the intentions of the doer in terms of correctness or voidness. If his intent is for Allāh - the Mighty and Sublime - Alone, then his action is correct, but if his intent is for other than Allāh, then his action is vain. This is in terms of correctness or voideness.
📓 - Al-Minhāt Al-Rabāniyyah Fi Sharh Arbaēn Al-Nawawī Hadith 1.
Translated by Abū Nāsir Ibrāhīm ‘Abdur Raūf.
Shaykh Sālih al-Fawzān (حفظه الله) said :
The prophet’s saying (ﷺ) : “Certainly, actions are considered based on the intentions…” means, based on the intents of the doers and their leanings. Thus, it is important that the Muslim makes his intention sincere for Allāh in every deed he performs among the good deeds.
The meaning of Al-A’māl (actions) in this connection, are the ‘Ibādāt (acts of worship). As for the worldly actions, they do not (basically) require intention. For example, that one eats or drinks or wears his clothes or drives his care ; they do not (basically) require intention. So, what is intended here by “actions” are the acts of obedience; they are those that must be based on (sound) intention.
Then, he (ﷺ) said: “…and everyone gets the recompense according to what he intended”: is this sentence an emphasis for the sentence before it or is it independent? There are two views regarding this (See Fath al-Bāri (1/14,15) :
The First View : Some of the scholars view that : it is an emphasis for the sentence before it and an extra stress to what it points to.
The Second View : It is independent and not an emphasis ; and this is the most preponderant position. This is because to consider a statement independent is more preferable than to consider the same statement an emphasis.
Hence, his saying (ﷺ) : “Certainly, actions are considered based on the intentions… “, implies that the consideration of an action is based on the intentions of the doer in terms of correctness or voidness. If his intent is for Allāh - the Mighty and Sublime - Alone, then his action is correct, but if his intent is for other than Allāh, then his action is vain. This is in terms of correctness or voideness.
📓 - Al-Minhāt Al-Rabāniyyah Fi Sharh Arbaēn Al-Nawawī Hadith 1.
Translated by Abū Nāsir Ibrāhīm ‘Abdur Raūf.
📌Three Ingredients for Success
Shaykh Sālih Fawzān hafidhahullah said:
“If you are seeking success, then upon you is 3 matters:
1⃣- Hold onto the Book of Allah [Qur'ān]
2⃣- Follow the guidance (of rasulullahﷺ)
3⃣- Avoid innovations.”
[Sharh Mandhūma Al-Hā’iyyah]
Shaykh Sālih Fawzān hafidhahullah said:
“If you are seeking success, then upon you is 3 matters:
1⃣- Hold onto the Book of Allah [Qur'ān]
2⃣- Follow the guidance (of rasulullahﷺ)
3⃣- Avoid innovations.”
[Sharh Mandhūma Al-Hā’iyyah]
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله:
"Whenever sins increase, loneliness intensifies."
[Jawab al-Kaafi | 22]
"Whenever sins increase, loneliness intensifies."
[Jawab al-Kaafi | 22]
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Ibn al-Jawzi رحمه الله said:
"Know that the devil first deceived the people by diverting them from knowledge, as knowledge is light.
Thus, when their lamps are extinguished, he is able to lead them astray in the darkness."
[تلبيس إبليس 1/289]
"Know that the devil first deceived the people by diverting them from knowledge, as knowledge is light.
Thus, when their lamps are extinguished, he is able to lead them astray in the darkness."
[تلبيس إبليس 1/289]
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‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib رضي الله عنه said:
“Ask questions to understand, not to argue! Ask about what concerns you and leave what does not concern you!”
[Al-Ibānah: 1/418]
“Ask questions to understand, not to argue! Ask about what concerns you and leave what does not concern you!”
[Al-Ibānah: 1/418]
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Types of Tawheed are three:
Tawheed ar-Ruboobiyyah,
Tawheed al-Uloohiyyah &
Tawheed al-Asmaa was-Sifaat.
1)Tawheed ar-Ruboobiyyah is singling out Allaah the Exalted with (the actions of) creation, providing sustenance, giving life, causing death, and all of the types of regulation and administration of the dominion of the heavens and earth, and (also) singling Him out, the Exalted, with (the right to) judgement and legislation and sending of the Messengers and revealing of Books. Allaah the Exalted said, “Surely, His is the Creation and Commandment. Blessed is Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists)!” (Surah Al-A'raaf, 7:54).
"Is there any creator other than Allah who provides for you from the sky (rain) and the earth? La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He)."
