When the 10 days [of Dhul-Hijjah] arrived, Sa’eed ibn Jubayr would exert himself intensely [in worship] to such an extent that he was almost unable to continue.
Category: Words of Wisdom
Indicative of its importance
…whenever Allaah swears by something, it is indicative of its importance and great benefit.
A sincere repentance to Allaah
A sincere repentance to Allaah is from the greatest [acts with] which one can draw near to Allaah, particularly during these virtuous days [of Dhul-Hijjah]; O Allaah forgive us, and immerse us in your Mercy.
Ibn Taymiyyah in prison
Ibn Taymiyyah completed the recitation of the Qur.aan 80 times whilst in al-Qal’ah prison, in Damascus
Safeguarding the prayer in congregation
From the greatest righteous acts by which men can draw near to Allaah, is to safeguard the[ir] prayer in congregation.
That which breeds most of the difficulties which befall the people
Whoever remembers Allaah, He will remember him, respond to his supplication, protect him from whisperings of Shaytaan, and alleviate his difficulties.
A cause of splitting the jamaa’ah
He who follows his desires is prohibited from guidance, and falls into opposing the Sharee’ah, and [as a result] is a cause of splitting the jamaa’ah.
Good, upright and moral character
[From] good [upright and moral] character is to select [deeds of] virtue and abandon [deeds of] vice.
Always intend good
‘O my son, [always] intend good, for indeed you shall remain upon good so long as you intend good’
Characteristics of the people of faith
Praiseworthy characteristics are from beautiful actions, and good speech is [from] the characteristics of the people of faith.