It is not befitting of the believer, that [thought of] his stomach (food) commands his attention the most, and that his desires get the better of him.
Category: Worldly Life & Its Deception
Importance of righteous parenting
And indeed, from the greatest reasons for helping to improve the Hereafter of the offspring is the righteousness of the parents; and in other words, [their setting] a good example.
Valuable advice for parents on the advent of the new academic year
The academic year has just begun, and parents are eager to send their children to school, to the extent that the father takes his child to school by car, or hires a driver to drop him off at school...
Deeds of the Hereafter
Occupy yourself with the deeds of the Hereafter, and you will find the affairs of this world taken care of [and] bringing you no harm.
The good servant
When Allaah تعالى wants good for a servant, He grants him three qualities: • understanding of the religion (fiqh), • detachment from worldly life (zuhd), • insight into his own flaws.
End of year reflections
Then, on this occasion (the eve of Muharram) I say, perhaps it is most appropriate for a person to conclude for a person to conclude [the passing of] his year with contemplation, and reflection on...
What are the signs of an accepted Hajj?
al-Hasan al-Basree رحمه الله was asked about the accepted Hajj:
'What is its sign?' He replied
For those who desire a righteous heart
May Allaah grant you goodness. It has been narrated that al-Ashtar once entered upon 'Ali ibn Abi Taalib رضي الله عنه – after part of the night had passed – while he was standing in prayer.
Rejoice at the arrival of Ramadhaan
[As for] Ramadhaan, Allaah عز و جل has singled it out with special characteristics, and that is why we should rejoice at its arrival, and be pleased with it[s] arrival because it is a season of...
Concealing the faults of a Muslim
And if a person looks at the fault of his companion or associate, he should not look at the fault alone, unless he intends to rectify it.