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'Our Hearts are Still Adhering to the Truth'
In his book, Siyar A‘laam An-Nubalaa’ (11/238), Ath-Thahabi
said that during the ordeal of Imaam Ahmad it was said to him, “O Abu ‘Abdullaah! Do you not see that falsehood is being victorious over the truth?” He replied, “No. The victory of falsehood.. More
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How to achieve humbleness
Islam highly commends humbleness and simplicity and reckons that as one of the traits of a true believer. The Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam said: "Al-Kibr (proud and arrogance) is rejecting the truth and looking down upon people."[Muslim, At-Tirmithi and Abu Daawood] Humility is for one who is important and significant and he fears.. More -
The 'art' of deception: A new phenomenon
Allah, the Almighty Says (what means):{O you who have believed, if there comes to you a disobedient one withinformation, investigate, lest you harm a people out of ignorance and become, over what you have done, regretful}[Quran49: 6] Deception is a necessary tool for the success of wickedness.Fortunately, most of us are not so corrupted that we could.. More -
Free your heart from spite -I
The importance of freeing the heart from spite: Slaves of Allah! Islam encourages making reconciliation between people in order to maintain good relations amongst the Muslims, to spread love and to keep the hearts of Muslims free from spite. Allah Says (what means): “So fear Allah and amend that which is between you” [Quran 8:1]. Additionally,.. More -
Free your heart from spite -II
When people went to visit Abu Dujanah, may Allah be pleased with him, in his death sickness, they saw him happy and his face radiant; they asked him about the reason, to which he, may Allah be pleased with him, replied: “I have two qualities I possessed in my life; one is that I never interfered in that which did not concern me, and the second.. More -
The garments of Taqwa: What are you afraid of?
There is a famous story about an emperor. This emperor was cruel and unjust to his people, so a tailor decided to play a trick on him. He went to the king and offered to make for him the finest clothes ever. But instead of making a suit for him, he just pretended to make a suit, and fooled the emperor into thinking that he was working hard by taking.. More -
Asceticism is the Way to be Loved - II
The Righteous Follow the Way of the Prophets The righteous follow the way of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, as he was the model example. ‘Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “All goodness is for those who are ascetic in this worldly life and those who incline to the Hereafter. They are those who took the land as.. More -
Asceticism is the Way to be Loved - I
Asceticism, or Zuhd, is to abandon the desire for something for the sake of something which is better, and to abandon the comfort of this world for the sake of that of the Hereafter. It also means that the heart should not desire anything that one does not possess. Knowing that this worldly life is temporary and will eventually come to an end helps.. More -
Excessive Ambitions in this Worldly Life - II
The Righteous Predecessors Warned Against Excessive Ambition in this World The righteous predecessors, may Allah have mercy upon them, understood the reality of this world and their hearts became attached to the Hereafter. Therefore, they advised their successors not to incline towards this worldly life and not to turn away from the Hereafter. ‘Ali,.. More -
Excessive Ambitions in this Worldly Life - I
Having excessive ambitions in this worldly life is one of the greatest diseases of the heart. What is the meaning of this disease? What are its harmful consequences? What is its treatment? Meaning of Excessive Ambitions in this Worldly Life Having excessive ambitions in this worldly life is to continuously strive for its pleasures and persistently.. More -
Oppression and Intrigue, and the Ultimate Punishment - II
Meaning of the planning of Allah The Almighty As is common knowledge, the manner in which Allah The Almighty plans, fits His Majesty; it indicates the way in which He inflicts punishment on those who conspire evil against His allies and Messengers, which is countering their schemes with good plans. Therefore, while their plots are most vile, the planning.. More -
Oppression and Intrigue, and the Ultimate Punishment - I
The tradition of Allah The Almighty has no scope for favoritism or flattery, as He Says (what means): {You will not find in the way of Allah any change} [Quran 33:62], and, in fact, stresses in another place, {You will never find in the way of Allah any change.} [Quran 35:43] The fair Sharee‘ah neither distinguishes between equals nor renders.. More -
Whispering is the Devil’s Weapon - II
Methods of Treating Whispering in Matters Pertaining to Creed There are two methods for protecting one’s self against the devil’s whispering in matters pertaining to creed and faith: The first one is a preventative method, which means protecting one’s self against the whispering before it even takes place by fortifying one’s.. More -
Whispering is the Devil’s Weapon - I
There is no doubt that the enmity between man and the devil is ancient. It started when Allah ordered the angels to prostrate to Aadam, may Allah exalt his mention, and Satan refused this in arrogance and declared war against the sons of Aadam. Allah The Almighty Says about this (what means): {[Iblees] said, “By Your might, I will surely mislead.. More -
The excellence of generosity
Generosity is a virtuous trait that every Muslim should strive to attain. As for the believer who closely adheres to the teachings of Islam, kindness and giving from what he has become part of his good character. Generosity is the opposite of stinginess, as stinginess is a disease of the heart. The Muslim should avoid this bad quality, for it is a.. More
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