Being preoccupied with social media sites, constantly wanting to know what this person said or that person said, or watching the news four or five times a day – this is a waste.
Category: Manners
Have compassion for the common Muslims
So I advise you – may Allaah bless you – to take care of the common people – the general Muslims.
Dealing with worry, grief and sorrow
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: And among the benefits of this hadeeth[1] is that the Sharee’ah distances itself from anything that leads to regret, dispute, or enmity. How so? Because the prohibition of these types of sales and transactions stems from wisdom, among them: to prevent a person from [later feeling] […]
Beware of half-scholars! Beware of them!!
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: Even from a scholarly perspective – even from an academic standpoint – we say to the youth who are not qualified to take the lead [in religious matters], we say: “Beware of half-scholars!” “Beware [of them]!!” Shaykh al-Islaam [Ibn Taymiyyah] (rahima-hullaah) mentioned in his book ‘al-Fatwa […]
Advice to those who occupy themselves with peoples’ affairs
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: Likewise, do not interfere in [other] people’s affairs. Don’t get involved – if it doesn’t concern you. And this is contrary to what some people do today. You’ll find some people eager to know [other] peoples’ business. [If] they see two people talking, they try to […]
Children playing in masjid during Shaykh’s lesson
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Muhammad BaaJaabir said: “…it is on his clothing, and he did not wash it [off].” “So he sprinkled [water on] on his clothing, and he did not wash it (the impurity) [off].” What does this mean? Do not pay attention to…I mean, do not be distracted with what […]
Humility is the hallmark of success
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Saalih Aal ash-Shaykh said: Ibn Rajab (rahima-hullaah) al-Haafiz Zayn ad-Deen ‘Abdur-Rahmaan Ibn Ahmad Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali (rahima-hullaah) was an imaam, [and] a scholar, but he was an ascetic, [and] pious, [and] humble. One of his students mentioned that “we were with our Shaykh in one of his lessons, […]
Important advice for after Ramadhaan
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan said: So the Muslim must always be a servant of Allaah and not a servant of Allaah [just] some of the time. And when Allaah knows that a servant will return to sin after Ramadhaan, then He will not accept his deeds [done] during Ramadhaan. That […]
Taking photos and videos of children and sharing them
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Sulaymaan ar-Ruhaylee said: Indeed, it is a sign of a lack of knowledge and a lack of intelligence to take pictures [and videos] of your children in their best attire and send (share) them to people. Perhaps he took pictures of his son in a form of either […]
Keep a protective eye over your children
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan said: Then, as for you O Father! Observe your children[’s activities] – [even] outside the home. Where did they go? Who do they mix with? Ask the teachers, and those responsible for [running] the school about the behaviour of your child, and [likewise] his tendencies, and about […]