[Surah Faatir, 35:3]
2)Tawheed al-Uloohiyyah is singling out Allaah with worship so that none besides Him is worshipped, so that none besides Him is called upon, so that no one is sought for rescue, or aid except Him. So that no one is sacrificed to or slaughtered for, or made an oath for, except Him. Allaah the Exalted said, “Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Verily, my Salat (prayer), my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists).He has no partner. And of this I have been commanded, and I am the first of the Muslims."(Surah al-An’aam, 6:162-163), and He said, “Therefore turn in prayer to your Lord and sacrifice (to Him only).” (Surah Al-Kawthar, 108:2).
3)And Tawheed al-Asmaa was-Sifaat is describing Allaah the Most High and naming Him with whatever He described and named Himself with, and with whatever His Messenger (sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam) described and named Him with in the authentic narrations – and to affirm that for Allaah without resemblance (to the creation) or likening (to the creation), and without (false) interpretation (of any of that) or negation (of any of that). "There is nothing like Him; and He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer."(Surah Ash-Shu'araa, 42:11)
Tawheed ar-Ruboobiyyah,
Tawheed al-Uloohiyyah &
Tawheed al-Asmaa was-Sifaat.
1)Tawheed ar-Ruboobiyyah is singling out Allaah the Exalted with (the actions of) creation, providing sustenance, giving life, causing death, and all of the types of regulation and administration of the dominion of the heavens and earth, and (also) singling Him out, the Exalted, with (the right to) judgement and legislation and sending of the Messengers and revealing of Books. Allaah the Exalted said, “Surely, His is the Creation and Commandment. Blessed is Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists)!” (Surah Al-A'raaf, 7:54).
"Is there any creator other than Allah who provides for you from the sky (rain) and the earth? La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He)."
[Surah Faatir, 35:3]
2)Tawheed al-Uloohiyyah is singling out Allaah with worship so that none besides Him is worshipped, so that none besides Him is called upon, so that no one is sought for rescue, or aid except Him. So that no one is sacrificed to or slaughtered for, or made an oath for, except Him. Allaah the Exalted said, “Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "Verily, my Salat (prayer), my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists).He has no partner. And of this I have been commanded, and I am the first of the Muslims."(Surah al-An’aam, 6:162-163), and He said, “Therefore turn in prayer to your Lord and sacrifice (to Him only).” (Surah Al-Kawthar, 108:2).
3)And Tawheed al-Asmaa was-Sifaat is describing Allaah the Most High and naming Him with whatever He described and named Himself with, and with whatever His Messenger (sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam) described and named Him with in the authentic narrations – and to affirm that for Allaah without resemblance (to the creation) or likening (to the creation), and without (false) interpretation (of any of that) or negation (of any of that). "There is nothing like Him; and He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer."(Surah Ash-Shu'araa, 42:11)
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Ibn Rajab al-Hanbalī, may Allāh have mercy on him, said:
“These afflictions, calamities, and pains are all expiations for past sins and admonitions for the believers to take heed. Through them, they should repent from their previous wrongdoings and turn away from the evils they were engaged in."
(Majmoo' Rasail Ibn Rajab, 1/216).
“These afflictions, calamities, and pains are all expiations for past sins and admonitions for the believers to take heed. Through them, they should repent from their previous wrongdoings and turn away from the evils they were engaged in."
(Majmoo' Rasail Ibn Rajab, 1/216).
Bukhāri رحمه الله said:
“Verily, I hope to meet Allāh whilst no one has accused me of backbiting them!”
[Al-Bidāyah Wa An-Nihāyah: 11/32]
“Verily, I hope to meet Allāh whilst no one has accused me of backbiting them!”
[Al-Bidāyah Wa An-Nihāyah: 11/32]
The Companion Abū Al-Dardāʾ – Allāh be pleased with him – said:
"Knowledge only comes from learning, and forbearance comes from trying to be forbearing, and whoever seeks what is good will be given it, and whoever avoids evil will be protected from it."
[Abū Khaythumah, Kitāb Al-ʿIlm (Albānī edition) ḥadīth 114. Al-Albānī grades its chain of transmission ṣaḥīḥ, and states it has been reported from the Prophet ﷺ. See Al-Ṣaḥīḥah 342.]
"Knowledge only comes from learning, and forbearance comes from trying to be forbearing, and whoever seeks what is good will be given it, and whoever avoids evil will be protected from it."
[Abū Khaythumah, Kitāb Al-ʿIlm (Albānī edition) ḥadīth 114. Al-Albānī grades its chain of transmission ṣaḥīḥ, and states it has been reported from the Prophet ﷺ. See Al-Ṣaḥīḥah 342.]
Ibn Al-Qayyim (rahimahullah) said:
“Ikhlaas and Tawheed are a tree in the heart. Its branches are good actions. Its fruits are a good life in this world, and eternal comfort in the Hereafter, and just like in Paradise the fruits whose supply is not cut off, nor are they out of reach, likewise are the fruits of Tawheed and Ikhlaas in this world.”
