Good manners are better for the children [both] in terms of their character and wealth, than to give them gold and silver.
Category: Manners
When advised by your Muslim brother
It is incumbent upon the one to whom advice has been given by his [Muslim] brother to bear the advice with good thoughts, and to thank him for his advice.
Which part of my body should I conceal?
From that [response] which pleased me [was]: A young girl asked her father: “Which part of my body should I conceal, and which part should I reveal?” So he said to her
Lying for real or as a joke
It is not befitting to lie for real or as a joke, and nor for any of you to promise your child something, and then not to fulfil [your promise] to him.
From the means which aid uprightness
From the means which aid uprightness [are]
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