Beware of being deluded and self-amazed by the people’s praise of you for that which you are not, [instead] let this be a cause for you to seek taqwa of Allaah سبحانه و تعالى and to rectify yourself…
Category: Words of Wisdom
Do not rejoice at people’s praise for you
Do not rejoice at people’s praise for you, rather ask Allaah if indeed this is true that He increases you from His Bounty, and makes you better than what the people suspect of you, and to forgive you…
He ‘kills’ his adversary with his smile
Ibn Rajab رحمه الله said about Ibn Qudaamah رحمه الله: ‘He always debated whilst smiling; some said: This Shaykh ‘kills’ his adversary with his smile.’
The errors of others
Many students of today busy themselves with the errors of others instead of their own.
The best of prayers
Silsilatul-Ahaadeeth as-Saheehah/1566 The [prayer which is considered to be the] best of prayers to Allaah is [the] morning (Fajr) prayer in congregation on the day of Jumu’ah. Translation originall..
Matters related to shaving off the beard
Indeed, there are 4 matters related to shaving off the beard, and they are
He would weep
If Sa’eed ibn ‘Abdil-‘Azeez [ever] missed the congregational prayer, he would weep.
The worship of other than Allaah
How can you [claim to] single out Allaah alone for worship, while you wear that which indicates the worship of other than Him?
He must remedy this harm
So whoever commits [a deed] which Allaah and His Messenger have forbidden, has harmed his religion; and he must remedy this harm by repentance and turning back [from this misdeed].
The best perfume
The best perfume in this life is your [good] character; its fragrance remains [even] after your death.