[‘al-Fawaid’ 292]
“Ikhlaas and Tawheed are a tree in the heart. Its branches are good actions. Its fruits are a good life in this world, and eternal comfort in the Hereafter, and just like in Paradise the fruits whose supply is not cut off, nor are they out of reach, likewise are the fruits of Tawheed and Ikhlaas in this world.”
[‘al-Fawaid’ 292]
Ibn al-Jawzi رحمه الله said:
"Solitude is the means whereby the heart returns [to its original state].
Then one can focus on the Hereafter, become able to consider the consequences, be prepared to depart [this life] and collect the provision for this journey"
Captured Thoughts
"Solitude is the means whereby the heart returns [to its original state].
Then one can focus on the Hereafter, become able to consider the consequences, be prepared to depart [this life] and collect the provision for this journey"
Captured Thoughts
The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
"Know that great good lies in bearing with patience what you dislike."
Abu Nu’aym v1 pg314
"Know that great good lies in bearing with patience what you dislike."
Abu Nu’aym v1 pg314
Allāh’s advice to Prophet Mūsā: “Do not become angry over a fool…”
● {Akhbār al-Hamqā wal-Mughaffilīn (p. 38)}
● {Akhbār al-Hamqā wal-Mughaffilīn (p. 38)}
Ibn ‘Awn was never angry.
If a man angered him he would say to him: May Allaah bless you.
● {Tibb ar-Ruhani (p.51)}
If a man angered him he would say to him: May Allaah bless you.
● {Tibb ar-Ruhani (p.51)}
"Say, [O Muhammad], "It has been revealed to me that a group of the jinn listened and said, 'Indeed, we have heard an amazing Qur'an.
It guides to the right course, and we have believed in it. And we will never associate with our Lord anyone."
• [72:1-2]
Sh. Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān Ḥafiẓahullāh said: "One is indeed astonished! If the Jinn are affected by the Qur'ān and grow more fearful because of it, what then is the case with humans, most of whom turn away from it?
● [ما تيسر وتحصل من دروس القرآن ١٢٣/٢]
It guides to the right course, and we have believed in it. And we will never associate with our Lord anyone."
• [72:1-2]
Sh. Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān Ḥafiẓahullāh said: "One is indeed astonished! If the Jinn are affected by the Qur'ān and grow more fearful because of it, what then is the case with humans, most of whom turn away from it?
● [ما تيسر وتحصل من دروس القرآن ١٢٣/٢]
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله:
“For indeed Allāh does not put to task a servant in order to destroy him. Instead, He does so to test his patience (sabr) and his servitude (ubudiyyah). For indeed to Allāh belongs the servitude of His servant in times of adversity just as it is in times of prosperity. Also in those things he dislikes as well as those things which he loves.
Most of creation offer their [acts of] worship in things which they love, but the real test is to offer Him [acts of] worship in things that are disliked. It is due to this, the levels of the people are recognised, and according to it they will have their station determined with Allāh, the Most High.”
[Remembrance of The Most Merciful | Pg. 29]
“For indeed Allāh does not put to task a servant in order to destroy him. Instead, He does so to test his patience (sabr) and his servitude (ubudiyyah). For indeed to Allāh belongs the servitude of His servant in times of adversity just as it is in times of prosperity. Also in those things he dislikes as well as those things which he loves.
Most of creation offer their [acts of] worship in things which they love, but the real test is to offer Him [acts of] worship in things that are disliked. It is due to this, the levels of the people are recognised, and according to it they will have their station determined with Allāh, the Most High.”
[Remembrance of The Most Merciful | Pg. 29]
Name us your men.
Imām Muslim رحمـه الله relates the statement of Ibn Sīrīn رحمـه الله (d. 110H):
They (Ahl al-Sunnah) never used to ask about the isnād (chain of narration), but when the fitna occurred (relating to the death of Uthmān bin Affān رضي الله عنه) they would say :
“Name us your men.”
So Ahl al-Sunnah were looked at and their report was taken and Ahl al-Bidaʿ were looked at and their report was not taken.”
📓 - Kitāb al-Īmān of Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim.
Translated by Abū ‘Īyād.
Imām Muslim رحمـه الله relates the statement of Ibn Sīrīn رحمـه الله (d. 110H):
They (Ahl al-Sunnah) never used to ask about the isnād (chain of narration), but when the fitna occurred (relating to the death of Uthmān bin Affān رضي الله عنه) they would say :
“Name us your men.”
So Ahl al-Sunnah were looked at and their report was taken and Ahl al-Bidaʿ were looked at and their report was not taken.”
📓 - Kitāb al-Īmān of Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim.
Translated by Abū ‘Īyād.