The genuinely successful one is he who is blessed with knowing the truth, and adhering to it and loving it. And the deprived one is he who is denied all of that.
Category: Sincerity & Intention
How do I advise others when I myself err?!
How do I advise [others] when I [myself] err?! ...a question which is oft-repeated by many!!
In recognition of their service to Islaam
For the record: After he finished working at al-Jaami'ah al-Islaamiyyah [in Madeenah], Saudi Arabia [continued to] pay al-'Allaamah al-Albaanee رحمه الله a salary for the rest of his life.
I have not seen anyone like Ahmad ibn Hanbal
I met 200 scholars of knowledge, and I have not seen anyone like Ahmad ibn Hanbal. He would not delve into anything like what the people delve into.
What is the cleansing of the worshipper?
If Allaah wants good for His worshipper, He cleanses him before his death. They said: “And what is the cleansing of the worshipper?” He ﷺ said
Assuming other than good of your brother
By Allaah! Allaah has venerated the sanctity of the believer, such that He has prohibited you from assuming other than good of your brother.
A smile and a welcoming face
To meet people with a smile and a welcoming face is indeed from the characteristics of Prophethood, and [something which] is contrary to pride and arrogance, and [instead] a cause for friendship and...
Knowledge of Allaah and actions for His Sake alone
The pleasure which remains after death, and [that which] benefits in the Hereafter is the pleasure [attained] from knowledge of Allaah and actions for His Sake [alone].
An indicator of the tenderness of a believer's heart
From the indicators of the tenderness of a believer's heart is that he feels pain at the mishap of his believing brother when he slips up, so much so that it is as if he himself is the one who has...
A true brother
So your brother is the one who [sincerely] advises you, reminds you, and warns you [against pursuing the path to destruction].