Staying at home is a great opportunity to fulfil the obligation of protecting oneself and [one's] family from the Fire, by teaching them [about their religion] and disciplining them [upon their...
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The importance of exercising patience
Exercising patience whilst waiting for relief [from the trial] is an act of worship, for indeed, Allaah is most generous in giving.
Even if we dislike remaining in our homes
Obedience to the ruler in the prohibition of venturing out [of the home] is included in the statement of the Prophet ﷺ
The days are of two types
The days are [of] two [types]: A 'good' day, so be thankful [to Allaah for it]; and a 'bad' day, so be patient [until Allaah eases your hardship and relieves you of your burden].
You will regret the time that you have wasted
It is befitting for the student of knowledge to protect and preserve his time, because [sometime] in the future he will [reflect over this and] regret the time he has wasted.
We are all sinful
We are all sinful, and we wash our hearts [of them] with the 'soap' of repentance. Translator's note:
The Prophet ﷺ said:
When a slave commits a sin, a black spot appears on his heart.
He would read 800 pages a day
He (Shibbeer 'Ataa رحمه الله) was extremely fond of knowledge, and would read extensively, such that when he was in his youth, he would read 800 pages a day, and read 2,000 volumes in the moonlight.'
Because oil was scarce at the time
Most of what Shaykh Ja'far al-'Atamee رحمه الله read [in the seeking] of knowledge was by way of the moonlight, because oil was scarce at the time.