You please them with three things; that the child…
Category: Death
Ponder for a moment
Ponder [for a moment]. How many of your friends have passed away?
Pray before you are prayed upon
Don’t be fooled into thinking that you will begin praying when you become old; pray before you are prayed upon!
When it’s too late to return to make amends
{If you could but see when they are made to stand before the Fire and will say, “Oh, would that we could be returned [to life on earth]…}
He broke down and wept
Describe for us the description of washing the body of the deceased [in preparation for burial]…
The greatest tragedy
The greatest tragedy is the ‘death’ of our fear of Allaah whilst we are still alive.
Building your trust and reliance upon Allaah
I learned that my sustenance will not be taken by [anyone] other than me, so I am at ease with that…
Do not be misled by the extent of Allaah’s Gentleness over you
O people who sin against Allaah, do not be misled by the extent of Allaah’s Gentleness over you, [rather] be aware of His Anger…
How are you this morning?
[With] death approaching me, [I am] far from [what] I [had] hoped [for myself], [and] my [good] deeds are insufficient.
The mere sight of him would awaken sadness in my heart
Whenever I looked at al-Fudhayl [ibn ’Iyaadh], [the mere sight of him] would awaken sadness [in my heart], [causing me to] despise myself, and then weep.