Reference: Shu’ab al-Eemaan – v6 p504 al-Imaam ash-Shaafi’ee رحمه الله said: No joy compares to the companionship of brothers [in Islaam], and no sorrow compares to being parted from them. Translation originally published on 5 April, 2026
Category: Words of Wisdom
Diligently performing the prayers
Reference: Taareekh Dimashq – v48 p429 al-Fudhayl ibn ‘Iyaadh رحمه الله said: The best [form of] jihaad is diligently performing the prayers, and the greatest [form of] ribaat (devotion) is waiting for one prayer after [another] prayer. Translation originally published on 6 April, 2026
Leave what is hidden in their heart to Allaah
Reference: Madaarij as-Saalikeen – v3 p82 Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said: Whoever wrongs you and then comes to apologise for their wrongdoing, humility obliges you to accept their apology – whether it is sincere or not – and leave what is hidden [in their heart] to Allaah تعالى. Translation originally published on 9 April, 2026
Maximising the reward when fasting six days in Shawwaal
The best of the days of the week on which to fast is Monday and Thursday.
Important advice for after Ramadhaan
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan said: So the Muslim must always be a servant of Allaah and not a servant of Allaah [just] some of the time. And when Allaah knows that a servant will return to sin after Ramadhaan, then He will not accept his deeds [done] during Ramadhaan. That […]
Even though the month of Ramadhaan has ended
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan said: Even though the month of Ramadhaan has ended, [know that] the right of Allaah does not end except with death. {And worship your Lord until there comes to you the certainty [i.e. death].} – al-Hijr:99 Allaah is the Lord of Ramadhaan, and He is the […]
The blessing of supplicating on Laylatul-Qadr
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzaaq al-Badr said: I remember a story that I will relate [to you] only because of its benefit; not for anything other than its benefit. Some years ago, on the night of the 27th [of Ramadhaan] I was out with my father and my grandfather رحمه الله on […]
The reality of i’tikaaf
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: However, [regarding] i’tikaaf, its reality is for the person to remain in the masjid for [the purpose of] worshipping Allaah ﷻ. Not for the purpose of people gathering together with one another, and chatting about that which is of no benefit; this is certainly not i’tikaaf! […]
Take advantage of the last ten of Ramadhaan
We [sincerely] advise ourselves and the Muslims by taking advantage of these remaining days of this noble month with worship and an increase in worship and seeking forgiveness, and an increase in supplication and an increase in charitable deeds, because it is [approaching] the end of the month.
Spreading news of Laylatul-Qadr
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Sulaymaan ar-Ruhaylee said: And [regarding Laylatul-Qadr] – it is an obscure night within the [last] ten [nights], and that is a mercy from Allaah so that the reward may increase. [So] if a specific night had been stipulated for the Muslim, indeed he would not have strived [in […]