al-Imaam Abu Bakr at-Tartooshee رحمه الله said the scholars used to say
Category: Scholars
Praying upon a prayer rug
When I visit one of my relatives, at the time of prayer they offer me a prayer rug to pray upon.
Ponder for a moment
Ponder [for a moment]. How many of your friends have passed away? And how did you feel after each one of your relatives or close friends passed away? O Allaah!
Strive hard in keeping away from the paths of Shaytaan
Strive hard in keeping away from the paths of Shaytaan and his misguidance, particularly during these times, [and] in seclusion, [and] the trials and tribulations emanating from the misuse of…
Using a tasbeeh counter
I am asking about the [gadgets which are worn as] rings on the index finger – which have a number counter on them. The intention behind using them is to make use of the time by engaging in tasbeeh.
His heart is empty of the love of Allaah
So if you see a man whose taste and desire is for listening to verses [of poetry] rather than verses [of the Qur.aan], and for listening to music rather than the Qur.aan – then this is the strongest…
Gifting the reward of reading the Qur.aan to the deceased
Is it permissible to read a soorah from the Qur.aan with the intention that its reward be [destined] for the deceased? And how would that be?
No need to advise him, because he knows the ruling
What is the ruling if I see someone committing a sin, and I don’t advise him because he knows the ruling?
Lying without intending to lie
Is lying without intending [to lie] prohibited?
How should I begin seeking knowledge?
He has a desire to understand matters of the religion, tajweed and tafseer – and wants [some] guidance; so do you advise him with any particular books [to start with]?