From the means which aid uprightness [are]
Category: Manners
Backbiting is more severe
Backbiting is [a] more severe [sin] than [an outstanding] loan. The loan can be repaid, while backbiting [someone] cannot be repaid!
Returning to the scholars for guidance
A graduate from 1401AH (1981) visited me this evening, and we reminisced about that time.
The way of the scholars in seeking knowledge
Shaykh Sultaan al-‘Eed حفظه الله said about the way of the scholars in seeking knowledge: ‘The first thing with which the student [of knowledge] begins with [is] memorisation of the Qur.aan.
Rectifying the intention
It is befitting for the student of knowledge to rectify his intention [solely for the Sake of Allaah], for indeed the loss of [a] sincere [intention] prevents the acceptance of [righteous] actions.
Breaking the fast with that which is haraam
al-Awzaa’ee رحمه الله said: ‘I heard Yahya Ibn Abi Katheer رحمه الله say
Respecting time
A watch is not just [used] for knowing the time, rather [it is] for respecting it.
They spoke for the honour of Islaam
What do you say about the speech of the Salaf [being] more beneficial than our speech?
The pace at which time passes today
For indeed we find in the pace at which days pass that which we did not find during the time before this time of ours [today] – even if there was no comfort living [back] then; and the reality is…
Incapable of financially supporting his wife
Dr. ‘Abdur-Rahmaan al-‘Omaisaan said: I heard our Shaykh, ‘Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbaad حفظه الله say