And here, I recall something novel which occurred...and that was about twenty years ago; [I held lessons where] I explained the Forty [Hadeeth of al-Imaam an-Nawawee] in one of the masaajid.
Category: Family and Marriage
The best charity is the charity given to a hostile relative
The best charity is the charity given to a hostile* relative. * the relative from whom you experience nastiness, while you extend good and benefit to him.
"Allaah will soon honour me with something great"
From that which we anticipate good for our brother, [Shaykh] Dr.
The righteous wife
And those who say, “Our Lord, grant us from among our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes…” - al-Furqaan 25:74 Ibn 'Allaan said
Keep a watchful eye over them
Staying at home is a great opportunity to fulfil the obligation of protecting oneself and [one's] family from the Fire, by teaching them [about their religion] and disciplining them [upon their...
Sisters, “the brother-in-law is death”!
He ﷺ said: Beware of entering upon women. So a man from the Ansaar said: “O Messenger of Allaah, what about the brother-in-law?” He ﷺ said: The brother-in-law is death! al-Layth رحمه الله commented
Be patient
Man has not been blessed with anything better than patience. [So] be patient. Control yourself. Discipline your tongue.
I advise the youth to hasten in getting married
The Prophet ﷺ said:
O young men! Whoever among you can afford to get married, let him do so, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and guarding one's chastity.
The best marriage is one that is easiest
The best marriage is one that is easiest. - transmitted by Abu Daawood, and authenticated by al-Albaanee. Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said
He is not considered a traveller
If a man has a wife in a city, and another wife in a [different] city, then he is [legally] considered a resident in both cities. That is because in both cities, he is with his family.